In May 2025 the XXXIX POSTGRADUATE COURSE ON VICTIMOLOGY, VICTIM ASSISTANCE, AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE will be held at the IUC in Dubrovnik, Croatia.

Every year, this specialised course brings together approximately 80 international students, and around 50 internationally renowned experts from the field of victimology, criminology, and criminal 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.
This year, the Course will take place from May 19th (Monday) to May 31st (Saturday) in beautiful Dubrovnik.
If you are interested in joining the Course, please send an e mail to: rbezic@pravo.hr
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