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Presents in-depth selections by some of the foremost victimological researchers and policy analysts on primary areas addressed in most victimology courses. Accompanying each section are introductory overview materials, related learning experiences and questions for students, and bibliographical materials for further research. Selections represent a balance of sometimes conflicting viewpoints regarding victimology and the victim's movement. The editor teaches criminal justice at the University of North Texas.

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• Preface(p. v)
• Section 1 Victimology and the Victims' Movement(p. 1)
• Chapter 1 Victimology Today: Major Issues in Research and Public Policy(p. 9)
• Chapter 2 Prologue: On Some Visible and Hidden Dangers of Victim Movements(p. 23)
• Section 2 Homicide(p. 35)
• Chapter 3 Stranger Homicides in Nine American Cities(p. 43)
• Chapter 4 The Homicides of Children and Youth: A Developmental Perspective(p. 63)
• Section 3 Sexual Assault(p. 89)
• Chapter 5 The Psychological Impact of Rape(p. 97)
• Chapter 6 A Contemporary Look at the Effects of Rape Law Reform: How Far Have We Really Come?(p. 129)
• Section 4 Family Violence(p. 149)
• Chapter 7 Physical Violence in American Families: Incidence Rates, Causes, and Trends(p. 159)
• Chapter 8 Future Directions for Criminal Justice Policy on Domestic Violence(p. 177)
• Section 5 Property Crimes(p. 197)
• Chapter 9 Are All Victims Alike? The Adverse, Generalized and Differential Impact of Crime(p. 203)
• Chapter 10 Victimization of Persons by Fraud(p. 217)
• Section 6 The Victim's Role in the American Criminal Justice Process(p. 235)
• Chapter 11 United States Crime Victim Assistance: History, Organization and Evaluation(p. 247)
• Chapter 12 Victims' Perceptions of Criminal Justice(p. 261)
• Chapter 13 Victim Impact Statements and Victim Satisfaction: An Unfulfilled Promise?(p. 269)
• Chapter 14 Restorative Justice: Justice That Promotes Healing(p. 287)