What is Victimology?
The term victimology is not new. In 1947, Benjamin Mendelsohn first used it to describe the scientific study of crime victims. Victimology is often considered a subfield of criminology, and the two fields do share much in common. Just as criminology is the study of criminals—what they do, why they do it, and how the criminal justice system responds to them—victimology is the study of victims. Victimology, then, is the study of the etiology (or causes) of victimization, its consequences, how the criminal justice system accommodates and assists victims, and how other elements of society, such as the media, deal with crime victims. Victimology is a science; victimologists use the scientific method to answer questions about victims.
One day, Ed Gavagan was sitting on the subway, watching two young med students practicing their knots. And a powerful memory washed over him -- of one shocking moment that changed his life forever. An unforgettable story of crime, skill and gratitude.
This is one of the most profound , compelling and inspiring Talks about an individual who is still coping with his tragedy and trying to overcome being a victim and as he describes "to push back against the chaos." It is definitely worth watching.
I think it is safe to say that we have all been a victim at some point in our lives, whether we were bullied, accused of cheating or stealing something, or maybe something worse.
To begin our unit on Victimology, I would like you to write a journal where you reflect upon a moment or event when you felt victimized.
I understand what I'm asking you to write is quite personal, so I want you to know that you only need to share what you are comfortable sharing.
If this topic should make you feel uncomfortable, then please summarize the video "A story about knots and surgeons" by Ed Gavagan and what he experienced and how it made you feel.
This journal should be at least one paragraph (9-12 sentences) in length though this is not the limit. As with all the journals we have written, an emphasis is placed on the clarity of your writing, the accuracy of information as it relates to the topic, and on grammar and spelling.
*As always if there are any questions or concerns, please post them on this website by clicking on the "Comments" tab (as your question(s) may help others); otherwise, email me your journal at: [email protected]
This is one of the most profound , compelling and inspiring Talks about an individual who is still coping with his tragedy and trying to overcome being a victim and as he describes "to push back against the chaos." It is definitely worth watching.
I think it is safe to say that we have all been a victim at some point in our lives, whether we were bullied, accused of cheating or stealing something, or maybe something worse.
To begin our unit on Victimology, I would like you to write a journal where you reflect upon a moment or event when you felt victimized.
- what happened?
- how did it make you feel?
- was there anyone to support you?
- how did you overcome the situation, if you have?
I understand what I'm asking you to write is quite personal, so I want you to know that you only need to share what you are comfortable sharing.
If this topic should make you feel uncomfortable, then please summarize the video "A story about knots and surgeons" by Ed Gavagan and what he experienced and how it made you feel.
This journal should be at least one paragraph (9-12 sentences) in length though this is not the limit. As with all the journals we have written, an emphasis is placed on the clarity of your writing, the accuracy of information as it relates to the topic, and on grammar and spelling.
*As always if there are any questions or concerns, please post them on this website by clicking on the "Comments" tab (as your question(s) may help others); otherwise, email me your journal at: [email protected]