Vulnerable Victimizations

<p>This edited volume showcases research on vulnerable victimizations or more specifically on individuals and/or populations that due to their status have less power in society are socially controlled in unique ways in the criminal–legal system or are members of marginalized groups with specialized considerations surrounding their victimization experiences such as LGBTQIA+ individuals immigrants incarcerated persons children and females.<br> <br> The scholarship focuses on the overall victimization experience and at the same time is also centered on the victimization experiences of historically ignored and/or marginalized groups. Victimization of vulnerable individuals in the United States is increasing at a moment when marginalized groups continue to confront legislative and policy reforms that would undermine their liberty. It is as important now as it has ever been for the field of victimology to consider those who historically may not have the loudest (or any) voice to spotlight and investigate their experiences. <br> <i> Vulnerable Victimizations </i>will be a key resource for academics researchers and advanced students of Victimology Criminology and Criminal Justice. The chapters included in this book were originally published in<i> Victims & Offenders</i>.</p>