Informed by the authors� decades of professional experience and academic research, The Victims of Crime presents a comprehensive introduction to crime victims, their victimizations, and their treatment by the criminal justice system.
Features of the book include:

• A balanced presentation that includes discussions of both theoretical and practical perspectives on victims, victimization, and treatment
• Integrated case studies that provide real-world contexts for the topics presented in the text
• A complete chapter dedicated to international victimization (Chapter 14)
• Coverage of current topics including hate crimes, victimization of the elderly, school shootings, cyber-stalking, and identity theft