JADM330 Victimology
Week 1 Discussion
DQ1 UNDERSTANDING VICTIMOLOGY
In your own words, define victimology. How is it different from criminology? How might the study of victimology help reduce the frequency of victimization?
DQ2 TRACKING CRIME & VICTIMIZATION
Which victimization database focuses on surveying victims of crime in the United States? What does it cover that is not addressed in the UCR? How does it compare to the UCR and why might it be a valuable supplement?
 
JADM330 Victimology
Week 2 Discussion
DQ1 RESPONSIBILITY OF THE VICTIM
Can victims be responsible for their own victimization? Why or why not?
DQ2 VICTIMS IN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM
What is the role of the victim once a criminal case is filed in court?
 
JADM330 Victimology
Week 3 Discussion
DQ1 CAUSES OF SCHOOL VIOLENCE
Based on the assigned reading, what factors contribute to school violence? Do you agree or disagree?
DQ2 MITIGATING SCHOOL VIOLENCE
What strategies can best mitigate school violence, and what challenges are created by these strategies?
 
JADM330 Victimology
Week 4 Discussion
DQ1 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM
How does the Criminal Justice System distinguish domestic violence from other crimes, and why?
DQ2 SEXUAL ASSAULT
How does the impact of sexual assault differ from the impact that other crimes has on victims?
JADM330 Victimology
Week 5 Discussion
DQ1 HOMICIDE AND MURDER
After completing the required reading and reviewing the lecture, describe in your own words the difference between the various forms of homicide. What are the different types of murder and how is each unique?
DQ2 SERIAL KILLERS
Discuss some of the common characteristics found among serial killers. What about common characteristics of their victims? How are these different from what is portrayed in society?
 
JADM330 Victimology
Week 6 Discussion
DQ1 TYPES AND COSTS OF VICTIMIZATION
Identify and assess the various levels of victimization. Provide examples of each level and explain how each is unique.
DQ2 WRONGFUL CONVICTIONS
Consider how criminals may become victims. What are the common causes of wrongful convictions? Are wrongful convictions occurring with increased or decreased frequency? Explain.
 
JADM330 Victimology
Week 7 Discussion
DQ1 HATE CRIMES
The freedom of speech and expression is protected by the First Amendment to the Constitution. How does this freedom conflict with the right to protection from hate, such as hate incidents or hate crimes? What are the limitations of the freedom of speech?
DQ2 TERRORISM
In your own words, define terrorism. How is terrorism unique in the selection of victims? Provide at least one historical example.
 
 
 
 
JADM330 Victimology
Week 2 Assignment
PAPER 1
Part I: Select a minimum of two victimization theories, using the textbook, Lesson page, and other academic sources. Compare and contrast the selected theories, and assess the legitimacy of each theory.
Part II: How does victim precipitation apply to the selected theories, and under what circumstances may a victim contribute to his or her own victimization? Analyze the element of victim precipitation based on the selected theories.
Paper Requirements:
Answer both parts. You may not pick one or the other.
Length: 3–5 pages. The minimum is three full pages of text (excluding cover pages, abstracts, and bibliographies). Be sure to meet the minimum page requirement.
References: Minimum of 2 outside academic references, not including the textbook.  Any source copied word-for-word is a quote. All quotes must appear within “quotation marks.” Refer to the Syllabus for more on quoting and paraphrasing content.
Format: Standard APA format (see the Files section of the Course Menu for sample APA essay and reference format). Use 12-point “Times New Roman” font, double-spaced, 1” margins all-around, and no additional spacing between paragraphs.
In-text references should be limited to the following format: (Author’s name, Year of publication, page number). For example, if you paraphrase or quote the textbook, the in-text reference may appear as follows: (Burgess et. al, 2012, p. 102).
Do NOT write a short story, whether fact or fiction. Examples should be limited to academic studies or published data.
Do NOT write in the first or second person (i.e. I, Me, My, We, You, Let’s, etc…).
 
