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CJUS 4650: Victimology

Week Three Chapter 2: The Rediscovery of Crime Victims

Chapter 2 Discussion – Understanding, Preventing, and Responding to Human Trafficking

Listen to the linked Justice Today Podcast episode, “Understanding, Preventing, and Responding to Human Trafficking,” featuring the Department of Justice (DOJ) National Institute of Justice (NIJ) Scientist Mary Carlton, interviewed by Josh Mindoro. After listening to the content, respond to the dicussion questions.

Note: If you subscribe to Spotify, this episode is also available to stream through the app.

Your initial posting should be a minimum of 250 words. Finally, engage in a discussion with at least 2 of your classmates by responding to their posts in a substantive way that develop the discussion (minimum 100 words each post).

Review syllabus for full discussion assignment requirements and grading criteria. 

https://ojp.gov/news/podcast/understanding-preventing-responding-to-human-trafficking

Week Six Chapter 5: The Ongoing Controversy Over Shared Responsibility

Chapter 5 Discussion – Hackers and Stolen Security Numbers in America  

After you have reviewed the Los Angeles Times piece, “Hackers May Have Stolen the Social Security Numbers of Every American. Here’s How to Protect Yourself,” by Jon Healey, respond to the discussion questions.

Your initial posting should be a minimum of 250 words. Finally, engage in a discussion with at least 2 of your classmates by responding to their posts in a substantive way that develop the discussion (minimum 100 words each post).

Review syllabus for full discussion assignment requirements and grading criteria. 

https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2024-08-13/hacker-claims-theft-of-every-american-social-security-number

Week Ten Chapter 9: Victims of Violence by Lovers and Family Members

Chapter 9 Discussion – Changing Perspective on Domestic Violence

After you have watched and listened to Ryan Calvert’s talk “A Mile in Her Shoes: Changing Perspective on Domestic Violence,” from TEDxFrisco. Ryan Calvert is a prosecutor with extensive experience working on cases related to child abuse, domestic violence, homicide, and sex crimes in the state of Texas (Baylor Law School, n.d.). After watching and listening the video, respond to the discussion questions:

Your initial posting should be a minimum of 250 words. Finally, engage in a discussion with at least 2 of your classmates by responding to their posts in a substantive way that develop the discussion (minimum 100 words each post).

Review syllabus for full discussion assignment requirements and grading criteria. 

https://www.ted.com/talks/ryan_calvert_a_mile_in_her_shoes_changing_perspective_on_domestic_violence?subtitle=en

Reference to Ryan Calvert’s background: https://law.baylor.edu/person/ryan-calvert

Week Fourteen Chapter 11: Additional Groups of Victims with Special Problems

Chapter 11 Discussion –Sexual Assault in the Military

After you have reviewed the “Prevalence of Sexual Assault in the Military: Risk and Protective Factors, Data Sources, and Data Uses” resource from Rand, respond to the discussion questions.

Your initial posting should be a minimum of 250 words. Finally, engage in a discussion with at least 2 of your classmates by responding to their posts in a substantive way that develop the discussion (minimum 100 words each post).

Review syllabus for full discussion assignment requirements and grading criteria. 

https://www.rand.org/pubs/tools/TLA746-2/handbook/resources/data-on-sexual-assault-in-the-military.html

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