Victimology

Catalog description

Examines various practical applications and policies that have resulted from society’s increasing concern about victims. The myths of victim precipitation and various efforts to blame victims for their own victimization, as well as other factors that influence victimization (e.g., drugs and alcohol and the mass media) are included. Specific types of victims (e.g., sexual assault, domestic violence, and homicide) and their treatment in the criminal justice system are discussed. The aim is to identify and apply appropriate preventative measures and responses to victimization.