Victimology: Legal, Psychological, and Social Perspectives
This student-friendly, easy-to-read text covers the entire field of victimology. Fully updated to reflect the latest trends, VICTIMOLOGY: LEGAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL, AND SOCIAL PERSPECTIVES, 3/e reflects the field’s growing focus on the entire victim-offender relationship, while taking a global perspective on the study of victimology. The authors first introduce traditional victimology theories, the measurement of crime, and both civil and criminal processes. Next, they discuss responses to...
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This student-friendly, easy-to-read text covers the entire field of victimology. Fully updated to reflect the latest trends, VICTIMOLOGY: LEGAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL, AND SOCIAL PERSPECTIVES, 3/e reflects the field’s growing focus on the entire victim-offender relationship, while taking a global perspective on the study of victimology. The authors first introduce traditional victimology theories, the measurement of crime, and both civil and criminal processes. Next, they discuss responses to victimization, including techniques for empowering victims. They next turn to special types of victims, including the elderly, the disabled, and gay and lesbian victims. Finally, they thoroughly review the civil remedies available to crime victims. Booknews Takes a global perspective on the study of victimology, with material divided into four major areas. An introduction surveys traditional theories regarding victimology, the measurement of crime, and the civil and criminal process, and briefly discusses the juvenile system. Section II covers consequences and responses of victimization and empowering victims. A third section discusses special types of victims, including homicide and family violence victims, the disabled, hate crime victims, and gay and lesbian victims. A final section explains civil remedies available to victims. Pedagogical features include chapter outlines, learning objectives, key terms, and discussion questions. Material is presented in a readable yet sophisticated style. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.
Ch. 1 Introduction and History of Victimology 1Ch. 2 Measurement of Crime and Its Effects 23Ch. 3 The Consequences of Victimization 37Ch. 4 Empowering Victims 57Ch. 5 Homicide Victims 73Ch. 6 Females As Victims 88Ch. 7 Intimate Partner Abuse 112Ch. 8 Child Victims 133Ch. 9 Elder Victims 157Ch. 10 Hate Crimes 170Ch. 11 Special Victim Populations 186Ch. 12 An Overview of the Criminal Justice System 210Ch. 13 Civil Court Proceedings and Victims 229Ch. 14 Negligence and Intentional Torts 243Ch. 15 Constitutional and Civil Rights of Victims 256Ch. 16 Compensation and Restitution of Victims 273Ch. 17 Victim Impact Statements 287Ch. 18 International Aspects of Victimology 301Epilogue: Broad Themes 328Appendix Critical Dates in the Victims' Rights Movement Victimology-Related Web Sites 332Index 346
\ BooknewsTakes a global perspective on the study of victimology, with material divided into four major areas. An introduction surveys traditional theories regarding victimology, the measurement of crime, and the civil and criminal process, and briefly discusses the juvenile system. Section II covers consequences and responses of victimization and empowering victims. A third section discusses special types of victims, including homicide and family violence victims, the disabled, hate crime victims, and gay and lesbian victims. A final section explains civil remedies available to victims. Pedagogical features include chapter outlines, learning objectives, key terms, and discussion questions. Material is presented in a readable yet sophisticated style. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.\ \
