Full Description
Victimologyconcise core textbook that explores the effects of victimization in the United States and internationally, with an emphasis on vulnerable populations. Drawing from the most up-to-date research, this accessible, student-friendly text provides an overview of the field of victimology, with a focus on the scope, causes, and responses to victimization today. Renowned author and researcher Leah E. Daigle expertly relays the history and development of the field of victimology, the extent to which people are victimized and why, and how the criminal justice system and other social services interact with victims and with each other. The highly anticipated Second Edition features contemporary issues such as stalking, hate crimes, human trafficking, terrorism, and more.
Contents
Chapter 1. Introduction to VictimologyWhat Is Victimology?The History of Victimology: Before the Victims' Rights MovementThe Role of the Victim in Crime: Victim Precipitation, Victim Facilitation, and Victim ProvocationThe History of Victimology: The Victims' Rights MovementContributions of the Victims' Rights MovementVictimology TodayChapter 2. Extent, Theories, and Factors of VictimizationMeasuring VictimizationTheories and Explanations of VictimizationChapter 3. Consequences of VictimizationPhysical InjuryMental Health Consequences and CostsEconomic CostsSystem CostsVicarious VictimizationReportingFear of CrimeChapter 4. Recurring VictimizationTypes of Recurring VictimizationExtent of Recurring VictimizationCharacteristics of Recurring VictimizationRisk Factors for Recurring VictimizationTheoretical Explanations of Recurring VictimizationConsequences of Recurring VictimizationResponses to Recurring VictimizationChapter 5. Victims' Rights and RemediesVictims' RightsFinancial RemedyRemedies and Rights in CourtSection 6. Homicide Victimization - Contributed by Lisa MufticDefining Homicide VictimizationMeasurement and Extent of Homicide VictimizationRisk Factors for and Characteristics of Homicide VictimizationDifferent Types of Homicide VictimizationVictim PrecipitationIndirect (Secondary) VictimizationLegal and Community Responses to Homicide VictimizationChapter 7. Sexual VictimizationWhat Is Sexual Victimization?Measurement and Extent of Sexual VictimizationRisk Factors for and Characteristics of Sexual VictimizationResponses to Sexual VictimizationConsequences of Sexual VictimizationSpecial Case: Sexual Victimization of MalesLegal and Criminal Justice Responses to Sexual VictimizationPrevention and InterventionChapter 8. Intimate Partner ViolenceDefining Intimate Partner Violence and AbuseMeasurement and ExtentWho Is Victimized?Risk Factors and Theories for Intimate Partner ViolenceConsequences of Intimate Partner ViolenceWhy Abusive Relationships ContinueCriminal Justice System Responses to Intimate Partner ViolenceLegal and Community ResponsesChapter 9. Victimization at the Beginning and End of Life: Child and Elder AbuseChild MaltreatmentElder MaltreatmentSection 10. Victimization at School and WorkVictimization at SchoolVictimization at School: Grades K-12Victimization at School: CollegeVictimization at WorkChapter 11. Property and Identity Theft VictimizationProperty VictimizationIdentity TheftChapter 12. Victimization of Special PopulationsVictimization of Persons With DisabilitiesWho Is Victimized?Patterns of VictimizationRisk Factors for Victimization for Persons With DisabilitiesResponses to Victims With DisabilitiesVictimization of Persons With Mental IllnessVictimization of the IncarceratedChapter 13. Victimology from a Comparative Perspective - Contributed by Lisa MufticVictimology Across the GlobeMeasurement and Extent of Victimization Across the GlobeJustice System Responses to VictimizationVictims' Rights and Assistance ProgramsChapter 14. Contemporary Issues in Victimology: Victims of Hate Crimes, Human Trafficking, and TerrorismVictims of Hate CrimesVictims of Human TraffickingVictims of TerrorismGlossary
