SOWK 341: Victimology

This course examines issues of violence and abuse, and focuses on both victims and perpetrators. Topics treated under this include theories of violence; childhood experiences, and how these impact on behaviour later in life. It focuses on violent crimes, spousal abuse, child abuse and neglect, incest, stalking and other types of violence prevalent in our society. Importance is also accorded to treatment of victims as well as perpetrators of violence, and issues relating to prevention. Case studies will be used extensively in this course.