Table of Contents

1. The Scope of Victimology 2. Gauging the Extent of Criminal Victimization 3. Property Victimization 4. Personal Victimization 5. The Costs of Being a Victim 6. Remedying the Plight of Victims 7. Restorative Justice 8. Sexual Battery 9. Intimate Partner Violence 10. Child Maltreatment 11. Elder Abuse 12. Victimization at Work and School 13. Victim Rights

About the Author

William G. Doerner is a Professor in the College of Criminology and Criminal Justice at Florida State University. He specializes in victimology and law enforcement issues. He earned his M.A. in Sociology at Emory University (1973) and Ph.D. in Sociology from the University of Tennessee (1977). Doerner is also in his 18th year as a part-time sworn law enforcement officer with the Tallahassee Police Department and works there as a one-person patrol unit. He is the author of several books and a number of journal articles that deal with the police selection process, training, use of force, and other law enforcement personnel issues.

Reviews

"This sixth edition of a text on the history and current state of the field of victimology offers a new chapter on property victimization and an expanded chapter on personal victimization. The text explores the role of victimology in today's criminal justice system, examines consequences of victimization and various remedies available for victims, and analyzes policy decisions. Some areas examined are measuring criminal victimization, restorative justice, types of restitution and compensation, sexual battery and intimate partner violence, child maltreatment, and victimization at work and school. Learning features include chapter objectives, key terms, and a list of websites." -- Reference and Research Book News