Policing and Victims

This exhaustive victimology reader is a collection of ten original essays focusing on the potential areas of conflict between police officers and victims of crime. Compiled in conjunction with prominent scholars in a variety of related fields and a sampling of experienced police officers, the volume is designed to provide readers with a broad view of the issues while reconciling the issues to establish a productive working relationship between the two groups. “New victimology,” victim reporting, police and sexual assault, multidisciplinary child abuse investigations, domestic violence, rights legislation, campus policing and victim services are all covered in detail. For law enforcement professionals and those in related fields interested in victims' rights, services and responses.