Victimology
A Comprehensive Approach
Third Edition
- Leah E. Daigle - Georgia State University, USA
- Lisa R. Muftic - Western New England University, USA
January 2026 | SAGE Publications, Inc
Drawing from the most up-to-date research, Victimology: A Comprehensive Approach, takes a learner-friendly approach and provides students with an overview of the field of Victimology. Emphasizing the impact of trauma on individuals and opportunities for prevention, this content will spark discussions of recurring victimization, the consequences of victimization, and the victim-offender overlap with a global focus.
Preface
Acknowledgments
About the Authors
Chapter 1: Introduction to Victimology
Chapter 2: Extent, Theories, and Factors of Victimization
Chapter 3: The Victim–Offender Overlap
Chapter 4: Consequences of Victimization
Chapter 5: Recurring Victimization
Chapter 6: Victims’ Rights and Remedies
Chapter 7: Homicide Victimization
Chapter 8: Sexual Victimization
Chapter 9: Intimate Partner Violence
Chapter 10: Victimization at the Beginning and End of Life: Child and Elder Abuse
Chapter 11: Victimization of Special Populations
Chapter 12: Victimization at School and Work
Chapter 13: Contemporary Issues in Victimology: Victims of Hate Crimes, Human Trafficking, and Cybervictimization
Glossary
References
Index

