Key facts
UNE unit code: CRIM107
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- Trimester 3 - Online
- Yes
- No
- Yes
- 6
Unit information
When a crime occurs, there are typically two parties involved: the offender and a victim. In the past, the field of criminology often ignored the victim, however in the last few decades victims have been given renewed attention.
In this unit, you will be introduced to the area of victimology by exploring various issues and discussions such as: the history of victimology; the rise of victim movement; the nature and extent of criminal victimisation; the victimisation of specific groups; the consequences of victimisation; the relationship between the victim and criminal justice system; and the victim’s rights in the criminal justice system.
The unit aims to provide you with a better understanding of where victims fit (and the role they play) in the criminal justice system and in the field of criminology more broadly.
The unit will be relevant to you if you are seeking work, or aiming to future proof your career, in the criminal justice and legal system, human services (including social work) or the healthcare system.
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| Teaching period | Mode/location |
|---|---|
| Trimester 3 | Online |
*Offering is subject to availability
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Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- demonstrate an understanding of historical and contemporary political and social debates related to the victims in the criminal justice system;
- demonstrate an understanding of theoretical and methodological approaches to the study of victimisation;
- critically evaluate various issues that affect different type of victims;
- demonstrate an understanding of the nature and extent of victimisation across different population groups and different types of crime; and
- communicate ideas and arguments effectively and coherently.
Assessment information
Assessments are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
| Title | Must Complete | Weight | Offerings | Assessment Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment 1: Quiz | No | 10% | All offerings | Quiz, twenty-minutes (approx.) No. Words: 500 (equivalent) |
| Assessment 2: Reflective Participation | No | 20% | All offerings | No. Words: 1000 |
| Assessment 3: Portfolio Assessment with Interview - Assurance Task 1 | Yes | 40% | All offerings | Students must achieve at least 35/70 across both Assurance Tasks in order to pass the unit. No. Words: 2000 |
| Assessment 4: Examination - Assurance Task 2 | Yes | 30% | All offerings | Supervised Exam. This online exam will be supervised via webcam and screen sharing technology. Coordinated by UNE Exams Unit. Students must achieve at least 35/70 across both Assurance Tasks in order to pass the unit. No. Words: 1000 |
Learning resources
Textbooks are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material. Please note that textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.
Thinking About Victimization Context and Consequences
ISBN: 9781032216874
Turanovic, J. J. & Pratt, T.C., Routledge 2nd 2024
Text refers to: All offerings
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