Social and Psychological Consequences of Violent Victimization

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 book 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.

This book's one-of-a kind focus on both the psychological and social impact of crime makes it an invaluable title that will interest professionals in such areas as victim services, crime prevention, criminal justice, and social work.