Understanding Violence and Victimization

by Robert J. Meadows

For courses in Violence and Victimization, Victimology, and Crime and Violence. Combines theory with applied responses to victimization. "Understanding Violence and Victimization," Sixth Edition, goes beyond simple discussions of violence to explore the social and legal responses to victimization. Meadows focuses on the experience of victims and how the occurrence of violence; whether at home, in the community, or as the result of personal assault or abuse; can have a devastating effect. Drawing on extensive experience in the field, Meadows explores numerous types of violence and examines the offender victim relationships, relevant data, and situational factors that influence violent incidents. Both students and those employed in crime prevention and victim services will find the text an indispensable resource for learning about and responding to violent crimes. "

Genres: Textbooks

240 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1998

Reviews

[Emily]

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]

Presents controversial research as fact without context.

[Kassidy Carter]

Read it for a class it was very interesting