The new edition of Victims of Crime provides state-of-the-art reports on the many facets of criminal victimization including: current trends; the emotional impact of crime; the needs and problems of certain types of victim; victim participation in the criminal justice system; and evolution of policies and services for victims.

The book has been completely revised and updated. New material includes topics such as: hate crimes; coming to terms with sudden, traumatic losses; victimization of children; and breaking the cycle of violence through victim assistance.