Module #1 Introduction to Victimology Defining victimology, its importance, and its intersection with criminology and criminal justice
Module #2 The History of Victimology Exploring the development of victimology as a field of study and its evolution over time
Module #3 Types of Victimization Understanding different types of victimization, including violent crime, property crime, and cybercrime
Module #4 The Impact of Victimization Examining the physical, emotional, and psychological effects of victimization on individuals and communities
Module #5 Trauma and the Body Understanding the physiological response to trauma and the role of the body in trauma processing
Module #6 Trauma and the Brain Exploring the neurobiological effects of trauma on the brain and its impact on cognitive function
Module #7 Theories of Trauma Introducing key theories of trauma, including PTSD, complex trauma, and attachment theory
Module #8 Risk Factors for Victimization Identifying individual, social, and environmental risk factors that contribute to victimization
Module #9 Protective Factors for Victimization Examining individual, social, and environmental factors that can mitigate the risk of victimization
Module #10 Victim-Offender Relationships Understanding the dynamics of victim-offender relationships and their impact on victimization
Module #11 Crisis Intervention and Support Strategies for providing immediate support and crisis intervention to victims of trauma
Module #12 Trauma-Informed Care Principles and practices of trauma-informed care for working with victims of trauma
Module #13 Supporting Marginalized Populations Addressing the unique needs of marginalized populations, including victims of color, LGBTQ+ victims, and victims with disabilities
Module #14 Restorative Justice and Victim-Offender Mediation Exploring the role of restorative justice and victim-offender mediation in promoting healing and accountability
Module #15 Legal and Policy Responses to Victimization Examining legal and policy frameworks that address victimization, including victims rights and services
Module #16 Working with Trauma Survivors Practical skills for working with trauma survivors, including active listening and empathy-building
Module #17 Self-Care and Secondary Trauma The importance of self-care for professionals working with trauma survivors and strategies for managing secondary trauma
Module #18 Community-Based Responses to Victimization Community-based initiatives and programs that support victims of trauma and promote healing and prevention
Module #19 Technology and Victim Support The role of technology in supporting victims of trauma, including online resources and support services
Module #20 Measuring Trauma and Victimization Methodologies for measuring trauma and victimization, including surveys, interviews, and observational studies
Module #21 Preventing Victimization Strategies for preventing victimization, including crime prevention through environmental design and situational crime prevention
Module #22 Collaboration and Interdisciplinary Approaches The importance of interdisciplinary collaboration in responding to victimization, including law enforcement, social work, and healthcare
Module #23 Global Perspectives on Victimization Understanding victimization in global contexts, including cross-cultural differences and international responses to victimization
Module #24 Emerging Issues in Victimology Exploring emerging issues in victimology, including the impact of social media on victimization and the role of technology in facilitating victimization
Module #25 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Victimology and Trauma career