JADM330 Victimology
Week 6 Assignment  
Paper 2
Complete Paper #2 – Victim Services
Note: Before completing this assignment, review the Victim Advocacy section of the Week 6 Lesson and read Chapter 4 (Victim Rights and Services).
Part I: Research and select a victim advocacy group. Provide a brief history of the organization and detail what they do to assist victims. (1–2 paragraphs)
Part II: Identify strengths and weaknesses of the organization’s advocacy efforts. Note: Consider comparing and contrasting the organization’s efforts with other advocacy groups. (2–3 paragraphs)
Part III: Make substantive recommendations on how the group can improve their services. (2–3 paragraphs)
Paper Requirements:
Complete all three parts of the assignment.
Length: 3–5 pages. The minimum is three full pages of text (excluding cover pages, abstracts, and bibliographies). Be sure to meet the minimum page requirement.
References: Minimum of 2 outside academic references, not including the textbook. Any source copied word-for-word is a quote. All quotes must appear within “quotation marks.” Refer to the Syllabus for more on quoting and paraphrasing content.
Format: Standard APA format (see the Files section of the Course Menu for sample APA essay and reference format). Use 12-point “Times New Roman” font, double-spaced, 1” margins all-around, and no additional spacing between paragraphs.
In-text references should be limited to the following format: (Author’s name, Year of publication, page number). For example, if you paraphrase or quote the textbook, the in-text reference may appear as follows: (Burgess et. al, 2012, p. 102).
Do NOT write a short story, whether fact or fiction. Examples should be limited to academic studies or published data.
Do NOT write in the first or second person (i.e. I, Me, My, We, You, Let’s, etc…).
 
 
JADM330 Victimology
FINAL EXAM
Question 1
(TCO 1) Which figure most accurately represents the percentage of Americans that are victims of violent crimes each year?
                Less than 1%
                Less than 5%
                More than 5%
                More than 23%
Question 2
(TCO 2) Which term is best defined as: a victim’s actions that contribute towards his or her own victimization?
                Social Structure Theory
                Dark figure of crime
                Stockholm Syndrome
                Victim precipitation
Question 3
(TCO 3) Which step comes after Sentencing in the Criminal Justice System?
                Prosecution
                Corrections
                Adjudication
                Preliminary Hearing
Question 4
(TCO 4) Which form of violence is most common in high schools?
                Domestic violence
                Sexual assault
                Gun violence
                Gang violence
Question 5
 (TCO 5) According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics (2014), the number of female victims of Intimate Partner Violence has _____ since 1994.
                increased
                decreased
                remained the same
                gone up and down
Question 6
(TCO 6) Which of the following is true about sexual assault?
                Sexual assault is one of the most unreported crimes.
                Victims of sexual assault often endure Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and/or Rape Trauma Syndrome (RTS).
                Less than 25% of all reported sexual assault incidents result in prosecution.
                All of the above
Question 7
(TCO 7) What is the difference between mass murder and serial murder?
                Serial murder is a type of mass murder.
                Mass murder involves multiple killers involved in a single event.
                Mass murder is multiple events by the same killer(s); serial murder is one event with multiple victims with similar characteristics.
                Mass murder is a single event resulting in many deaths; serial murder is multiple events with common characteristics implicating the same killer.
Question 8
(TCO 8) How may a victim receive compensation for their victimization?
                Restitution paid by the offender
                Compensation from the state
                Neither A or B
                Both A and B
Question 9
(TCO 9) How do most police department documents report of hatred that does not rise to the level of a crime?
                As a hate incident
                As a hate crime
                They do not get reported
                None of the above
Question 10
(TCO 9) Terrorism can be classified as which of the following?
                Domestic
                International
                Both A and B
                Neither A or B
Question 11
(TCO 1) Part I: Define victimology in your own words and discuss its origins.
Part II: Discuss the media’s role in common perceptions about violence in society and its frequency.
Question 12
(TCO 2) Explain the sequence of events within the Criminal Justice System and the role of a victim within the process. How is this process a challenge for victims to overcome?
Question 13
(TCO 4) Part I: Discuss the origins and causes of gangs in society.
Part II: What impact does gang violence have in the school setting and what strategies are in place to mitigate gang activity?
Question 14
(TCO 5) Discuss the effects that Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) has on its victims and the challenges that they must overcome
Question 15
(TCO 9) Part I: Define hate crime in your own words. Provide an example.
Part II: Do the Theories of Victimization apply to hate crimes? Explain.