Title:
Victimology : legal, psychological, and social perspectives
Author:
Wallace, Harvey.
ISBN:
9780205486250
Personal Author:
Edition:
2nd ed.
Publication Information:
Boston : Pearson A&B, 2006.
Physical Description:
p. cm.
General Note:
Includes index.
Contents:
1. Introduction and history of victimology -- 2. Measurement of crime and its effects -- 3. The criminal justice system and victims -- 4. The civil justice system and victims -- 5. The consequences of victimization -- 6. Empowering victims -- 7. Homicide victims -- 8. Females as victims -- 9. Spouses as victims -- 10. Child victims -- 11. Elder victims -- 12. Hate crimes -- 13. Special victim populations -- 14. Negligence and intentional torts -- 15. International aspects of victimology -- 16. Constitutional and civil rights of victims -- 17. Compensation and restitution of victims -- 18. Victim impact statements -- Epilogue : broad themes -- App. Critical dates in the victims' rights movement.
Electronic Access:
Table of contents only http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip071/2006031159.html