Victims of Crime

By Arthur J. Lurigio, Robert Con Davis, Susan Herman, et al.

Book Overview

The second edition of Victims of Crime provides state-of-the-art reports on the many facets of criminal victimization including: current trends; the emotional impact of crime; the needs and problems of certain types of victim; victim participation in the criminal justice system; and evolution of policies and services for victims.

The book has been completely revised and updated. New material includes these topics: hate crimes; coming to terms with sudden, traumatic losses; victimization of children; and breaking the cycle of violence through victim assistance.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0761901558
• ISBN13: 9780761901556
• Release Date: February 1997
• Publisher: SAGE Publications, Inc
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 1.44 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.3" x 1.0" x 7.3"