Victimology 2e

This text provides an overview of the field of Victimology. The author examines emerging areas in the field, such as the consequences of victimization and empowering victims. The text includes both traditional and modern approaches to victims' issues and concentrates on issues affecting both victims and victim service providers. A new chapter: Chapter 14: International Victimology has been added. This chapter includes timely topics like victims of mass disasters. The author presents an overview of some complex and controversial subjects, and supplies the reader with the resources for more in-depth study and research.