Download or read book Advanced Introduction to Victimology written by Sandra Walklate and published by Edward Elgar Publishing. This book was released on 2023-07-01 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Advanced Introduction charts the growth and development of victimology since the Second World War. Exploring competing theoretical perspectives, data sources, and policy emphases, it presents a critical overview of the field and suggests future directions of travel for researchers. Topics covered include trauma creep, witnessing pain, gaining knowledge of suffering, compensation, the role of offenders, and victim-centred justice.