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Takes a global perspective on the study of victimology, with material divided into four major areas. An introduction surveys traditional theories regarding victimology, the measurement of crime, and the civil and criminal process, and briefly discusses the juvenile system. Section II covers consequ

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• Most chapters include "Introduction."
• Preface
• Introduction
• 1 Introduction and History of Victimology
• The Development of Laws
• Social Forces
• Victimology Theories
• The Rise of the Victims' Movement
• 2 Measurement of Crime and Its Effects
• Official Reports
• Other Reports
• 3 The Criminal Justice System and Victims
• The Criminal Court System
• The Parties
• Criminal Justice Procedures
• 4 The Civil Justice System and Victims
• Civil Procedures
• Juvenile Court DepENDency Procedures
• Restorative Justice
• I Responses to Victimization
• 5 The Consequences of Victimization
• Physical Consequences
• Mental Consequences
• Financial Consequences
• 6 Empowering Victims
• Legislation
• Public Speaking
• Fundraising
• II Special Types of Victims
• 7 Homicide Victims
• Responding to Special Needs
• 8 Females as Victims
• Sexual Assault
• Stranger Rape
• Acquaintance Rape
• Marital Rape
• Sexual Harassment
• 9 Spouses as Victims
• Introduction to Spouse Abuse
• Theories on Spousal Abuse
• The Criminal Justice Response to Spousal Abuse
• 10 Child Victims
• Types of Child Abuse
• Extent of the Problem
• Cycle of Violence
• Other Theories Regarding Child Abuse
• Special Types of Child Abuse
• 11 Elderly Victims
• Elder Abuse
• Theories of Elder Abuse
• Elder Victimization
• 12 Hate Crimes
• Cultural Awareness
• Hate Crimes
• Cultural Awareness Case Study
• 13 Special Victim Populations
• HIV/AIDS Victims
• Disabled Victims
• Gay and Lesbian Victims
• III Victims' Rights
• 14 Negligence and Intentional Torts
• Negligence
• Wrongful Death
• Assault and Battery
• False Imprisonment
• Mental Distress
• Joint Tortfeasors
• Defenses to Intentional Torts
• 15 Third Party Liability and Insurance
• Duty to Protect
• Classifications of Parties
• Theories of Liability
• Unlawful Activity
• Life Insurance
• Homeowners Insurance
• Automobile Insurance
• Liability Insurance
• Workers' Compensation
• 16 Constitutional and Civil Rights of Victims
• Section 1983 Actions
• 1983 Theories of Liability
• Violence Against Women Act
• Injunctions
• Defenses
• 17 Compensation and Restitution of Victims
• Compensation
• Restitution
• 18 Victim Impact Statements
• History of Victim Impact Statements
• The Use of Victim Impact Statements
• The Effect of Victim Impact Statements
• Victim Impact Panels
• Epilogue: Emerging TrENDs
• Campus Crime
• Stalking
• Workplace Violence
• Gang Violence
• Rural Crime Victims
• Violence and Victims
• Technology
• Professionalism versus Academia
• The Study of Victimology
• AppENDix: Critical Dates in the Victims'Rights Movement
• Index