Informed by the authors� decades of professional experience and academic research, The Victims of Crime presents
a comprehensive introduction to crime victims, their victimizations, and their treatment by the criminal justice
system.
Features of the book include:
A balanced presentation that includes discussions of both theoretical and practical perspectives on victims,
victimization, and treatment
Integrated case studies that provide real-world contexts for the topics presented in the text
A complete chapter dedicated to international victimization (Chapter 14)
Coverage of current topics including hate crimes, victimization of the elderly, school shootings, cyber-stalking,
and identity theft