Victimology

Legal, Psychological, and Social Perspectives

Harvey Wallace, Cliff Roberson (Autoren)

Buch | Softcover

384 Seiten

2010 | 3rd edition
Pearson (Verlag)
978-0-13-507157-1 (ISBN)

Infos

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.

Inhalt

1. Introduction and History of Victimology

2. Measurement of Crime and Its Effects

3. The Consequences of Victimization

4. Empowering Victims

5. Homicide Victims

6. Females as Victims

7. Intimate Partner Abuse

8. Child Victims

9. Elder Victims

10. Hate Crimes

11. Special Victim Populations

12. An Overview of the Criminal Justice System

13. Civil Court Proceedings and Victims

14. Negligence and Intentional Torts

15. Constitutional and Civil Rights of Victims

16. Compensation and Restitution of Victims

17. Victim Impact Statements

18. International Aspects of Victimology

Epilogue: Broad Themes

Appendix: Critical Dates in the Victims’ Rights Movement

Appendix: Victimology Related Web Sites

 

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 1.4.2010
• Sprache: englisch
• Maße: 178 x 233 mm
• Gewicht: 590 g
• Themenwelt: Recht / Steuern ► Strafrecht ► Kriminologie
• ISBN-10: 0-13-507157-7 / 0135071577
• ISBN-13: 978-0-13-507157-1 / 9780135071571
• Zustand: Neuware