Victims Of Crimes And Human Rights Violations

1. Explain the definition of crime and the role of victims.
2. Identify fundamental human rights and their violations.
3. Describe the treatment of victims in the criminal justice system.
4. Analyze the roles of law enforcement and the judiciary.
5. Apply enforcement procedures for human rights violations.

13 weeks, about 46 hours in total. Yours will differ.

1. Week 1Module 1: INTRODUCTION:

   • Unit 1: Definition of crime · 4 hours

     Understand the legal and sociological definitions of crime.. Differentiate between crimes and civil wrongs.. Identify the elements of a crime: Actus Reus and Mens Rea..

   • Unit 2: The Role and characteristics of victims of Crime · 4 hours

     Define who a victim of crime is.. Discuss the role of victims in prosecuting offenders.. Understand the importance of victim identification and the challenges involved..

2. Week 2Module 1: INTRODUCTION:

   • Unit 3: Psychological impact of victimization · 3 hours

     Analyze the psychological impact of victimization on individuals and communities.. Examine the role of voluntary organizations in assisting victims.. Discuss the nature and characteristics of organized crimes..

3. Week 3Module 1: INTRODUCTION:

   • Unit 4: Treatment of victims in the criminal justice system · 6 hours

     Examine the rights of victims before, during, and after trial.. Understand the constitutionalization of victim's rights.. Explore international standards regarding victims..

4. Week 4Module 1: INTRODUCTION:

   • Unit 5: Fundamental Human Rights 1 · 5 hours

     Understand the right to life and dignity of the human person.. Examine the right to personal liberty and fair hearing.. Discuss the right to private and family life..

5. Week 5Module 2:

   • Unit 1: Fundamental Human Rights II · 3 hours

     Understand the right to peaceful assembly and association.. Examine the right to freedom of movement.. Discuss the right to freedom from discrimination..

6. Week 6Module 2:

   • Unit 2: Violations of Fundamental Human Rights · 4 hours

     Analyze cases of fundamental human rights violations.. Understand the consequences of disobedience to court orders.. Discuss the remedies available for human rights violations..

7. Week 7Module 2:

   • Unit 3: The Role of Law enforcement agents in crime investigations · 3 hours

     Examine the tools for criminal investigation.. Understand the stages of criminal investigation.. Discuss undercover or sting operations..

8. Week 8Module 2:

   • Unit 4: Enforcement Procedure for Human Rights Violations · 4 hours

     Understand the enforcement procedure for human rights violations.. Apply the Fundamental Rights (Enforcement Procedure) Rules.. Draft notices and applications for enforcing fundamental rights..

9. Week 9Module 2:

   • Unit 5: National Policy on unpensation to victims of crime · 2 hours

     Examine national policies on compensation to victims of crime.. Understand the provisions relating to compensation.. Discuss the rationale for payment of compensation..

10. Week 10Module 3:

    • Concern Of The United Nation With Human Rights And Fundamental Programs · 2 hours

      Understand the clauses concerning human rights in the United Nations Charter.. Examine the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.. Discuss the importance and influence of the Declaration..

11. Week 11Module 3:

    • Unit 2: Crime On The Increase: Causes · 2 hours

      Identify the causes of crime increase.. Analyze the decline in religious belief.. Discuss the impact of materialism and family fragmentation..

12. Week 12Module 3:

    • Unit 3: Aims And Objective Of Sentencing · 2 hours

      Understand the aims and objectives of sentencing.. Examine reformation, deterrence, punishment, and containment.. Discuss the role of imprisonment..

13. Week 13Module 3:

    • Unit 4: Statutory Powers of the Police in checkmating Criminal Activities. · 2 hours

      Understand the statutory powers of the police in checkmating criminal activities.. Examine powers of arrest, detention, search, seizure, and bail.. Discuss the power to conduct prosecution..