| Edition |
Third edition. |
| Description |
ix, 358 pages : illustrations ; 27 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Introduction to Victims of Crime: The Interaction of Research and Practice -- Crime and Its Impact -- Developmental Victimology: The Comprehensive Study of Childhood Victimizations -- Sexual Assault Victimization across the Lifespan: Rates, Consequences and Interventions for Different Populations -- Victims of Domestic Violence -- Stalking in America: Laws, Research, and Recommendations -- Hate Crimes: Characteristics of Incidents, Victims, and Offenders -- Homicide Survivors: A Summary of the Research -- Victims of Financial Crime -- Mental Health and Behavioral Consequences of Terrorism -- Elder Abuse -- Mentally Ill as Victims of Crime -- Gender-Based Violence in Schools -- Reoccurrence of Victimization: What Researchers Know About Its Terminology, Characteristics, Causes, and Prevention -- Victimization: An International Perspective -- Responses to Victims -- Crisis Intervention With Victims Of Violent Crimes -- 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. |
| Subject |
Victims of crimes -- United States.
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| Added Author |
Davis, Robert C. (Robert Carl)
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Lurigio, Arthur J.
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Herman, Susan.
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| ISBN |
9781412936569 cloth |
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141293656X cloth |
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9781412936576 paperback |
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1412936578 paperback |
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