Understanding Violence and Victimization

Download or read book Understanding Violence and Victimization written by Robert Meadows and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Understanding Violence and Victimization combines theory with responses to victimization. It explores forms of violence and their profound impact on victims across settings, whether at home, in the community, or due to personal assault or abuse. Drawing on extensive field experience, Meadows provides theory and recommendations contextualizing the diverse influences on violence and victimization, from social and legal responses to the offender’s role.The 7th Edition features updates across all chapters reflecting current issues and developments in the field. More practical than theoretical, this edition has new analysis and resources covering victim laws and rights. It also includes a new chapter on firearms and victimization."--