Victims of crime

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Title:

Victims of crime

Author:

Davis, Robert C. (Robert Carl)

ISBN:

9781412936569

9781412936576

Edition:

3rd ed.

Publication Information:

Thousand Oaks : Sage Publications, c2007.

Physical Description:

ix, 358 p. ; 26 cm.

Contents:

1. Introduction to victims of crime : the interaction of research and practice / Marlene A. Young, Susan Herman, Robert C. Davis and Arthur J. Lurigio -- Sect. I. Crime and its impact -- 2. Developmental victimology : the comprehensive study of childhood victimizations / David Finkelhor -- 3. Sexual assault victimization across the life span : rates, consequences, and interventions for different populations / Chris S. O'Sullivan and Deborah Fry -- 4. Victims of domestic violence / Eve Buzawa -- 5. Stalking in america : laws, research, and recommendations / Patricia Tjaden -- 6. Hate crimes : characteristics of incidents, victims, and offenders / Jack McDevitt, Amy Farrell, Danielle Rousseau and Russell Wolff -- 7. Homicide survivors : a summary of the research / Martie P. Thompson -- 8. Victims of financial crime / Deborah Deem, Lisa Nerenberg and Richard Titus -- 9. The mental health and behavioral consequences of terrorism / Charles DiMaggio and Sandro Galea -- 10. Elder abuse / Candace J. Heisler -- 11. The mentally ill as victims of crime / Jessica Snowden and Arthur J. Lurigio -- 12. Gender-based violence in schools / Nan Stein -- 13. The reoccurrence of victimization : what researchers know about its terminology, characteristics, causes, and prevention / Leah E. Daigle, Bonnie S. Fisher and Pamela Guthrie -- 14. Victimization : an international perspective / Anna Alvazzi del Frate -- Sect. II. Responses to victims -- 15. Crisis intervention with victims of violent crimes / Albert R. Roberts and Diane Green -- 16. The key contributions of family, friends, and neighbors / Robert C. Davis -- 17. Victim participation in the criminal justice system / Edna Erez and Julian Roberts -- 18. Legal rights for crime victims in the criminal justice system / Susan Howley and Carol Dorris -- 19. Reaching underserved victim populations : special challenges relating to homeless victims, rural populations, ethnic/racial/sexual minorities, and victims with disabilities / Bernadette T. Muscat and Jeffrey A. Walsh.

Subject Term:

Victims of crimes -- United States.

Added Author:

Davis, Robert C. (Robert Carl)

Lurigio, Arthur J.

Herman, Susan.

Electronic Access:

Table of contents only http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip071/2006030622.html

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Summary

The Third Edition of this widely used and respected book has been thoroughly revised and updated to offer the most current research, thinking, and best practices regarding crime victims and crime victim services. Using an engaging and comprehensible format, editors Robert C. Davis, Arthur J. Lurigio, and Susan Herman provide a synopsis of the contemporary literature and debates on significant topics in the field of criminal victimization. New to the Third Edition: Utilizes the latest research and studies in the areas of violence, abuse, and victims′ rights: While the chapter titles may appear similar, all feature new contributors in this edition and many new key areas with associated research are addressed. Included among the new topics covered are elder abuse, school-based violence, victims of homicide, victims of terrorist acts, the role of first responders, and the roles of various people on victim support. Focuses on the emerging issues and policies in the fields of victim rights and crime prevention: New contributors, all preeminent experts in their fields, update original concepts to bring forward current trends, recent research, along with policy changes in victimization crimes and victim services. Makes material more accessible to the non-technical reader: Written jargon-free, chapters are now introduced with vignettes, which provide individual case studies to motivate the material to follow. In addition, the text includes topical subjects to enhance student interest by tying it into current events. Intended Audience: This is an ideal core textbook for victims of crime and general victims courses at the advanced undergraduate and graduate levels. It is also an excellent resource for researchers, practitioners, victims′ rights advocates, and those who deal with victims in the fields of Law, Social Work, Counseling, and Criminal Justice.