ABSTRACT

Understanding Victimology: An Active-Learning Approach explains what the field of victimology is—including its major theoretical perspectives and research methods—and provides insight into the dynamics of various offline and online crimes from the victims’ vantage point. It is the only textbook to provide numerous innovative active learning exercises to enhance and reinforce student learning, and it addresses important contemporary topics that have thus far not been covered by other victimology texts, including identity theft, hate crimes, and terrorism. This unique and relevant work is ideal for students, academics, and practitioners who are interested in a comprehensive introduction to victimology.

chapter 1|19 pages

Introduction to Victimology

chapter 2|19 pages

Theories of Victimization

chapter 3|28 pages

Victims’ Rights and Remedies

chapter 4|20 pages

Hybrid and Online Victimization

chapter 5|24 pages

Personal and Property Victimization

chapter 6|22 pages

Rape, Sexual Assault, and Kidnapping

chapter 7|21 pages

Intimate Partner Violence

chapter 8|19 pages

School and Work Victimization

chapter 9|15 pages

Victimization of Special Populations

chapter 10|15 pages

Hate Crimes and Terrorism