Understanding Violence and Victimization, Third Edition

This book addresses the sources of violence and its effects on people and situations. Providing different perspectives on the causes of victimization, it also discusses how violence breeds. It examines the social and environmental factors that influence victimization, offender-victim relationships, and legal and behavioral responses to victims. Topics covered in this comprehensive book include domestic violence, stranger violence, workplace violence and victimization, school violence and victimization, and criminal victimization. Providing a practical guide and legal information, this book is intended for victim services coordinators, police, domestic violence counselors, and those in the legal services profession.