Invisible Victim

Author : Blasdell, Raleigh,Krieger-Sample, Laura,Kilburn, Michelle
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 474 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2021-06-18
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781799873501

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Invisible Victims and the Pursuit of Justice: Analyzing Frequently Victimized Yet Rarely Discussed Populations by Blasdell, Raleigh,Krieger-Sample, Laura,Kilburn, Michelle Pdf

Victims of crime may experience a wide variety of traumas that result in physical, sexual, financial, psychological, emotional, and/or social consequences. While the types of trauma can vary greatly and include lesser-known forms such as vicarious and secondary trauma, identifying and recognizing victims can be complicated. Throughout this book, experts and professionals from academia and the fields of criminal justice, social work, and mental health acknowledge victims historically overlooked by society, political movements, the media, and/or the criminal justice system - we acknowledge the invisible victims. Invisible Victims and the Pursuit of Justice: Analyzing Frequently Victimized Yet Rarely Discussed Populations pioneers the assertion that our view of victims needs to be more inclusive by exploring invisible victims that are rarely, if ever, a focus of discussions in traditional victimology textbooks. To educate the reader and begin working toward positive change, each chapter identifies an invisible victim and provides the background, controversies, issues, solutions, and areas of future research. It is crucial to identify these gaps in the field as some of the most victimized populations remain absent from important dialogue on crime victims. This book is appropriate for a wide range of readership including but not limited to criminologists, victim service providers, psychologists, sociologists, social workers, advocate groups, law enforcement, lawyers, defense attorneys, criminal justice practitioners, academicians, researchers, and students studying criminology, criminal justice, victimology, social work, psychology, and social justice.

Author : Kristen S. Gilchrist
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Crime and the press
ISBN : OCLC:658152165

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Invisible Victims by Kristen S. Gilchrist Pdf

Author : Laura Huey
Publisher : University of Toronto Press
Page : 193 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2012-01-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781442611764

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Invisible Victims by Laura Huey Pdf

Despite Western society's preoccupation with safety and protection, its most vulnerable members still lack access to the level of security that many of us take for granted. In this trailblazing study, Laura Huey illustrates the issue of a 'security gap' faced by increasing homeless populations: while they are among the most likely victims of crime, they are also among the least served by existing forms of state and private security. Invisible Victims presents the first comprehensive, integrated study of the risks faced by homeless people and their attempts to find safety and security in often dangerous environments. Huey draws not only on current debates on security within criminology, but also on a decade's worth of her own field research on the victimization and policing of the homeless. A theoretically and empirically informed examination of the myriad issues affecting the homeless, Invisible Victims makes a compelling case for society to provide necessary services and, above all, a basic level of security for this population.

Author : Laura Huey
Publisher : University of Toronto Press
Page : 193 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2012-05-11
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781442663749

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Invisible Victims by Laura Huey Pdf

Despite Western society's preoccupation with safety and protection, its most vulnerable members still lack access to the level of security that many of us take for granted. In this trailblazing study, Laura Huey illustrates the issue of a ‘security gap’ faced by increasing homeless populations: while they are among the most likely victims of crime, they are also among the least served by existing forms of state and private security. Invisible Victims presents the first comprehensive, integrated study of the risks faced by homeless people and their attempts to find safety and security in often dangerous environments. Huey draws not only on current debates on security within criminology, but also on a decade’s worth of her own field research on the victimization and policing of the homeless. A theoretically and empirically informed examination of the myriad issues affecting the homeless, Invisible Victims makes a compelling case for society to provide necessary services and, above all, a basic level of security for this population.

Author : Katherine McCarthy,RJ Parker Ph.D.
Publisher : RJ PARKER PUBLISHING, INC.
Page : 198 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2016-07-10
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781534754607

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Invisible Victims: Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women by Katherine McCarthy,RJ Parker Ph.D. Pdf

Indigenous women and girls are more likely to suffer extreme violence than other women. They are more likely to disappear and never be seen again. And sadly, they are more likely to be murdered by a serial killer. For decades, it has been Canada's dirty little secret. Then in 2014, the horrific murders of Loretta Saunders and Tina Fontaine made headlines across Canada, ignited widespread outrage and exposed Canada's national shame. So why is the level of violence towards Indigenous women reaching crisis levels? Centuries of discrimination, long term effects of the dreadful residential school era, and many other appalling government-approved practices have resulted in widespread racism towards Indigenous people. Attempts at genocide didn't cease centuries ago like many believe. They just became more subtle. Invisible Victims is a shocking work that shines a spotlight on the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women tragedy in Canada, its root causes and several cases. It also includes serial killers who specifically targeted Indigenous women as victims, as a direct result of indifference on the part of Canada's law enforcement, media and government.

Author : Pamela Davies,Peter Francis,Victor Jupp
Publisher : Palgrave Macmillan
Page : 251 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0312221827

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Invisible Crimes by Pamela Davies,Peter Francis,Victor Jupp Pdf

Invisible Crimes provides numerous examples of hidden crimes and victimizations. The book is organized into three sections: the nature of invisible crimes; types of crimes and their victims; and regulation and control. The book draws upon materials and research from a variety of disciplines, bringing us new data and offering examples of alternative ways of thinking.

