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Author Ruback, R. Barry, 1950-

Title Social and psychological consequences of violent victimization / R. Barry Ruback, Martie P. Thompson
Published Thousand Oaks, Calif. : SAGE, ©2001

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Description 1 online resource (viii, 248 pages) : illustrations
Contents Introduction and overview -- Studying the effects of victimization -- Violent victimization and the immediate aftermath -- Affective, behavioral, and cognitive consequences of violent victimization on direct crime victims -- Secondary victimization : the effects of violence on family members, friends, neighbors, and professionals -- The effects of violent victimization on communities -- Summary and implications
Summary Publisher's description: What are the effects that violent crime has on our everyday lives, both in terms of the individual victims and their larger community? This unique text draws from both the fields of criminology and psychology to provide a comprehensive examination of the two major areas that are most significantly effected by violent crime - the crime victims themselves and the larger sphere of their families, friends, neighborhoods, and communities. Beginning with a discussion of the how we measure and study violent victimization, the authors R. Barry Ruback and Martie P. Thompson, look at the immediate and long-term impact violent acts has upon the direct victims. Social and Psychological Consequences of Violent Victimization examines "secondary victims"--Family members, neighbors, friends, and the professional involved with investigating and prosecuting the crime and helping the victim, and also impacts of violent crime on neighborhoods and communities. The authors conclude with recommendations of effective interventions that can be made at the levels of the individual, the community, and the criminal justice and mental health systems. This book's one-of-a kind focus on both the psychological and social impact of crime makes it an invaluable supplementary text for criminal justice and criminology courses dealing with victimization, violent crimes, and the criminal justice process. The book will also interest professionals in victim services, crime prevention, criminal justice, and social work
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Notes Title from PDF t.p. (viewed 9/19/17)
Subject Victims of violent crimes -- United States
Violent crimes -- United States
Victims of violent crimes
Violent crimes
Geweldsdelicten.
Slachtoffers.
Aspect psychologique.
Aspect social.
Crime violent.
Victime d'acte criminel.
Victime de violence.
United States
États-Unis.
Form Electronic book
Author Thompson, Martie P.
LC no. 00012406
ISBN 9781483345413
1483345416
9781452252124
1452252122
0761910417
9780761910411
0761910409
9780761910404