Victimología

This article provides a comprehensive analysis of the evolution of victimology and its impact, mainly on Colombian criminal law and other fields of law. It highlights the prevailing criminological paradigms—particularly traditional and contemporary criminology—and delves into its various theoretical approaches, including radical and critical victimology. These perspectives are examined for their contributions to understanding victimization and their influence on public policy development. The article also explores the procedural implications of victimology in Colombia through a detailed analysis of national and international legal instruments to safeguard victims’ rights. It concludes by emphasizing the fundamental role of victimology in promoting restorative justice focused on victims’ needs, thereby contributing to the strengthening of the criminal justice system and the construction of a more equitable and safe society

Criminal court · Criminal justice · Criminal law · Economic Justice · Public policy · Restorative justice · Victimology · Conflict, Peace, and Violence in Colombia · Criminal Justice and Penology · Violence, Education, and Gender Studies