PrefaceAcknowledgmentsCHAPTER 1. Introduction to Victimology Learning Objectives What Is Victimology? The History of Victimology: Before the Victims'' Rights Movement The Role of the Victim in Crime: Victim Precipitation, Victim Facilitation, and Victim Provocation The History of Victimology: The Victims'' Rights Movement Contributions of the Victims'' Rights Movement Victimology Today Summary Discussion Questions Key Terms Internet Resources Multimedia ResourcesCHAPTER 2. Extent, Theories, and Factors of Victimization Learning Objectives Measuring Victimization Theories and Explanations of Victimization Summary Discussion Questions Key Terms Internet Resources Multimedia ResourcesCHAPTER 3. Consequences of Victimization Learning Objectives Physical Injury Psychological Consequences Economic Costs System Costs Vicarious Victimization Reporting Fear of Crime Summary Discussion Questions Key Terms Internet Resources Multimedia ResourcesCHAPTER 4. Recurring Victimization Learning Objectives Types of Recurring Victimization Extent of Recurring Victimization Characteristics of Recurring Victimization Risk Factors for Recurring Victimization Theoretical Explanations of Recurring Victimization Consequences of Recurring Victimization Preventing Recurring Victimization Summary Discussion Questions Key Terms Internet Resources Multimedia ResourcesCHAPTER 5. Victims'' Rights and Remedies Learning Objectives Victims'' Rights Financial Remedy Remedies and Rights in Court Summary Discussion Questions Key Terms Internet Resources Multimedia ResourcesCHAPTER 6. Homicide Victimization: Written by Lisa R. Muftic and revised by Leah E.

Daigle Learning Objectives Defining Homicide Victimization Measurement and Extent of Homicide Victimization Risk Factors for and Characteristics of Homicide Victimization Types of Homicide Victimization Victim Precipitation Indirect or Secondary Victimization Legal and Community Responses to Homicide Victimization Summary Discussion Questions Key Terms Internet Resources Multimedia ResourcesCHAPTER 7. Sexual Victimization Learning Objectives What Is Sexual Victimization? Measurement and Extent of Sexual Victimization Risk Factors for and Characteristics of Sexual Victimization Responses to Sexual Victimization Consequences of Sexual Victimization Special Case: Sexual Victimization of Males Special Case: Sexual Victimization of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Queer, and Transgender People Legal and Criminal Justice Responses to Sexual Victimization Prevention and Intervention Summary Discussion Questions Key Terms Internet Resources Multimedia ResourcesCHAPTER 8. Intimate Partner Violence Learning Objectives Defining Intimate Partner Violence and Abuse Measurement and Extent Who Is Victimized? Risk Factors and Theories for Intimate Partner Violence Consequences of Intimate Partner Violence Why Abusive Relationships Continue Criminal Justice System Responses to Intimate Partner Violence Legal and Community Responses Summary Discussion Questions Key Terms Internet Resources Multimedia ResourcesCHAPTER 9. Victimization at the Beginning and End of Life: Child and Elder Abuse Learning Objectives Child Maltreatment Elder Maltreatment Summary Discussion Questions Key Terms Internet Resources Multimedia ResourcesCHAPTER 10. Victimization at School and Work Learning Objectives Victimization at School Victimization at School: Grades K-12 Victimization at School: College Victimization at Work Summary Discussion Questions Key Terms Internet Resources Multimedia ResourcesCHAPTER 11. Property Victimization, Identity Theft Victimization, and Cybervictimization Learning Objectives Property Victimization Identity Theft Prevention Cybervictimization Summary Discussion Questions Key Terms Internet Resources Multimedia ResourcesCHAPTER 12. Victimization of Special Populations Learning Objectives Victimization of Persons With Disabilities Victimization of Persons With Mental Illness Victimization of the Incarcerated Summary Discussion Questions Key Terms Internet Resources Multimedia ResourcesCHAPTER 13. Victimology From a Comparative Perspective: Written by Lisa R.

Muftic and revised by Leah E. Daigle Learning Objectives Victimology Across the Globe Measurement and Extent of Victimization Across the Globe Justice System Responses to Victimization Victims'' Rights and Assistance Programs Different Approaches in Different Locales Summary Discussion Questions Key Terms Internet Resources Multimedia ResourcesCHAPTER 14. Contemporary Issues in Victimology Learning Objectives Victims of Hate Crimes Victims of Human Trafficking Victims of Terrorism Summary Discussion Questions Key Terms Internet Resources Multimedia ResourcesGlossaryReferencesIndexAbout the Author.