ISBN:
1119121167
Language:
English
Pages:
Online-Ressource (760 S.)
Edition:
1. Aufl.
Parallel Title:
Print version The Wiley Handbook on the Psychology of Violence
DDC:
303.6019
Keywords:
Violent crimes
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Violent crimes
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Violence ; Psychological aspects
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Victims of violent crimes
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Electronic books
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Electronic books
Abstract:
TheWiley Handbook on the Psychology of Violencefeatures a collection of original readings, from an international cast of experts, that explore all major issues relating to the psychology of violence and aggressive behaviors. Features original contributions from an interdisciplinary cast of scholars - leading experts in their fields of study Includes the latest violence research - and its implications for practice and policyOffers coverage of current issues relating to violence such as online violence and cybercriminal behaviorCovers additional topics such as juvenile violence, sexual violence, family violence, and various violence issues relating to underserved and/or understudied populations Carlos A. Cuevas is a licensed psychologist and Associate Professor at Northeastern University in the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice. His scholarly work focusing on violence and victimization, particularly among Latinos and how it connects to delinquent behavior, has appeared in various journals including Violence Against Women, Journal of Interpersonal Violence, and Child Abuse Neglect. Callie Marie Rennison is an Associate Professor at the School of Public Affairs, University of Colorado Denver. Dr. Rennison's research has appeared in numerous journals, including the Journal of Quantitative Criminology, Feminist Criminology, Justice Quarterly, Violence and Victims,and Violence Against Women.
Description / Table of Contents:
Title Page; Table of Contents; Contributors; Acknowledgments; Introduction; Vision and Scope for this Handbook; Choices we Made in Constructing this Book; The Utility and Importance of the Handbook; How to Use this Text; Part One: General Issues in Violence and Victimization; 1 The Dynamic Nature of Crime Statistics; Scope of the Uniform Crime Reporting Program Summary Reporting System; The Original Uniform Crime Reporting Program (Summary Reporting System); Changes to the Recording of Crime in Recent Years; A Paradigm Shift from Reactive to Proactive Policing and Incident-Based Data
Description / Table of Contents:
Tactical Analysis and the Origins of UCR NIBRS DataOperational Analysis and Regional and State-level Data; Strategic Analysis and NIBRS Data; Strategic Analysis and UCR; National Incident-Based Reporting System; Expanding Role of Law Enforcement - Expanding Data?; Conclusion; Acknowledgments; References; 2 Ethical Issues in Surveys about Children's Exposure to Violence and Sexual Abuse; Introduction; Protecting Children from Harm; Obtaining Informed Consent; Miscellaneous Methodological Issues; A Research Agenda; Acknowledgments; Recommendations for Further Reading; References
Description / Table of Contents:
3 Why are Offenders Victimized so Often?Introduction; Early Studies; Theoretical Overview; A Situational Perspective; Future Research; Policy Implications; References; 4 The Complex Dynamics of Victimization; Types of Interconnections; The Extent of Polyvictimization and Revictimization; Understanding Dynamics versus Blaming the Victim; Connections versus Mechanisms; Proximal Causes of Polyvictimization and Revictimization; The Blurry Lines between Proximal and Distal Effects; Distal Causes of Polyvictimization and Revictimization; Research Implications
Description / Table of Contents:
Prevention and Intervention ImplicationsConclusion; References; 5 Social Construction of Violence; The Old Violence; Constructing the New Violence; Understanding Social Construction; References; 6 Consequences and Sequelae of Violence and Victimization; Victimization and Mental Health; Victimization and Substance Abuse; Victimization and Physical Health; Consequences for Disadvantaged Groups; Conclusions; References; Part Two: General Violence; 7 Homicide; Introduction; Definitional Issues and Data Sources for Studying Homicide; The Prevalence of Homicide; Social Correlates of Homicide
Description / Table of Contents:
Motives for HomicideTypes of Homicide Situations; References; 8 Nonfatal Violence; Major Data Sources of Nonfatal Violence; Defining Nonfatal Violence; Trends and Patterns in Overall and Serious Nonfatal Violence; Trends and Patterns in Specific Forms of Serious Violence; Trends and Patterns in Simple Assault; Composition of Nonfatal Violent Victimization; Victim Characteristics of Nonfatal Violence; Characteristics of Nonfatal Violent Incidents; Conclusion; References; 9 Perceptions of Stalking Victimization among Behaviorally Defined Victims; Introduction
Description / Table of Contents:
The Nature and Extent of Stalking Victimization
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