victimology
/ˌvɪktɪˈmɑlədʒi/
noun
- The scientific study of victims of crime, accidents, or other harmful events, including their experiences, treatment, and recovery.
- The course on victimology covers how the legal system can better support people who have been harmed.
- She decided to major in victimology after volunteering at a shelter for abuse survivors.
- Advances in victimology have led to new laws protecting the rights of crime victims.