In the nearly four decades since the First International Symposium
on Victimology convened in Jerusalem in 1973, some concepts and
themes have continued to hold a prominent place in the literature,
while new ones have also emerged. Exploring enduring topics such as
conceptions of victimhood, secondary and hidden victimization, and
social services for victims along with more recent issues, the
International Handbook of Victimology provides an interdisciplinary
study of the topic from a diverse range of professionals on the
cutting edge of victimology research.
Forty experts from top research facilities and universities
around the world provide input on the traditional longstanding
issues that surround the field of victimology and explore newer
themes such as restorative justice, the use of government-sponsored
crime victimization surveys, compensation and restitution schemes,
and victims' rights legislation. The second in a trilogy of
volumes, this handbook examines victimology from criminology,
sociology, psychology, law, and philosophy perspectives. Topics
discussed include:
Theoretical and historical frameworks used in the study of
victimology Advances in research methods, including GIS technology
Patterns of victimization, including drug- sex-, and work-related
Responses to victimization by the victim and society Restorative
justice issues Victimization as it occurs in various social
divisions
Describing current research and identifying new ideas and topics
of concern, the book collectively presents the "state-of-the-art"
of the field today. In doing so, it helps to inform contemporary
understanding of an eternal societal plague.
Those wishing to continue their studies should consult the
International Handbook of Criminology and the International
Handbook of Penology and Criminal Justice, which complete the
trilogy.
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