Victimology : legal, psychological, and social perspectives / Harvey Wallace.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Wallace, Harvey.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Victims of crimes--United States.

Victims of crimes.

United States.

Victims of crimes--Legal status, laws, etc--United States.

Victims of crimes--Legal status, laws, etc.

Criminal justice, Administration of--United States.

Criminal justice, Administration of.

Physical Description:

xi, 403 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Edition:

Second edition.

Place of Publication:

Boston : Pearson A & B, [2007]

Summary:

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 the value of empowering victims. The text includes both traditional and modern approaches to victims' issues and analyzes issues affecting both victims and victim service-providers.

New to this edition: The only text on the market to examine international aspects of Victimology. Chapter 14 "International Victimology" uses a global approach to illustrate phenomena such as the mass victimization from war. Provides a timely analysis of "newly recognized" victims created by recents. hurricanes and other natural disasters occurring in the United States and abroad. Includes new victimization theories. Includes hot topics such as school violence, bullying, and terrorism.

Contents:

The Development of Laws 3

Social Forces 6

Victimology Theories 9

Other Theories of Crime, Victimology, and Victimization 12

The Rise of the Victims' Rights Movement 16

2 Measurement of Crime and Its Effects 23

Official Reports 24

Other Reports 34

3 The Criminal Justice System and Victims 39

The Criminal Court System 40

The Parties 46

Criminal Justice Procedures 51

4 The Civil Justice System and Victims 61

Civil Procedures 62

Juvenile Court Dependency Procedures 69

Restorative Justice 72

Responses to Victimization

5 The Consequences of Victimization 77

Physical Consequences 78

Mental Consequences 82

Financial Consequences 88

Costs of White Collar Crime 91

6 Empowering Victims 97

Media 98

Legislation 105

Public Speaking 109

Fundraising 111

Special Types of Victims

7 Homicide Victims 116

Responding to Special Needs 123

8 Females as Victims 131

Sexual Assault 132

Stranger Rape 137

Acquaintance Rape 141

Marital Rape 144

Stalking 146

Sexual Harassment 148

9 Spouses as Victims 157

Theories on Spousal Abuse 164

The Criminal Justice Response to Spousal Abuse 168

10 Child Victims 181

Types of Child Abuse 182

Extent of the Problem 185

Cycle of Violence 188

Other Theories Regarding Child Abuse 191

Special Types of Child Abuse 198

11 Elder Victims 209

Elder Abuse 210

Theories of Elder Abuse 213

Elder Victimization 216

12 Hate Crimes 222

Cultural Awareness 223

Hate Crimes 227

Cultural Awareness Case Study 234

13 Special Victim Populations 238

HIV/AIDS Victims 239

Disabled Victims 245

Gay and Lesbian Victims 250

Prisoners as Victims 256

Violence in the Schools: From Bullying to Homicide 257

Victims' Rights

14 Negligence and Intentional Torts 267

Negligence 270

Wrongful Death 272

Assault and Battery 273

False Imprisonment 274

Mental Distress 275

Defenses to Intentional Torts 276

15 International Aspects of Victimology 283

History and Leaders in the Field 284

Crime Victim Surveys 286

Globalization of Crime end Victims 288

The United Nations 290

The International Criminal Court 293

International Victimization 294

War, Natural Disasters, and Other Acts of God 306

16 Constitutional and Civil Rights of Victims 315

Section 1983 Actions 316

1983 Theories of Liability 319

Violence Against Women Act 323

Injunctions 324

Defenses 330

17 Compensation and Restitution of Victims 335

Compensation 336

Restitution 341

18 Victim Impact Statements 350

History of Victim Impact Statements 351

Use of Victim Impact Statements 356

Effect of Victim Impact Statements 359

Victim Impact Panels 362

Epilogue: Broad Themes 366

Lack of Research 366

The Continued Change from a Movement to a Discipline 367

Broadening Horizons to Embrace International Victimology 367

Professionalism in Victimology and Victim Services 367

Appendix Critical Date in the Victims' Rights Movement 371

Victimology Related Web Sites 384.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

0205486258

9780205486250

OCLC:

71812679