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35 | XLTH VICTIMOLOGY, VICTIM ASSISTANCE AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Duration
18 May 2026 - 30 May 2026
Language
English
Status
REGULAR
ECTS points
NO
Course directors :
Chadley James , California State University, Fresno, United States
Dawn Beichner - Thomas , Illinois State University, United States
Dick Daniel Taver`Shima Andzenge , St. Cloud State University, Minnesota, United States
Anna-Maria Getoš Kalac , University of Zagreb, Croatia
Course description:

Every year, this specialised course brings together approximately 80 international students, and around 50 internationally renowned experts from the field of victimology, criminology, andcriminal justice. The course covers different areas such as: Theory and History of Victimology; UN Declarations and Victim Activities; Restorative Justice; Human Trafficking Victims; Victims in Various Criminal Justice Systems; Victimization of Women; Victim Compensation and Restitution; Crisis and Crisis Intervention; Refugees as victims; and much more.

The Course is being held under the supervision of course directors: Chadley James (California State University, Fresno, USA), Dick D.T. Andzenge (St. Cloud University, USA), Dawn Beichner (Illinois State University, USA) and Anna-Maria Getos Kalac, (University in Zagreb, Croatia).

This international two-week course offers a platform to learn from the best experts in the field of victimology, victim assistance and criminal justice, to share work and research among other students, and ultimately create a strong professional network. In a multidisciplinary and international environment, students have the opportunity to learn about current victimology issues, as well as broaden their perspectives on various topics through fruitful discussions at the Course. Check out past Courses here.