AJ 615 Special Topics
Summer 2016
Module 7 Writing Assignment
Victimization Case Study
The victimology case study provides an opportunity for students to examine a contemporary issue in the study of victimology and the administration of justice. The case study will include an introduction, brief literature review, and a conclusion, with subheadings for each included in the assignment. The introduction will provide a definition/description of the victimization issue, explain why it is important, and include either relevant statistical data/trends or a summary of a recent policy initiative related to the topic. The literature review will include a summary of at least one journal article, one government document and one recent policy initiative related to the topic. The conclusion will explain how the topic is related to the course and how it contributed to your understanding of victimology. Use APA reference style, include in-text references and a list of references at the end of the assignment. Do not use Wikipedia for this assignment.