Understanding Violence and Victimization (Contemporary Justice Series.)

Robert J. Meadows

ISBN 10: 0134521293 / ISBN 13: 9780134521299

Published by Prentice Hall College Div, 1998

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softcover book light wear to cover and book edges, has some light reader wear.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Understanding Violence and Victimization (Contemporary Justice Series.)
• Publisher: Prentice Hall College Div
• Publication Date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0134521293
• ISBN 13: 9780134521299
• Binding: hardcover
• Condition: Good

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Synopsis

Understanding Violence and Victimization, Fifth Edition, explores selected types of violence and examines the causes and responses to such victimization.  Written for courses in victimology, violence, and criminology, it addresses topics such as domestic violence, stranger violence, workplace violence, school violence, criminal justice violence, and the violence of terrorism. Each chapter includes case studies and discussion questions and explores prevention strategies, victim responses and legal approaches. This edition features a new chapter on understanding violence and provides the latest information on victimization.

From the Back Cover

Violence can erupt from the home, workplace, or from day-to-day routine activities. There are no boundaries or rules as to when or where violence and victimization may take place. Understanding Violence and Victimization, Second Edition is a unique and fresh approach to the subject that not only addresses theories and varieties of violence and offenders, but offers practical responses to crime.

In Understanding Violence and Victimization, real-life case studies show situations leading to victimization and explore the social, legal, and psychological dynamics of violence and victimization. The reader is educated on the precursors of violence such as stalking and harassment then examines domestic, workplace, school, and public violence. The reader is acquainted with policy responses to victimization such as civil justice, victim compensation laws, personal protection approaches, and legislation.

Understanding Violence and Victimization, Second Edition is a much-needed wake-up call to the threat of violence, and is a superior resource for students studying crime, victimization, or justice policy. In addition, justice practitioners, victim advocates, and the average citizen should find this book relevant and insightful.