PSYC 382: Psychology of Crime Victims

PSYC 382-001: Psychology of Crime Victims
(Fall 2018)

12:00 PM to 01:15 PM MW

East Building 201

Section Information for Fall 2018

Explores the immediate, short-term, and long-term physiological and psychological effects of crime on victims through interviews with survivors of robbery, elder abuse, hate crimes, murder, and child abuse/trafficking. Compares the experiences of the individuals interviewed and victims of other crimes in order to foster empathy and compares treatment options for survivors. Classifies the roles and responsibilities of mental health professionals and law enforcement officers when interacting with victims of crime.

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Course Information from the University Catalog

Credits: 3

Explores short-term and long-term psychological effects of crime on victims through interviews with survivors of childhood abduction, elder abuse, intimate partner violence, and child abuse, among others. Evaluates roles and responsibilities of mental professionals and law enforcement when interacting with crime victims. Limited to three attempts.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.

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