Author : Robert Reiff
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 1979
Category : Political Science
ISBN : UOM:39015012158351

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Invisible Victim by Robert Reiff Pdf

Author : Benjamin Perrin
Publisher : Penguin Canada
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2010-10-05
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780143178972

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Invisible Chains by Benjamin Perrin Pdf

Just outside Toronto, a 14-year-old Canadian girl was auctioned on the internet for men to purchase by the hour. A young woman was taken by slave traders from an African war zone to Edmonton to earn greater profits by exploiting her in prostitution. A gang called Wolfpack recruited teenagers in Quebec and sold them for sex to high-profile men in the community. The global problem of human trafficking is only beginning to be recognized in Canada, even though it has been hidden in plain sight. In Invisible Chains, Benjamin Perrin, an award-winning law professor and policy expert, exposes cases of human trafficking, recording in-depth interviews with people on the front lines—police officers, social workers, and the victims themselves—and bringing to light government records released under access-to-information laws.

Author : Christopher Williams
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Education
ISBN : UOM:39015034934342

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Invisible Victims by Christopher Williams Pdf

an] excellent and path-breaking book, which also considers crime prevention measures before giving advise on crime reporting, using the courts, and civil remedies. It contains a great deal of material useful to staff working with people with learning difficulties, plus training material and ideas.' - Labour Campaign for Criminal Justice Newsletter This is an important and accessible book which is likely to prove useful to a variety of professional audiences. This book is both a handbook for practitioners and a summary of the state of knowledge about the criminal and other kinds of victimization suffered by people with learning difficulties. Alongside the literature review there are extracts from press reports as well as the relevant law, policies and charters, and details of organisations which will provide further information and help. There are also many vivid anecdotal accounts from social workers and from victims themselves, and these bring the research material to life in a remarkable way. This book represents a valiant attempt to combine research dissemination with practical tools for change, and it largely succeeds in its ambitious project...a timely and valuable addition to the literature.' - British Journal of Social Work Williams ably describes the situation and the wide range of crime, abuse and victimisation which can take place... This publication will be an excellent source book.' - Community Care Clear advice is offered in relation to crime prevention and how best to make use of press reporting and the courts should a crime occur. This is an excellent reference book. Key points are presented in useful summaries and the addresses of many relevant organisations are provided... This publication should be read by everyone interested in the rights of people with learning disabilities.' - Nursing Times The book is a valuable contribution to the body of specialist information available about people with learning difficulties.' - Connect Bulletin Chris' work is the most complete look at the subject today, giving details of research into the current situation and the relevant laws; providing a comprehensive guide as to action in particular situtations and making recommendations for changes in current practice and procedures. This book includes outline training sessions for support staff, advocates and the police.' - Values into Action The book contains a wealth of detail and information...Clearly and accessibly written...provides excellent resource material for training staff and advocates, and for work with people with learning difficulties themselves.' - Professional Social Work It is a scholarly work and relies upon extensive consultation and research...There are some salutary lessons and the book is disturbing to read, not only for examples of unacceptable conduct towards people with learning disabilities but also for illustrations of how well-intentioned people may behave in an inappropriate manner...everyone concerned with the welfare of mentally disabled and other vulnerable individuals will have much to learn form this comprehensive study of...the problem.' - Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities I recommend this book as an invaluable reference for more or less anyone in this field, although perhaps one could single out advocates, staff trainers and service managers as those who could least afford to be without a copy. A feature that I found particularly appealing is the way the author takes care to illustrate good practice as well as holding bad practice up for vilification...Buy the book for your library; if you know a judge or magistrate you may consider it a good idea to send a copy on his or her birthday ' - British Journal of Learning Disabilities Invisible Victims outlines the range and nature of crimes against people with learning difficulties, and the way the law doe

Author : Frederic Lynch
Publisher : Praeger
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 1991-09-30
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : PSU:000043105618

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Invisible Victims by Frederic Lynch Pdf

Lynch condemns the sloppy, fearful thinking that has converted affirmative action into quotas and that has kept social researchers shying away from this explosive topic. Shulamit Reinharz Choice There is nothing quite like Frederick Lynch's book which describes how affirmative action works in real life, and points to some very disturbing effects. This is a subject that should be discussed not only in the Supreme Court and Lynch makes an important contribution to that discussion. Nathan Glazer, Harvard University More and more questions have surfaced in the past decade concerning the wisdom and fairness of affirmative action programs. In this book, Lynch takes a hard look at affirmative action policy development and the social and ethical implications of a system that promotes gender and race as criteria for vocational advancement and educational opportunity. He focuses on the experiences of white males who have been victims of reverse discrimination under such programs and explores the lackluster response from government, the media, and employing institutions. Lynch examines the political taboo that for two decades effectively stifled discussion of the issues that affirmative action raises in both public discourse and scholarly analysis. He reviews the original ideals and purposes of affirmative action and contrasts them with the program as it has actually operated in everyday work settings. In case studies based on interviews and other data, Lynch assesses the reactions of white males to affirmative action social barriers, as well as their impact on co-workers, friends, and relatives. He describes the role of the mass media, the social sciences, and ideological elites in creating a conspiracy of silence concerning the hidden and unintended consequences of affirmative action policies. The only study that deals specifically with the impact of affirmative action on white males, this book is a must read for anyone who is truly interested in understanding the sociological, political, and psychological complexities of this issue.

