Victimology: The Essentials by Leah E. Daigle offers a comprehensive and concise exploration of the field of victimology, highlighting its relevance both in the United States and internationally. This second edition delves into the effects of victimization on vulnerable populations, drawing from cutting-edge research to provide an accessible introduction to the subject for students. Renowned author Daigle expertly traces the history and development of victimology, examining the extent and causes of victimization and the interplay between criminal justice systems and social services in addressing these issues.

The book features a well-structured presentation with numerous learning aids within each chapter to support student understanding. Key topics include contemporary challenges such as stalking, hate crimes, human trafficking, and terrorism, making it an essential resource for students, researchers, and professionals interested in the field of victimology. For instructors, valuable resources are available at study.sagepub.com/daigle2e.

Victimology: The Essentials, Second Edition, was published by SAGE Publications, Inc on August 25, 2017, and is 328 pages long. It carries the ISBN-10 1506388515 and the ISBN-13 978-1506388519.

“A comprehensive and insightful presentation of victimology and victimization, . . . well written, [with] many learning aids within each chapter that benefit the student.” —Michael S. Proctor, Texas A&M University–San Antonio