Understanding Violence and Victimization

For courses in Victimology, Violence in America, Criminology and Special Topics.



Understanding Violence and Victimization, Fourth Edition, explores selected types of violence and examines the causes and responses to such victimization. Written for courses in victimology, violence, and criminology, it addresses topics such as domestic violence, stranger violence, workplace violence, school violence, and criminal justice violence. Each chapter includes case studies and discussion questions and explores prevention strategies, victim responses and legal approaches. This edition features a new chapter on terrorism, additional case studies, and further examination of violence and its causes.