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Understanding victimology : an active-learning approach / Shelly Clevenger; Jordana N Navarro; Catherine D Marcum; George E Higgins

Contributor(s): Publisher: New York, NY : Routledge, ©2018Description: 213 pages ; 24 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9781498772846 (pbk.)
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 362.88 Un22 2018 23
LOC classification:
  • HV6250.25 .C625 2018
Contents:
Introduction to victimology -- Theories of victimization -- Victims' rights and remedies -- Hybrid and online victimization -- Personal and property victimization -- Rape, sexual assault, and kidnapping -- Intimate partner violence -- School and work victimization -- Victimization of special populations -- Hate crimes and terrorism.
Summary: "Understanding Victimology: An Active-Learning Approach explains what the field of victimology isincluding its major theoretical perspectives and research methodsand provides insight into the dynamics of various offline and online crimes from the victims vantage point. It is the only textbook to provide numerous innovative active learning exercises to enhance and reinforce student learning, and it addresses important contemporary topics that have thus far not been covered by other victimology texts, including identity theft, hate crimes, and terrorism. This unique and relevant work is ideal for students, academics, and practitioners who are interested in a comprehensive introduction to victimology."--Provided by publisher.
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Item type Current library Collection Call number Status Barcode
Books Books College Library General Circulation Section GC GC 362.88 Un22 2018 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available HNU002909

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction to victimology -- Theories of victimization -- Victims' rights and remedies -- Hybrid and online victimization -- Personal and property victimization -- Rape, sexual assault, and kidnapping -- Intimate partner violence -- School and work victimization -- Victimization of special populations -- Hate crimes and terrorism.

"Understanding Victimology: An Active-Learning Approach explains what the field of victimology isincluding its major theoretical perspectives and research methodsand provides insight into the dynamics of various offline and online crimes from the victims vantage point. It is the only textbook to provide numerous innovative active learning exercises to enhance and reinforce student learning, and it addresses important contemporary topics that have thus far not been covered by other victimology texts, including identity theft, hate crimes, and terrorism. This unique and relevant work is ideal for students, academics, and practitioners who are interested in a comprehensive introduction to victimology."--Provided by publisher.

CAS Bachelor of Science in Criminology

Text in English

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