Understanding Violence and Victimization

by Meadows, Robert J.

• ISBN13: 9780132193825
• ISBN10: 0132193825
• Edition: 4th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-01-01
• Publisher: Prentice Hall

Summary

KEY BENFIT:This book attempts to address the sources of violence and its effects on people and situations. Providing different perspectives on the causes of victimization, it also discusses how violence breeds. It examines the social and environmental factors that influence victimization, offender-victim relationships, and legal and behavioral responses to victims.Includes domestic and international terrorism and addresses the violence of both. Discusses motives of terrorists, violence dissemination and ways to combat terrorism. Reviews early victimization theory ( Mendelshonrs"s Typologies, Hentigrs"s Victim Classification, Sellin and Wolfgangrs"s Typology of Victimization) and modern victimization theory ( Victim Precipitation Theory, Spatial Relations, etc.). Includes chapters on a broad range of topics such as: intimate violence, stranger violence, workplace violence, school violence, and terrorism. Covers responses such as community violence prevention strategies, personal defense measures, security measures, legislation to protect victims, sexual offender notification laws, anti-gang legislation, victim advocacy groups, etc. Law Enforcement

Table of Contents

Preface	ix
Victimization: Theories and Reporting Measures	1	(37)
Learning Objectives	1	(1)
Introduction	1	(1)
Violence and the Fear of Violent Crime	2	(2)
Fear of Crime	3	(1)
Crime and Victimization Data	4	(8)
Sources of Data on Crime and Victimization	5	(7)
Impact of Victimization	12	(7)
Review of Early Victimization Theory	19	(4)
Hentig's Victim Classification	20	(2)
Mendelshon's Typology	22	(1)
Sellin and Wolfgang's Typology of Victimization	22	(1)
Modern Victimization Theory	23	(15)
Cultural Trappings	23	(1)
Victim Precipitation Theory	24	(3)
Spatial Relations	27	(3)
The New Technology	30	(2)
Summary	32	(1)
Key Terms And Concepts	33	(1)
Discussion Questions And Learning Activities	33	(1)
Web Sources	34	(1)
Recommended Readings	34	(1)
References	34	(4)
Victims of Intimate Violence	38	(49)
Learning Objectives	38	(1)
Introduction	38	(1)
The Stalking Problem	39	(9)
Anti-Stalking Legislation	42	(4)
Federal Law on Stalking	46	(1)
The Psychological and Social Consequences of Stalking	47	(1)
Intimate Partner Violence	48	(10)
Extended Victims of Partner Violence	51	(1)
Explaining Partner Violence	52	(3)
Recognizing a Potentially Abusive Partner	55	(3)
The Law and Domestic Violence	58	(8)
Development in the States	58	(7)
The Federal Crime Control Act and Domestic Violence	65	(1)
Elder Abuse and Neglect	66	(4)
Nursing Home Negligence	68	(2)
Child Abuse and Neglect	70	(3)
Victims of Rape and Sexual Violence	73	(14)
Marital Rape	74	(1)
Date Rape and Dating Violence	75	(4)
Impact of Rape and Dating Violence	79	(1)
Responding to Victims of Rape and Sexual Assault	80	(1)
Summary	80	(1)
Key Terms And Concepts	81	(1)
Discussion Questions And Learning Activities	81	(1)
Web Sources	81	(1)
Recommended Readings	82	(1)
References	82	(5)
Stranger Violence and Victimization	87	(24)
Learning Objectives	87	(1)
Introduction	87	(1)
Robbery	88	(6)
Home Invasion Robbery	89	(2)
Carjacking	91	(3)
Murders and Assaults by Strangers	94	(10)
Spontaneous Murders	95	(5)
Directed Targets	100	(4)
Bias and Hate-Motivated Crimes	104	(7)
