Penology and Victimology

Unit 1

An introduction to Penology i. What is Penology? ii. Relationship between Penology, Victimology and Criminology iii. Justifying State Punishment iv. Penal policy and Correctional Administration: Overview v. Theories/ Justification of Punishment

• Nature and scope — Crime and Criminology
• Meaning of penology
• Theories of punishment
• Theories and Kinds of Punishment

Unit 2

Sentencing Patterns i. Rationales of sentencing ii. Elements of Proportionality iii. Custodial and Non-Custodial Sentencing iv. Sentencing Process a. Pre-Sentencing Inquiry b. Primary and Secondary decisions c. Disparity in Sentencing v. Forms of Punishment vi. Plea Bargaining vii. Therapeutic Approaches: Probation and Parole viii. Capital Punishment: Historical and Jurisprudential aspects GROUP- B VICTIMOLOGY

• Kinds of punishment 3.5Capital punishment
• Probation of offenders
• Parole and Furlough
• Capital Punishment

Unit 3

Introduction to Victimology i. Conceptual growth and development of Victimology ii. Perspectives of Victimology: Positivist, Radical, Critical iii. Typology of Victims iv. Newer dimension of Victimology v. Basic Concepts

• Victimology

Unit 4

Victimology in India i. Development of Victimology in India ii. Legislative development of Victimology iii. Judicial Response to victims iv. Victim Support Services v. Restorative Justice, Compensation and Rehabilitation (Students are required to answer at least one question from each Group.)