CRIM 354 Violent Crime
(Cross Reference: SOC 354) An analysis of the varieties of homicide and sexual assaults emphasizing theoretical explanations and empirical findings. A detailed examination of interactional situations leading to violent death including the typical homicide, mass and serial murder and terrorism. An assessment of sexual assault situations including date, gang, serial and state rape scenarios. Victim and offender characteristics and relationships are profiled for homicide and sexual assault. A brief introduction to legal responses and criminal profiling.