Victimology (eBook)

The Essentials

Leah E. Daigle (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2020 | 3., Third Edition
416 Seiten
Sage Publications, Inc (Verlag)
978-1-5443-9321-6 (ISBN)

Inhalt

Preface
Acknowledgments
CHAPTER 1. Introduction to Victimology
Learning Objectives
What Is Victimology?
The History of Victimology: Before the Victims’ Rights Movement
The Role of the Victim in Crime: Victim Precipitation, Victim Facilitation, and Victim Provocation
The History of Victimology: The Victims’ Rights Movement
Contributions of the Victims’ Rights Movement
Victimology Today
Summary
Discussion Questions
Key Terms
Internet Resources
Multimedia Resources
CHAPTER 2. Extent, Theories, and Factors of Victimization
Learning Objectives
Measuring Victimization
Theories and Explanations of Victimization
Summary
Discussion Questions
Key Terms
Internet Resources
Multimedia Resources
CHAPTER 3. Consequences of Victimization
Learning Objectives
Physical Injury
Psychological Consequences
Economic Costs
System Costs
Vicarious Victimization
Reporting
Fear of Crime
Summary
Discussion Questions
Key Terms
Internet Resources
Multimedia Resources
CHAPTER 4. Recurring Victimization
Learning Objectives
Types of Recurring Victimization
Extent of Recurring Victimization
Characteristics of Recurring Victimization
Risk Factors for Recurring Victimization
Theoretical Explanations of Recurring Victimization
Consequences of Recurring Victimization
Preventing Recurring Victimization
Summary
Discussion Questions
Key Terms
Internet Resources
Multimedia Resources
CHAPTER 5. Victims’ Rights and Remedies
Learning Objectives
Victims’ Rights
Financial Remedy
Remedies and Rights in Court
Summary
Discussion Questions
Key Terms
Internet Resources
Multimedia Resources
CHAPTER 6. Homicide Victimization: Written by Lisa R. Muftic and revised by Leah E. Daigle
Learning Objectives
Defining Homicide Victimization
Measurement and Extent of Homicide Victimization
Risk Factors for and Characteristics of Homicide Victimization
Types of Homicide Victimization
Victim Precipitation
Indirect or Secondary Victimization
Legal and Community Responses to Homicide Victimization
Summary
Discussion Questions
Key Terms
Internet Resources
Multimedia Resources
CHAPTER 7. Sexual Victimization
Learning Objectives
What Is Sexual Victimization?
Measurement and Extent of Sexual Victimization
Risk Factors for and Characteristics of Sexual Victimization
Responses to Sexual Victimization
Consequences of Sexual Victimization
Special Case: Sexual Victimization of Males
Special Case: Sexual Victimization of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Queer, and Transgender People
Legal and Criminal Justice Responses to Sexual Victimization
Prevention and Intervention
Summary
Discussion Questions
Key Terms
Internet Resources
Multimedia Resources
CHAPTER 8. Intimate Partner Violence
Learning Objectives
Defining Intimate Partner Violence and Abuse
Measurement and Extent
Who Is Victimized?
Risk Factors and Theories for Intimate Partner Violence
Consequences of Intimate Partner Violence
Why Abusive Relationships Continue
Criminal Justice System Responses to Intimate Partner Violence
Legal and Community Responses
Summary
Discussion Questions
Key Terms
Internet Resources
Multimedia Resources
CHAPTER 9. Victimization at the Beginning and End of Life: Child and Elder Abuse
Learning Objectives
Child Maltreatment
Elder Maltreatment
Summary
Discussion Questions
Key Terms
Internet Resources
Multimedia Resources
CHAPTER 10. Victimization at School and Work
Learning Objectives
Victimization at School
Victimization at School: Grades K–12
Victimization at School: College
Victimization at Work
Summary
Discussion Questions
Key Terms
Internet Resources
Multimedia Resources
CHAPTER 11. Property Victimization, Identity Theft Victimization, and Cybervictimization
Learning Objectives
Property Victimization
Identity Theft
Prevention
Cybervictimization
Summary
Discussion Questions
Key Terms
Internet Resources
Multimedia Resources
CHAPTER 12. Victimization of Special Populations
Learning Objectives
Victimization of Persons With Disabilities
Victimization of Persons With Mental Illness
Victimization of the Incarcerated
Summary
Discussion Questions
Key Terms
Internet Resources
Multimedia Resources
CHAPTER 13. Victimology From a Comparative Perspective: Written by Lisa R. Muftic and revised by Leah E. Daigle
Learning Objectives
Victimology Across the Globe
Measurement and Extent of Victimization Across the Globe
Justice System Responses to Victimization
Victims’ Rights and Assistance Programs
Different Approaches in Different Locales
Summary
Discussion Questions
Key Terms
Internet Resources
Multimedia Resources
CHAPTER 14. Contemporary Issues in Victimology
Learning Objectives
Victims of Hate Crimes
Victims of Human Trafficking
Victims of Terrorism
Summary
Discussion Questions
Key Terms
Internet Resources
Multimedia Resources
Glossary
References
Index
About the Author

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 29.12.2020
• Verlagsort: Thousand Oaks
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Recht / Steuern ► Strafrecht ► Kriminologie
• Themenwelt: Sozialwissenschaften ► Pädagogik ► Sozialpädagogik
• Themenwelt: Sozialwissenschaften ► Soziologie
• Schlagworte: Criminology • Trauma-informed Care • Victimization • victimology • victims
• ISBN-10: 1-5443-9321-0 / 1544393210
• ISBN-13: 978-1-5443-9321-6 / 9781544393216