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Prerequisite: CRJU 500, which may be taken concurrently; or consent of instructor This course involves the study of violent victimization with an emphasis on the United States. Using various datasets the course explores the causes, patterns, research and policies associated with homicide, youth violence, domestic and sexual assault and child abuse. Course content will also include an analysis of offenders and efforts to reduce their violent recidivism. Services, programs and policies for survivors of violence will also be covered. Offered alternate years.