Curricular Unit:			Code:
Victimology			1149VITI
Year:	Level:	Course:	Credits:
1	Master	Psychology of Justice: Victims of Violence and Crime	6 ects
Learning Period:		Language of Instruction:	Total Hours:
Winter Semester		Portuguese/English	78
Learning Outcomes of the Curricular Unit:
Thus, this unit curriculum is our aim to contribute to the integration of concepts, theories and knowledge in the field of Victimology, the acquisition, development and deepening of knowledge and capabilities to enable a proper assessment of specific problem of victimisation and the identification of appropriate interventions in each case, the development of an attitude of research and the improvement of skills of oral and written communication and the development of a critical and self: the systematic adoption of ethical values.
Syllabus:
Theoretical framework. The victim and Victimology. History of Victimology. Profiles of victimisation and theories of Victimology. The surveys of victimization and the black numbers of crime. The consequences of victimisation. General Guidance for intervention with victims. Social responses to the victim. Typologies of victimization. Child and juvenile victimization. Adult victimization.
Demonstration of the Syllabus Coherence with the Curricular Unit's Objectives:
1st unit - Syllabus contents focus on specific theoretical issues in the area of victimology, thus enabling the fulfillment of the course objectives, specifically: to integrate knowledge, skills and abilities for the study of the victim; to master the main techniques and methodologies used in the assessment of victimization cases; 2nd unit - Syllabus contents focus on the practical application of models, theories and knowledge in the area of victimlogy, thus enabling the fulfillment of the course objectives, namely: being able to integrate the information obtained to support the resolution of the situations presented; to demonstrate oral and written communication skills; to show autonomy and responsible conduct in the intervention with victims.
Teaching Methodologies (Including Evaluation):
Teaching methodology will include theoretical lecturing, research, reading and discussion of specific references, as well as thematic debating and critical reflection. Assessment will be continuous and based on a written test (40%), a practical essay (40%), an oral presentation and work discussion (20%), as well as the execution of theoretical and practical tasks in the classroom, and students’ punctuality and attendance.
Demonstration of the Coherence between the Teaching Methodologies and the Learning Outcomes:
1st unit - Theoretical exposition of contents the performance area; Cases presentation and handling of materials; Individual and group debate of cases illustrating different problems; Demonstrations; 2nd unit - Theoretical exposition of contents for each theme; Practical exercises with the aim of demonstrating knowledge and skills in the assessment and / or intervention in cases of child, juvenile and adult victimization; Case studies in order to be able to integrate the theoretical and practical knowledge acquired; to demonstrate oral and written communication skills; to show autonomy and responsible conduct in practice.
Reading:
Burgess, A. W. (2017). Victimology. Theories and applications (3rd Ed.). Jones and Bartlett Publishers. Caridade, S., Sani, A., Nunes, L., Estrada, R., & Viana, F. (2019). Abordagens contemporâneas de vitimação, violência e crime. Coisas de Ler Edições. BFP 343.98 Clevenger, S., Navarro, J. N., Marcum, C. D., & Higgins, G. E. (2018). Understanding victimology. An active-learning approach. Taylor & Francis Daigle, L. E. (2018). Victimology. A text/reader. (2nd Ed.). Sage. Daigle, L. E., & Muftic, L. R. (2016). Victimology. Sage. Doerner, W., & Lab, S. (2017). Victimology (8th Ed.). Anderson Publishing. BFP 343.98 Nunes, L., & Sani, A. (no prelo, 2021). Manual de Criminologia e Vitimologia. Pactor Neves, S., & Fávero, M. (2010). Vitimologia: ciência e activismo. Almedina. Sani, A. I. (2011). Temas de vitimologia: Realidades emergentes e respostas sociais. Almedina. BFP 343.98 Walklate, S. (2018). Handbook of victims and victimology (2nd Ed.). Routledge.
Lecturer (* Responsible):
Ana Isabel Sani (anasani@ufp.edu.pt)