Understanding Violence and Victimization
2nd Edition
Published on 28. August 2001
Book
Paperback/Softback
256 pages
978-0-13-025961-5 (ISBN)
Description
For courses in Victimology, Criminology, Introduction to Criminal Justice, Ethics in Criminal Justice, and Deviance.
Combining theory with applied response, this text explores the various sources of victimization and discusses how violence breeds. It also examines the social or environmental factors that influence victimization, offender-victim relationships, and legal and behavioral responses to victims.
Combining theory with applied response, this text explores the various sources of victimization and discusses how violence breeds. It also examines the social or environmental factors that influence victimization, offender-victim relationships, and legal and behavioral responses to victims.
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Edition
2nd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Pearson Education (US)
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 178 mm
Weight
1000 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-13-025961-5 (9780130259615)
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Robert J. Meadows
Understanding Violence and Victimization
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03/2004
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01/1998
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Person
ROBERT J. MEADOWS is an Associate Professor of Criminal Justice and Director of the Graduate Program in Public Policy and Administration at California Lutheran University. Dr. Meadows' research and teaching interests include legal issues in criminal justice, private security, violence and victimization, and delinquency. He recently authored a book on Saudi Arabian justice, and is currently working on a book addressing struggling teenagers. Dr. Meadows is a member of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences and the American Society of Industrial Security.
Content
1. Victimization: Theories and Reporting Measures.
2. Victims of Family and Intimate Violence.
3. Victimization by Strangers.
4. Workplace Violence, Harassment and Victimization.
5. School Violence and Victimization.
6. Responding to Criminal Victimization.
Appendix A: Major Sources of Victimization Data and Information.
Appendix B: A Model Antistalking Legislation for the States.
Appendix C: Resource Guide.
Index.
2. Victims of Family and Intimate Violence.
3. Victimization by Strangers.
4. Workplace Violence, Harassment and Victimization.
5. School Violence and Victimization.
6. Responding to Criminal Victimization.
Appendix A: Major Sources of Victimization Data and Information.
Appendix B: A Model Antistalking Legislation for the States.
Appendix C: Resource Guide.
Index.