CRJUS3478 Victims in the Criminal Justice System
In this course, students will explore, through victimology theory, the impact of and type of victimisation perpetrated against victims and society; why some groups in society are more likely to be victims of crime and the differing societal response to victims of crime, based on gender, age or crime type. The course examines contemporary state, national and international debates about the role of victims in the criminal justice system, including opportunities to compare the role of victims in the adversarial and inquisitorial justice systems. The course will provide students with the opportunity to explore and critically review the criminal justice system¿s response to victims from the point of victimisation to finalisation at court. Students will also explore the legislative, policy, programmatic and service responses to victims in Victoria and other Australian jurisdictions including Human Rights frameworks, and the role of Victims Commissioners. Content will also include an historical and contemporary overview of the changing role of victims and the responses of the Criminal Justice System to adult and vulnerable victims, including children. Indigenous perspectives about current debates and issues will be embedded within the course.
Commonwealth supported place (CSP)
A CSP is subsidised by the Australian Government and students pay a contribution amount. Each unit is classified into a band, depending on the study area of the unit (this discipline may be different from the study area of your course).
2025 contribution amount* $2,124
2025 grandfathered contribution amount* $997
Grandfathered contribution amount - if you are a continuing student, who commenced your course before 1 January 2021, you will continue paying the same amount as you would have, had legislative reforms not been implemented, for any units that would otherwise have an increased student contribution amount.
* For Clinical Psychology & Professional Pathways bands the unit fee amount is determined by accredited courses. Students in Postgraduate Clinical Psychology, Professional Pathway Psychology or Professional Pathway Social Work accredited courses should refer to the information below.
