CRJS 3736 - Criminal Victimization
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 02, CRN 41975,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Latricia Kyle
Professional Qualifications:
PhD in Public Policy & Administration - Walden University
Master's in Criminal Justice - University of Phoenix
Bachelor's in Criminal Justice - University of Louisiana at Monroe
Associate Degree in Criminal Justice - Northeast Louisiana University
Email: llkyle@ysu.edu
Office: Virtual
Additional Contact Methods:
email: llkyle@ysu.edu
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Course Description
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | Victimology: Legal, Psychological, & Social Perspectives (5th edition) | Harvey Wallace & Cliff Roberson | 9780134868264 |
Read Chapter 1: Introduction and History of Victimology
Read Chapter 2: An overview of the Justice System
Read Chapter 3: Measurement of Crime and its Effects
Read Chapter 4: The Consequences of Victimization
Read Chapter 5: Victim Advocacy
Read Chapter 6: Homicide Victims Read Chapter 7: Sexual Victimization
ReadChapter8: IntimatePartnerAbuse
Read Chapter 9: Child Abuse
Read Chapter 10: Elder Victims
Read Chapter 11: Hate Crimes
Read Chapter 12: Special Victim Populations
Read Chapter 13: Negligence and Intentional Torts
Read Chapter 14: Constitutional and Civil Rights of Victims
Read Chapter 15: Compensation and Restitution of Victims
Read Chapter 16: Victim Impact Statements
Read Chapter 17: International Aspects of Victimology
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Week of | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/19 | Read Chapter 1: Introduction and History of Victimology Read Chapter 2: An overview of the Justice System |
Analyze the Evolution of Victimology from Victim Blaming to Victim-Centered Justice | Discussion 1 Initial response due by Thursday and 2 responses to peers by Saturday. Do not submit a file to the discussion forum due 10/26/2026. Quiz 1 due: 10/26/2026 |
| 10/26 | Read Chapter 3: Measurement of Crime and its Effects Read Chapter 4: The Consequences of Victimization |
Assess the Impact of Underreporting on Crime Measurement and Victim Policy | Discussion # 2 Initial response due by Thursday and 2 responses to peers by Saturday. Due 11/02/2026 Quiz 2 due 11/02/2026 |
| 11/2 | Read Chapter 5: Victim Advocacy Read Chapter 6: Homicide Victims |
Analyze the Role of Victim Advocacy Programs within the Criminal Justice System | Discussion #3: Initial response due by Thursday and 2 responses to peers by Saturday. Do not submit a file to the discussion forum. Due 11/09/2026 Quiz 3: due 11/09/2026 |
| 11/9 | Read Chapter 7: Sexual Victimization Read Chapter 8: Intimate Partner Abuse Read Chapter 9: Child Abuse |
Apply Victimization Theory to the Cycle of Intimate Partner Violence | Discussion 4: Initial response due by Thursday and 2 responses to peers by Saturday Do not submit a file to the discussion forum due 11/16/2026 Midway Test due: 11/16/2026 |
| 11/16 | Read Chapter 10: Elder Victims Read Chapter 11: Hate Crimes Read Chapter 12: Special Victim Populations |
Evaluate Criminal Justice Responses to Elder Abuse and Exploitation | Quiz 4: due 11/23/2026 Discussion 5 due Initial response due by Thursday and 2 responses to peers by Saturday due by 11/23/2026 |
| 11/23 | Read Chapter 13: Negligence and Intentional Torts ead Chapter 14: Constitutional and Civil Rights of Victims |
Evaluate the Balance Between Defendant Rights and Victim Rights | Quiz 5 due 11/30/2026 Assignment Title: Victim Narratives and Systemic Response Analysis due: 11/30/2026 |
| 11/30 | Read Chapter 15: Compensation and Restitution of Victims Read Chapter 16: Victim Impact Statements Read Chapter 17: International Aspects of Victimology |
Assess the Purpose and Impact of Victim Impact Statements in Sentencing | Discussion #6 due: Initial response due by Thursday and 2 responses to peers by Saturday. Do not submit a file to the discussion forum due 12/05/26 Final Exam Quiz 6 due 12/06/2026 |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.