The Victimology Handbook : Research Findings, Treatment, And Public Policy -

Garland, 1990-10-01. First Edition. Hardcover. Good. 1990 Hardcover, no dustjacket. Would be Near Fine condition, except for some underlining to first 39 pages. Proceedings from the World Congress on Victimology. Divided into three topic sections: Research Findings; Treatment; and Policy. A total of 26 chapters, representing the work of 36 contributors. 421 pages, with Name Index and Subject Index. Some of the topics covered include: cultural perceptions and portrayals of victims, child and adolescent developmental issues, arson, dowry deaths in India, violence and abuse within the family, sexual abuse, rape, armed robbery, families of hostage victims, ritual genital mutilation, teaching parenting to abuse victims, compensation, mediation, Victims' Rights movement, workplace violence, and counseling.

Garland, 1990, . hbk 420pp no dj as issued bright cloth boards slight creasing to top corners of first page otherwise excellent clean tight text in as new condition