Victimology

Legal, Psychological, and Social Perspectives

Harvey Wallace, Cliff Roberson (Autoren)

Buch | Softcover

352 Seiten

2014 | 4th edition
Pearson (Verlag)
978-0-13-349552-2 (ISBN)

Infos

Victimology: Legal, Psychological, and Social Perspectives, 4e is a student-friendly, easy-to-read text that covers the field of victimology. Fully updated with the latest trends, it reflects the field’s growing focus on the entire victim-offender relationship, while taking a global perspective on the study of victimology. The text is divided into four major areas. The authors first introduce traditional victimology theories, the measurement of crime, and both civil and criminal processes. (Civil process is included because it is an important aspect of the victim—offender interaction.) Second, 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. A brief discussion of the juvenile system is also included because more attention is being focused on youth violence. Throughout the text, key concepts are supported with a comprehensive package of pedagogical material and teaching/learning aids.

Inhalt

Chapter 1 Introduction and History of Victimology

Chapter 2 An Overview of the Justice System

Chapter 3 Measurement of Crime and Its Effects

Chapter 4 The Consequences of Victimization

Chapter 5 Empowering Victims

Chapter 6 Homicide Victims

Chapter 7 Sexual Victimzation

Chapter 8 Intimate Partner Abuse

Chapter 9 Child Abuse

Chapter 10 Elder Abuse

Chapter 11 Hate Crimes

Chapter 12 Special Victim Populations

Chapter 13 Negligence and Intentional Torts

Chapter 14 Constitutional and Civil Rights of Victims

Chapter 15 Compensation and Restitution of Victims

Chapter 16 Victim Impact Statements

Chapter 17 International Aspects of Victimology

Epilogue Broad Themes

Appendix Critical Dates in the Victims’ Rights Movement Victimology-Related Web Sites

Index

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 12.2.2014
• Sprache: englisch
• Maße: 204 x 253 mm
• Gewicht: 560 g
• Themenwelt: Recht / Steuern ► Strafrecht ► Kriminologie
• ISBN-10: 0-13-349552-3 / 0133495523
• ISBN-13: 978-0-13-349552-2 / 9780133495522
• Zustand: Neuware