Hate and Bias Crime Legislation	106	(1)
Summary	107	(1)
Key Terms And Concepts	107	(1)
Discussion Questions And Learning Activities	108	(1)
Web Sources	108	(1)
Recommended Readings	108	(1)
References	109	(2)
Workplace Violence, Harassment, and Victimization	111	(38)
Learning Objectives	111	(1)
Introduction	111	(1)
Overview of Violence in the Workplace	112	(4)
Categorization of Workplace Violence	116	(2)
Sources of Workplace Violence	118	(2)
Warning Signs of Violence	120	(12)
Bullying in the Workplace	132	(2)
Employer Liability for Workplace Victimization	134	(4)
Sexual Harassment and Legal Liability	138	(2)
Reducing the Violence Threat: The Targeted Human Resource Approach	140	(9)
Summary	144	(1)
Key Terms And Concepts	145	(1)
Discussion Questions And Learning Activities	145	(1)
Web Sources	146	(1)
Recommended Readings	146	(1)
References	146	(3)
School Violence and Victimization	149	(27)
Learning Objectives	149	(1)
Introduction	149	(1)
Research on School Crime and Violence	150	(7)
Teachers at Risk	157	(1)
Explaining School Violence	158	(5)
Early Warning Signs of Violent Behavior	163	(4)
Bullying	163	(1)
Understanding School Violence	164	(3)
Responding to School Violence	167	(9)
Summary	171	(1)
Key Terms And Concepts	172	(1)
Discussion Questions And Learning Activities	172	(1)
Web Sources	172	(1)
Recommended Readings	173	(1)
References	173	(3)
Criminal Justice Injustice	176	(23)
Learning Objectives	176	(1)
Introduction	176	(1)
Sources of Injustice	177	(1)
The Police	177	(4)
Remedies for Police Injustice	180	(1)
Courts and Sentencing	181	(7)
Crime Legislation and Injustice	188	(4)
Corrections	192	(7)
Summary	194	(1)
Key Terms and Concepts	195	(1)
Discussion Questions And Learning Activities	196	(1)
Web Sources	196	(1)
Recommended Readings	196	(1)
References	197	(2)
The Violence of Terrorism	199	(23)
Learning Objectives	199	(1)
Introduction	199	(1)
Domestic and International Terrorism	200	(6)
Domestic Terrorism	200	(4)
International Terrorism	204	(2)
The Violence and Victims of Terrorism	206	(8)
Motives of Violence	210	(1)
Violence Dissemination	211	(1)
Suicide Terrorism	212	(2)
Weapons of Mass Destruction	214	(2)
Biological and Chemical Weapons	214	(1)
Nuclear or Radiological Terrorism	215	(1)
Cyber Terrorism	216	(1)
Combating Terrorism	216	(1)
Homeland Security	217	(1)
The USA Patriot Act	217	(5)
Summary	218	(1)
Key Terms And Concepts	218	(1)
Discussion Questions And Learning Activities	219	(1)
Web Sources	219	(1)
Recommended Readings	219	(1)
References	220	(2)
Responding to Criminal Victimization	222	(53)
Learning Objectives	222	(1)
Introduction	222	(1)
Proactive Responses	223	(24)
Community Violence Prevention Strategies	223	(3)
Personal Defense Measures and the Gun Debate	226	(3)
Security Measures	229	(8)
Opportunity Reduction Strategies	237	(10)
Reactive Responses to Victimization	247	(28)
Victim Compensation Programs	248	(7)
Legislation to Protect Victims	255	(3)
Sexual Offender Notification Laws	258	(1)
Sexually Violent Predator Act	258	(1)
Anti-Gang Legislation	259	(1)
Crime Control Legislation in 2000 and Beyond	260	(2)
Victim Advocacy Groups	262	(4)
Civil Justice for Victims	266	(2)
Summary	268	(1)
Key Terms And Concepts	269	(1)
Discussion Questions And Learning Activities	269	(1)
Web Sources	270	(1)
Recommended Readings	270	(1)
References	270	(4)
Further Readings	274	(1)
Appendix A: Major Sources of Victimization Data and Information	275	(3)
Appendix B: Resource Guide	278	(3)
Index	281