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Description
The updated second edition of this textbook focuses on understanding and addressing the criminality and victimization experienced by the elderly population globally. It offers insights into the prevalence of elderly crime and victimization through international comparisons and explores effective strategies to tackle this issue.
The book covers a wide range of topics, including the types of crimes committed by the elderly, the characteristics of older offenders, and the responses of the criminal justice system, such as diversion programs and community-based treatments. It also delves into specialized programs providing health and mental health services for older prisoners.
Furthermore, the new edition expands on processing and rehabilitation approaches for elderly offenders, along with services aimed at preventing, protecting, and caring for elderly victims. It also includes comparative international research on crime prevention methods and legislative measures, making it a valuable resource for students in criminology, criminal justice, sociology, and gerontology.
Table of Contents
Part I. Trends in the Criminal Behavior of the Elderly .- Chapter 1. Trends in Types of Crimes Committed by the Elderly .- Chapter 2. A World View of the Extent of Crimes Committed by the Elderly.- Part II. Overview of Criminal Victimization of the Elderly .- Chapter 3. The Victim-Offender Relationship in the Criminal Victimization of the Elderly .- Chapter 4. Justice System Response to Elderly Criminality .- Chapter 5. Diversion and Community Treatment of Older Criminal Offenders.- Chapter 6. Incarceration of Older Criminal Offenders .- Part III. Overview of the Criminal Victimization of the Elderly .- Chapter 7. Legislation and Programs Pertaining to the Victimization of the Elderly.- Chapter 8. Elderly Victims of Property Crimes .- Chapter 9. Personal Crimes Against the Elderly .- Chapter 10. Summary: Older Criminals and Victims.
