Victimology and Justice Mastery: Global Perspectives & Practical Skills

Name: Victimology and Justice Mastery: Global Perspectives & Practical Skills
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Guided by UN Principles, International Case Studies, and Trauma-Informed Justice Practices

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Course Overview:

The course is a specialized training program that provides professionals with essential tools and frameworks to understand, analyze, and respond to various forms of victimization. Based on the UN Declaration of Basic Principles of Justice for Victims of Crime and Abuse of Power and guided by key resources such as Victimology: The Essentials, Justice for Victims, and The Handbook of Restorative Justice, this course connects theory with practical applications.

Target Audience:

Victim advocates and case managers
Social workers and trauma counselors
Human rights lawyers and legal advisors
NGO coordinators and field officers
Policy makers and transitional justice researchers

Targeted Organizational Departments:

Legal and Justice Affairs
Victim Services and Survivor Support Units
Human Rights and Advocacy Programs
Gender-Based Violence and Child Protection Units
Crisis Response, Rehabilitation, and Transitional Justice Teams

Targeted Industries:

Human rights NGOs and civil society organizations
Justice and correctional institutions
International humanitarian and development agencies
Health and psychological support sectors
Educational institutions researching victimology

Course Offerings:

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Explain foundational concepts from victimology training courses
Analyze various types of victimization using comparative frameworks
Advocate for victims’ rights through trauma-informed services
Develop case responses in cybercrime and workplace victimization
Apply restorative justice for victims of intimate partner and sexual violence
Understand police reporting procedures and victim restitution laws
Build evidence-based victim support programs aligned with UN frameworks

Training Methodology:

This course employs a blended, participatory methodology including:

Case studies from Justice for Victims and UNAFEI Reports
Interactive sessions simulating victim interviews and justice system responses
Peer-group analysis of workplace, school, and cyber victimization scenarios
Guided exploration of international victimology laws and ICRC humanitarian models
Restorative justice simulations based on The Handbook of Restorative Justice
Reflection and feedback sessions to solidify trauma-informed practices

Course Toolbox:

Victim Rights Advocacy Handbook (Ebook)
Global Case Study Workbook (school, workplace, and cybercrime examples)
UN Victims’ Rights Summary Sheets
Interactive templates for Restorative Justice circles
Psychological support referral guides
Certificate of Completion in Trauma-Informed Victim Services

Course Agenda:

Day 1: Foundations of Victimology and Global Standards

Topic 1: Introduction to Victimology and Core Concepts
Topic 2: Victimization Theories and Typologies of Victims
Topic 3: The United Nations Declaration on Victims’ Rights
Topic 4: Legal Definitions and Global Justice Norms
Topic 5: Comparative Victimology: Understanding Global Contexts
Topic 6: International Human Rights and Victim Support Frameworks
Reflection & Review: Key Takeaways from International Legal Instruments

Day 2: Categories of Victimization and Trauma Response

Topic 1: Domestic Violence and Intimate Partner Victimization
Topic 2: Child Victims and School Violence Prevention
Topic 3: Elder Abuse, Workplace Victimization, and Peer Bullying
Topic 4: Sexual Violence and Rape Trauma-Informed Services
Topic 5: Cybercrime, Online Abuse, and Digital Victim Support
Topic 6: Homicide and Violent Crime Survivors
Reflection & Review: Trauma-Informed Victim Services in Practice

Day 3: Legal Processes, Rights, and Advocacy

Topic 1: Victim Participation in Criminal Trials
Topic 2: Police Reporting Procedures and Challenges
Topic 3: Restitution and Compensation Mechanisms for Victims
Topic 4: The Role of Victim Advocates and Legal Counsel
Topic 5: Restorative Justice Principles and Victim-Offender Mediation
Topic 6: Evidence-Based Approaches to Victim Protection
Reflection & Review: Building a Victim-Centered Legal System

Day 4: Program Development and Cross-Sector Collaboration

Topic 1: Designing Victim Support and Assistance Programs
Topic 2: Interagency Cooperation and Community-Based Services
Topic 3: Integrating Victim Services in the Justice System
Topic 4: Psychological First Aid and Long-Term Support
Topic 5: Forensic Victimology Skills and Criminal Investigation Roles
Topic 6: Victim Services for Marginalized and Vulnerable Populations
Reflection & Review: Best Practices in Victim-Centered Program Design

Day 5: International Justice, Humanitarian Standards, and Case Studies

Topic 1: UN Victim Assistance Models and Global Governance
Topic 2: ICRC, Transitional Justice, and Post-Conflict Victim Support
Topic 3: Justice for Victims of State Violence and War Crimes
Topic 4: Truth Commissions and Reconciliation Mechanisms
Topic 5: Victim Case Study Analysis from Africa, Asia, and Europe
Topic 6: Evaluating Victim Assistance Impact and Reform Proposals
Reflection & Review: Global Lessons and Advocacy for the Future

FAQ:

What specific qualifications or prerequisites are needed for participants before enrolling in the course?

There are no strict prerequisites, but participants should have a background in law, social work, psychology, humanitarian work, or public policy.

How long is each day's session, and is there a total number of hours required for the entire course?

Each day's session lasts 4–5 hours. The course spans 5 days, totaling 20–25 hours.

What’s the difference between restorative justice and traditional victim services?

Traditional services often focus on compensation and punishment, while restorative justice emphasizes healing, reconciliation, and active victim participation in justice processes.

How This Course is Different from Other Victimology Courses:

This course blends academic rigor with hands-on field practice, using key texts such as Victimology: The Essentials, Justice for Victims, and The Handbook of Restorative Justice. Unlike programs that are heavily theory-based, this course emphasizes practical tools, interactive simulations, and real case studies from humanitarian contexts.

It aims not only to inform but also to equip participants with tangible skills in crime victim support training, trauma-informed advocacy, and policy development. With a special focus on international comparative frameworks, including UN and ICRC guidelines, this program prepares professionals to work across borders and in transitional justice settings.

Participants gain exposure to restorative justice models, psychological support systems, and digital victimization prevention—making this course globally relevant, impact-driven, and survivor-centered.

credits: 5 credit per day

Course Mode: full-time

Provider: Agile Leaders Training Center