This student‎-friendly‎,‎ easy‎-to‎-read text covers the entire field of victimology‎.‎ Fully updated to reflect the latest trends‎,‎ VICTIMOLOGY‎:‎ LEGAL‎,‎ PSYCHOLOGICAL‎,‎ AND SOCIAL PERSPECTIVES‎,‎ 3/e reflects the fieldâ s growing focus on the entire victim‎-offender relationship‎,‎ while taking a global perspective on the study of victimology‎.‎ The authors first introduce traditional victimology theories‎,‎ the measurement of crime‎,‎ and both civil and criminal processes‎.‎ Next‎,‎ they discuss responses to victimization‎,‎ including techniques for empowering victims‎.‎ They next turn to special types of victims‎,‎ including the elderly‎,‎ the disabled‎,‎ and gay and lesbian victims‎.‎ Finally‎,‎ they thoroughly review the civil remedies available to crime victims‎.‎