Crime Victims An Introduction to Victimology (okładka  miękka, wyd. 01.2019)

Learn about victimology from a true classic text in the field CRIME VICTIMS: AN INTRODUCTION TO VICTIMOLOGY, Tenth Edition offers the most comprehensive and balanced exploration of victimology available today The author examines the victims` plight, carefully placing statistics from the FBI`s Uniform Crime Report and Bureau of Justice Statistics National Crime Victimization Survey in context At the same time, he 'humanizes' victims` stories through compelling case studies The text systematically investigates how victims are currently handled by the criminal justice system, analyzes the goals of the victims` rights movement, and discusses what the future is likely to hold In this up-to-date edition, you`ll read about the practical issues facing victims and learn about 'survivorology' and 'bystanderology' You`ll also gain insight into the seriousness of intimate partner violence, child abuse, sexual assaults in the US military, acquaintance rapes on college campuses, shootings on campuses, whether arming for self-protection is an effective strategy, and other high-profile issues