Victims of Crime

Name: Victims of Crime
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ISBN: 9781452203201

ISBN-10: 1452203202

ISBN-13: 9781452203201

Edition: 4th 2013

Authors: Susan A. Herman, Arthur J. Lurigio, Robert C. Davis

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Victims of Crime 4 includes newly contributed and updated articles utilizing the latest research and studies in the areas of violence, abuse, and victims' rights from experts in the field. It has a stronger focus on emerging issues and policies in the field of victimology than other comparable texts.Features/Benefits:Utilizes the latest research and studies in the areas of violence, abuse, and victimsÆ rights Focuses on the emerging issues and policies in the fields of victim rights and crime prevention The Chapter contributors represent some of the top scholars for each subject area.New to this Edition:New 3 Part organization with the more common victimizing crimes first, followed by…

Book details

List price: $74.00
Edition: 4th
Copyright year: 2013
Publisher: SAGE Publications, Incorporated
Publication date: 9/21/2012
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 568
Size: 9.75" wide x 6.75" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 2.376
Language: English



Foreword Looking Back: A Personal Reflection



Preface


Acknowledgments



Crime and its Impact



Sexual Violence Victimization of Women, Men, Youth, and Children




Victims of Domestic Violence




Stalking in America: Laws, Research, and Recommendations




Developmental Victimology: The Comprehensive Study of Childhood Victimization




Hate Crimes: Characteristics of Incidents, Victims, and Offenders




Homicide Survivors: A Summary of the Research




Elder Abuse




Victims of Financial Crime




Crime Victimization and Mental Illness




Responses to Victims



The Key Contributions of Family, Friends, and Neighbors




Victim Participation in the Criminal Justice System




Legal Rights for Crime Victims in the Criminal Justice System




Reaching Underserved Victim Populations: Special Challenges Relating to Homeless Victims, Rural Populations, Ethnic/Racial/Sexual Minorities, and Victims With Disabilities




Providing Services to Victims of Crime




Contemporary Issues in Victimization



Reducing the Risks and Consequences of Crime Victimization in Schools




The Recurrence of Victimization: Terminology, Extent, Characteristics, Correlates, and Prevention




Victimization: An International Perspective




The Mental Health and Behavioral Consequences of Terrorism




Victims of Cybercrime




Understanding Child Trafficking in the United States: A Review of Current Policies, Research, and Issues Facing Survivors



Afterword Looking Forward: Redefining Justice for Victims of Crime



Index


About the Editors


About the Contributors