Essentials of Victimology: Crime Victims, Theories, Controversies, and Victims' Rights - 2nd Edition - Jan Yager

Essentials of Victimology: Crime Victims, Theories, Controversies, and Victims' Rights 2nd Edition Jan Yager ISBN 9798889068044

Essentials of Victimology, Second Edition offers a comprehensive and engaging introduction to the field of victimology. Renowned sociologist and victimologist Jan Yager, Ph.D., explores the evolution of the discipline, key theories, and concepts such as victim blame. This streamlined second edition provides practical, up-to-date coverage of crime victims, their interactions with the criminal justice system, and the medical, psychological, legal, and financial support available to them.

Separate chapters focus on victims of violent, property, and white-collar or economic crimes, including primary and secondary victims of homicide, domestic and sexual violence, child abuse and neglect, teen and college victims, terrorism, hate crimes, distracted or impaired driving, workplace violence, and more.

Drawing from interviews conducted in person, by phone, or via Zoom, Dr. Yager provides compelling real-life examples and profiles that illustrate the impact of crime on victims, families, communities, and workplaces. Each chapter is designed with students in mind, featuring clear learning objectives, key terms, review and critical thinking questions, resources, and cited works. The textbook also includes a glossary and a detailed index.

Professors and students will benefit from:

• A multidisciplinary approach drawing from sociology, criminology, anthropology, history, law, psychology, psychiatry, social work, medicine, nursing, and communication studies.

• Engaging, real-life examples, profiles, and first-person interviews with crime victims and experts.

• Clear explanations of fundamental concepts alongside discussions of contemporary and complex issues.

• Dedicated chapters on Child Victims, Teen and College Victims, and Victims of the Criminal Justice System.

• Expanded coverage of diverse victims, including those of animal abuse, natural disasters, and other unique circumstances.

New to the Second Edition:

• Updated statistics and timely examples.

• Streamlined chapters for easier reading and comprehension.

• Additional first-person interviews, including a bystander who intervened in an attempted murder and a witness from the largest mass murder in American history.

Essentials of Victimology, Second Edition combines scholarly insight, practical application, and compelling narratives to give students a modern and complete understanding of victims and their experiences.

Essentials of Victimology: Crime Victims, Theories, Controversies, and Victims' Rights 2nd Edition Jan Yager ISBN 9798889068044, 979-8889068044 & 9798892072502

Authors
Jan Yager