Book
The victimization of women : law, policies, and politics / Michelle L. Meloy, Susan L. Miller.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780199765102
- ISBN: 0199765103
- ISBN: 9780199765119 (pbk. : alk. paper)
- ISBN: 0199765111
- Physical Description: [ix], 246 p. ; 24 cm.
- Publisher: Oxford ; Oxford University Press, 2011.
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (p. 203-235) and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Introduction -- Drawing the contours of victim dilemmas -- The violent victimization of women : an overview of legal, empirical, and measurement issues -- Media, gender, and crime victims -- Sexual victimization : offenders speak out about their victims -- How battered women lose : unintended consequences of well-intentioned legal and criminal justice policies -- Assessing where we are, where we should go, and how best to get there. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Women > Crimes against. Women > Violence against. Victims of crimes. Victims of violent crimes. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Kirtland Community College.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirtland Community College Library | HV 6250.4 .W65 M456 2011 | 30542279 | General Collection | Available | - |
CHOICE_Magazine Review
The Victimization of Women : Law, Policies, and Politics
CHOICE
Copyright American Library Association, used with permission.
Sociologists Meloy (Rutgers) and Miller (Univ. of Delaware) provide a look at the process by which victims of gender-based violence are revictimized by the criminal justice system, the court system, and the media. The book aims to provide the most up-to-date data for scholars and students, and is written in a manner accessible to the practitioner and layperson alike. In addition to the chapters one might expect to find, Meloy and Miller include a chapter that focuses on the perspectives of sex offenders. As disturbing as this is to read (because most sex offenders take little responsibility for their actions and tend to blame the victims), it is critical for scholars and professionals to have access to their voices if they are to best address the myriad of problems associated with sex offenses. Additionally, the chapter on the media is unique and helpful in understanding the dilemmas associated with access and confidentiality. An overall excellent book. Summing Up: Highly recommended. All public and academic levels/libraries. A. J. Hattery Wake Forest University
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