Overview
Throughout this Working with Victims of Crime (Distance Learning) from University of Portsmouth you'll also start to unpack theories around victimisation and the impact of crime, and develop skills that will enhance your professional practices and culture when working with victims of crime.
On this course you'll get:
- an understanding of the processes of victimisation and how this informs both informal and formal responses to victims of crime
- an appreciation of the impact of victimisation and an understanding of the criminal justice process from a victim perspective.
- a critical appreciation of the impact of reforms and knowledge of policies and legislation
- a critical understanding of the impact of reforms on professional cultures and practices
Programme Structure
Topics you'll cover include:
Defining victims and victimisation
Theoretical perspectives in Victimology
The impact of victimisation
Victims and the criminal justice process
Policies and legislation
Working in partnership to deliver services and support to victims of crime
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 3 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
Language
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Credits
Delivered
Campus Location
- Portsmouth, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Sociology Criminal Justice View 23 other Short Courses in Sociology in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
A second-class honours degree, or equivalent, in a relevant subject or a master's degree in an appropriate subject.
Exceptionally, equivalent professional experience and/or qualifications will be considered and applicants will be asked to submit a Personal Statement outlining their relevant professional experience and related qualifications.
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents750 GBP / full≈ 750 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents750 GBP / full≈ 750 GBP / full