Victimology: A Study of Crime Victims and Their Roles - Couverture souple

Sgarzi Ph.D., Judith M.; McDevitt M.P.A., Jack

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0134372867 ISBN 13 : 9780134372860

Editeur : Pearson, 2002

Synopsis

Book by Sgarzi PhD Judith M McDevitt MPA Jack

A propos du livre

Quatrième de couverture :

Today the word 'Victim" is used in many different ways. In this book the authors have attempted to provide information on a wide array of crimes within their individual contexts. By presenting the material, in this manner, the authors hope to demonstrate to the reader the range of victimization experiences that crime victims are forced to deal with. The authors believe that this methodology offers a richer and more realistic approach to understanding the process of victimization and the coping mechanisms that victims employ to deal with their particular experiences.

Karmen defined victimology as:

"The scientific study of victimization, including the relationships between the victims and the offenders, the interactions between victims and the criminal justice system - that is the police, the courts, and corrections officials - and the connection between victims and other societal groups and institutions, such as the media, business, and social movements." (Karmen, 1990)

"The uniqueness of this text is the inclusion of issues of victimization not commonly found in existing texts, but worthy of incorporation."
― Lee Ross, University of Wisconsin-Parkside

Présentation de l'éditeur :

For Issues in Criminal Justice, Victimology, Criminology and Special Topics in Criminal Justice courses.

Written to raise awareness about the often forgotten victims of crime, this text gives a voice to the victims in society today. Designed to give students a broader perspective about the experience of victims, this volume provides information on a wide variety of crimes within their individual contexts and demonstrates to students some of the range of experiences that crime victims are forced to deal with. It addresses victims' support policies and programs and provides a realistic approach to understanding the process of victimization and the broad range of coping mechanisms that victims employ to deal with their particular experience.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Pearson
• Date d'édition: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0134372867
• ISBN 13: 9780134372860
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 416