Understanding Violence And Victimization

by Robert J. Meadows

KEY This book attempts to address the sources of violence and its effects on people and situations. Providing different perspectives on the causes of victimization, it also discusses how violence breeds. It examines the social and environmental factors that influence victimization, offender-victim relationships, and legal and behavioral responses to victims. Includes domestic and international terrorism and addresses the violence of both. Discusses motives of terrorists, violence dissemination and ways to combat terrorism. Reviews early victimization theory ( Mendelshon’s Typologies, Hentig’s Victim Classification, Sellin and Wolfgang’s Typology of Victimization) and modern victimization theory ( Victim Precipitation Theory, Spatial Relations, etc.). Includes chapters on a broad range of topics such intimate violence, stranger violence, workplace violence, school violence, and terrorism. Covers responses such as community violence prevention strategies, personal defense measures, security measures, legislation to protect victims, sexual offender notification laws, anti-gang legislation, victim advocacy groups, etc. Law Enforcement

Genres: Textbooks

291 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1998

Reviews

[Emily · Rating 3 out of 5]

I had to read this book for class and it was ok. It was very simply written and easy to understand, which is good in a textbook. The book is also very short, which is desirable in a textbook as well at least from a student's point of view.

[Katie Hughes · Rating 3 out of 5]

Presents controversial research as fact without context.

[Kassidy Carter · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read it for a class it was very interesting