A Companion to Crime, Harm and Victimisation

Download or read book A Companion to Crime, Harm and Victimisation written by Corteen, Karen and published by Policy Press. This book was released on 2016-06-29 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Succinct, accessible, and comprehensive, this book is the first to provide definitions and explanations of key terms and concepts from the expanding field of crime, harm, and victimization. Contributions from a wide range of experts investigate theories, ideas, and case studies relating to victims of conventional crime and victims outside the remit of criminal law. The book explores both the domestic and international nature, extent, and measurement of crime and harm as well as responses to victims and victimization in connection with conventional, corporate, and state crimes and harms. As part of Policy's Companions series, entries are presented in a user-friendly, quick-reference A‒Z format that clearly notes related sections and provides suggestions for further reading.