Victimology (Routledge Revivals)

First published in 1989, this book provides a comprehensive introduction to the study of the victims of crime and the way in which they are treated in society generally, and in the criminal justice process in particular. Sandra Walklate examines the nature of the interest in the subject, and the contributions of victim-related research and criminal victimization surveys, in order to be able to provide the reader with a critical assessment of the issues involved.

Autorentext

Walklate, Sandra

Inhalt

Preface and acknowledgements; Introduction; 1. Key concepts in victimology: an overview 2. Documenting victimization 3. The victimization of children 4. Corporate victimization 5. Victims and the criminal justice process 6. Voluntary organizations and victim support 7. Victims, crime prevention and the community; Conclusion; References; Index