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The Third Edition of this widely used and respected book has been thoroughly revised and updated toffer the most current research, thinking, and best practices regarding crime victims and crime victim services Using an engaging and comprehensible format, editors Robert C Davis, Arthur J Lurigio, and Susan Herman provide a synopsis of the contemporary literature and debates on significant topics in the field of criminal victimization New tthe Third Edition: Utilizes the latest research and studies in the areas of violence, abuse, and victimsÆ rights: While the chapter titles may appear similar, all feature new contributors in this edition and many new key areas with associated research are addressed Included among the new topics covered are elder abuse, school-based violence, victims of homicide, victims of terrorist acts, the role of first responders, and the roles of various people on victim support Focuses on the emerging issues and policies in the fields of victim rights and crime prevention: New contributors, all preeminent experts in their fields, update original concepts tbring forward current trends, recent research, along with policy changes in victimization crimes and victim services Makes material more accessible tthe non-technical reader: Written jargon-free, chapters are now introduced with vignettes, which provide individual case studies tmotivate the material tfollow In addition, the text includes topical subjects tenhance student interest by tying it intcurrent events Intended Audience: This is an ideal core textbook for victims of crime and general victims courses at the advanced undergraduate and graduate levels It is alsan excellent resource for researchers, practitioners, victimsÆ rights advocates, and those whdeal with victims in the fields of Law, Social Work, Counseling, and Criminal Justice