Author : Deborah Spungen
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Education
ISBN : 0803957777

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Homicide: The Hidden Victims by Deborah Spungen Pdf

Social scientist, victim advocate, and the mother of a murder victim - Deborah Spungen is well acquainted with all facets of what she defines as "the blackest hell accompanied by a pain so intense that even breathing becomes an unendurable labor." In Homicide: The Hidden Victims, Spungen illustrates just how and why family members become co-victims when a loved one is murdered, and she poignantly addresses the emotional, physical, spiritual, and psychological effects of such traumatic events. The timely information and innovative modalities discussed in this book make it ideal for mental health and criminal justice professionals, pastoral counselors, social workers, and victim advocates.

Author : Jenny Korkodeilou
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 198 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2020-06-22
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9783030477936

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Victims of Stalking by Jenny Korkodeilou Pdf

This book explores the nature and impact of stalking and criminal justice system responses to this type of abuse based on the experiences and lived realities of victims. Drawing on in-depth interviews with 26 self-defined victims of stalking in England and Wales, it explores the psychological and social effects of this hidden and misunderstood form of interpersonal violence. Korkodeilou's work seeks to improve understanding regarding this type of abuse, contribute to feminist criminology and gender-based violence literature, and expand scholarly knowledge with her research's theoretical, methodological and practical implications. Victims of Stalking will appeal to academics in the fields of victimology, victimisation, gender-based and interpersonal violence, criminal justice system responses to victims and to criminal justice system professionals (e.g. police officers, probation officers, and lawyers).

Author : Joanne Belknap
Publisher : SAGE Publications
Page : 579 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2020-08-27
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781544348261

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The Invisible Woman by Joanne Belknap Pdf

Now with SAGE Publishing! The Invisible Woman: Gender, Crime, and Justice offers a thorough exploration of the theories and issues regarding the experiences of women and girls with the criminal justice system as victims, offenders, and criminal justice professionals. Working to counter the "invisibility" of women in criminal justice, this definitive text utilizes a feminist perspective that incorporates current research, theory, and the intersections of sexism with racism, classism, and other types of oppression. Focusing on empowerment of marginalized populations, author Joanne Belknap’s gendered approach to the criminal justice system examines how to improve the visibility of women and to promote their role in society. Included with this title: The password-protected Instructor Resource Site (formally known as SAGE Edge) offers access to all text-specific resources, including a test bank and editable, chapter-specific PowerPoint® slides.

Author : Anna Motz,Maxine Dennis,Anne Aiyegbusi
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 277 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2020-02-25
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781315389981

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Invisible Trauma by Anna Motz,Maxine Dennis,Anne Aiyegbusi Pdf

There is an expectation that women will be nurturers and carers. Women who have been judged violent, destructive and criminal and who are detained in the criminal justice system can find themselves perceived through a distorted lens as unwomanly. This book explains how they become hypervisible in their difference, while the histories of trauma and suffering that are communicated through their offending and other risk behaviour remain hidden, and so are unseen. Bringing together authors uniquely placed as experts in their fields, Invisible Trauma argues that it is essential to trace the traumatic roots of women’s violence and criminality. Powerful intergenerational factors perpetuate the cycles of offending and trauma re-enactment that current sentencing practice overlooks. The authors present a psychoanalytically informed account of the development of violence and other offending, identifying pathways for change to address trauma within the lives of these women and their children, and also to create a responsive, effective and sensitive workforce. Invisible Trauma highlights the role of emotional, social and cultural forces in traumatising women who come into contact with the criminal justice system and uncovers areas of their lives that are all too often hidden from view. It will be invaluable to those working in clinical and forensic psychology, mental health nursing, psychotherapy, social work, medical practice and women’s health, as well as frontline practitioners in the criminal justice system, the health service and third sector organisations and for anyone with an interest in racism, equality and social justice.

Author : Ralph Ellison
Publisher : Vintage
Page : 608 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2010-09-29
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780307743992

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Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison Pdf

Both a deeply compelling bestselling novel and an epic milestone of American literature. Originally published in 1952 as the first novel by a then unknown author, it remained on the bestseller list for sixteen weeks, won the National Book Award for fiction, and established Ralph Ellison as one of the key writers of the century. The book's nameless narrator describes growing up in a black community in the South, attending a Negro college from which he is expelled, moving to New York and becoming the chief spokesman of the Harlem branch of "the Brotherhood", before retreating amid violence and confusion to the basement lair of the Invisible Man he imagines himself to be. The book is a passionate and witty tour de force of style, strongly influenced by T.S. Eliot's The Waste Land, James Joyce, and Dostoevsky.