Victimology: A Text/Reader

Victimology: A Text/Reader, 2nd Edition, introduces students to foundational concepts in victimology by pairing explanatory material with published articles. Part of the SAGE Text/Reader Series in Criminology and Criminal Justice, this textbook is used in colleges and universities across the United States.

Coverage focuses on the history and development of the field, alongside why individuals become targets of crime. The volume also addresses practical responses to victimization and explores how victims interact with the criminal justice system.

The textbook uses a mini-chapter structure to contextualize readings on victimization patterns and criminal justice procedures. This format helps students analyze empirical studies alongside fundamental principles.