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Victimology : Legal, Psychological, and Social Perspectives

ISBN: 9780205191536 | 0205191533
Edition: 1st
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Allyn & Bacon
Pub. Date: 1/1/1998

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SummaryTable of Contents
This text provides an overview of the field of victimology. The author examines emerging areas in the field, such as the consequences of victimization and empowering victims. The text includes both traditional and modern approaches to victim's issues and concentrates on issues affecting both victims and victim service providers. Unique coverage includes the financial impact of crime and the extensive coverage of global issues. The author presents an overview of some complex and controversial subjects, and supplies the reader with the resources ... MORE
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Prefaceix
Introduction1(72)
1. Introduction and History of Victimology
1(18)
Introduction
2(1)
The Development of Laws
3(3)
Social Forces
6(3)
Victimology Theories
9(3)
The Rise of the Victims' Rights Movement
12(7)
2. Measurement of Crime and Its Effects
19(16)
Official Reports
20(9)
Other Reports
29(6)
3. The Criminal Justice System and Victims
35(22)
The Criminal Court System
36(6)
The Parties
42(5)
Criminal Justice Procedures
47(10)
4. The Civil Justice System and Victims
57(16)
Civil Procedures
58(8)
Juvenile Court Dependency Procedures
66(2)
Restorative Justice
68(5)
Responses to Victimization73(34)
5. The Consequences of Victimization
73(17)
Physical Consequences
74(4)
Mental Consequences
78(4)
Financial Consequences
82(8)
6. Empowering Victims
90(17)
Introduction
91(1)
Media
91(5)
Legislation
96(4)
Public Speaking
100(3)
Fundraising
103(4)
Special Types of Victims107(137)
7. Homicide Victims
107(15)
Introduction
108(6)
Responding to Special Needs
114(8)
8. Females as Victims
122(24)
Sexual Assault
123(5)
Stranger Rape
128(4)
Acquaintance Rape
132(2)
Marital Rape
134(3)
Sexual Harassment
137(9)
9. Spouses as Victims
146(22)
Introduction to Spousal Abuse
147(5)
Theories on Spousal Abuse
152(4)
The Criminal Justice Response to Spousal Abuse
156(12)
10. Child Victims
168(26)
Types of Child Abuse
169(2)
Extent of the Problem
171(3)
Cycle of Violence
174(3)
Other Theories Regarding Child Abuse
177(6)
Special Types of Child Abuse
183(11)
11. Elder Victims
194(12)
Elder Abuse
195(2)
Theories of Elder Abuse
197(3)
Elder Victimization
200(6)
12. Hate Crimes
206(16)
Cultural Awareness
207(4)
Hate Crimes
211(7)
Cultural Awareness Case Study
218(4)
13. Special Victim Populations
222(22)
HIV AIDS Victims
223(6)
Disabled Victims
229(4)
Gay and Lesbian Victims
233(11)
Victims' Rights244(88)
14. Negligence and Intentional Torts
244(18)
Introduction
245(2)
Negligence
247(2)
Wrongful Death
249(1)
Assault and Battery
250(1)
False Imprisonment
251(1)
Mental Distress
252(1)
Joint Tortfeasors
253(3)
Defenses to Intentional Torts
256(6)
15. Third-Party Liability and Insurance
262(21)
Introduction
263(1)
Duty to Protect
264(2)
Classifications of Parties
266(3)
Theories of Liability
269(1)
Unlawful Activity
270(1)
Life Insurance
271(2)
Homeowners' Insurance
273(2)
Automobile Insurance
275(2)
Liability Insurance
277(1)
Workers' Compensation
278(5)
16. Constitutional and Civil Rights of Victims
283(19)
Section 1983 Actions
284(3)
1983 Theories of Liability
287(3)
Violence Against Women Act
290(2)
Injunctions
292(4)
Defenses
296(6)
17. Compensation and Restitution of Victims
302(14)
Compensation
303(5)
Restitution
308(8)
18. Victim Impact Statements
316(16)
History of Victim Impact Statements
317(5)
Use of Victim Impact Statements
322(3)
Effect of Victim Impact Statements
325(3)
Victim Impact Panels
328(4)
Epilogue: Emerging Trends332(12)
Campus Crime332(1)
Stalking333(1)
Workplace Violence334(2)
Gang Violence336(2)
Rural Crime Victims338(2)
Violence and Victims340(1)
Technology341(1)
Professionalism versus Academia341(1)
The Study of Victimology342(2)
Appendix: Critical Dates in the Victims' Rights Movement344(11)
Index355

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