Victimology : a comprehensive approach to forensic, psychosocial and legal perspectives /
Victimology : a comprehensive approach to forensic, psychosocial and legal perspectives /
Rejani Thudalikunnil Gopalan, editors.
- Cham, Switzerland: Springer, 2022.
- xviii, 472 pages ; 24 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index
This volume aims to expand the understanding of victimization by focusing on different aspects of victimology, including:
Exploring risk factors that lead to victimization Reasons for repeated victimization Forensic, psychological and social dimensions of victims and consequences of victimization. This book focuses on the origin and scope of victimology and different types of victimization, such as sexual abuse, domestic violence, maltreatment, cyber-crimes, war and terrorism, natural calamities, victimization at school and work place, human trafficking, crime against persons, crime against property, white collar crime, elder abuse, victim with disabilities, secondary victim and re-victimization. It addresses psychological impacts and related issues, and expands on the need to consider victimization in the criminal justice system and in psychological management. This volume is ideal for policy makers, mental health professionals, and those working with victims in a professional setting.
9783031129292
Victims of crimes--Psychology.
Victims of crimes--Legal status, laws, etc.
HV6250.25 / .V642 2022
Includes bibliographical references and index
This volume aims to expand the understanding of victimization by focusing on different aspects of victimology, including:
Exploring risk factors that lead to victimization Reasons for repeated victimization Forensic, psychological and social dimensions of victims and consequences of victimization. This book focuses on the origin and scope of victimology and different types of victimization, such as sexual abuse, domestic violence, maltreatment, cyber-crimes, war and terrorism, natural calamities, victimization at school and work place, human trafficking, crime against persons, crime against property, white collar crime, elder abuse, victim with disabilities, secondary victim and re-victimization. It addresses psychological impacts and related issues, and expands on the need to consider victimization in the criminal justice system and in psychological management. This volume is ideal for policy makers, mental health professionals, and those working with victims in a professional setting.
9783031129292
Victims of crimes--Psychology.
Victims of crimes--Legal status, laws, etc.
HV6250.25 / .V642 2022