Victimology added to Criminal Justice Offerings: A new course has been added to the Criminal Justice Program beginning in the Fall Semester. “Introduction to Victimology” will focus on the characteristics of crimes and of victims along with the National,State and Criminal Justice responses to the needs of crime victims. In addition to the study of crime statistics and trends and effects upon victims, the course will examine advocacy,legislation and community responses to crimes. The Instructor will be Attorney Chester Fairlie who maintains a law practice in New London. Mr Fairlie has been involved in crime victim advocacy and support for more than twenty years. The course will include study of news stories to demonstrate that concepts of the course have relevance and importance in current events. The course will include videos and speakers and description of victim support and advocacy services in Southeastern Connecticut. This class will be Thursday evenings from 6:00 to 8:45 beginning August 30th