Perspectives on Elderly Crime and Victimization

Nonfiction, Health & Well Being, Medical, Specialties, Geriatrics, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Crimes & Criminals, Criminology
Cover of the book Perspectives on Elderly Crime and Victimization by , Springer International Publishing
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: ISBN: 9783319726823
Publisher: Springer International Publishing Publication: March 28, 2018
Imprint: Springer Language: English
Author:
ISBN: 9783319726823
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
Publication: March 28, 2018
Imprint: Springer
Language: English

This textbook focuses on the criminality and victimization of the elderly population. It provides a global perspective on the extent of the elderly crime and victimization, with international comparisons for addressing the problem. It explores the extent and types of crimes committed by the elderly, the characteristics of older criminals, and the responses of the criminal justice system (including prisons and institutions) to elderly criminals, including: diversion programs, community-based treatment programs, and special programs including health & mental health care services for older prisoners.

The second part of the book covers victimization of the elderly. Research findings show that certain crimes including fraud, theft, and certain types of financial crimes disproportionately affect older people, and these types of crimes are growing in prevalence. This work explores the characteristics of older victims and the types of crimes that affect them.

Finally, the book presents comparative international research on approaches to crime prevention, education, and legislation to address the victimization of the elderly. This work will be of interest to students in criminology and criminal justice, as well as related fields such as sociology, and gerontology.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

This textbook focuses on the criminality and victimization of the elderly population. It provides a global perspective on the extent of the elderly crime and victimization, with international comparisons for addressing the problem. It explores the extent and types of crimes committed by the elderly, the characteristics of older criminals, and the responses of the criminal justice system (including prisons and institutions) to elderly criminals, including: diversion programs, community-based treatment programs, and special programs including health & mental health care services for older prisoners.

The second part of the book covers victimization of the elderly. Research findings show that certain crimes including fraud, theft, and certain types of financial crimes disproportionately affect older people, and these types of crimes are growing in prevalence. This work explores the characteristics of older victims and the types of crimes that affect them.

Finally, the book presents comparative international research on approaches to crime prevention, education, and legislation to address the victimization of the elderly. This work will be of interest to students in criminology and criminal justice, as well as related fields such as sociology, and gerontology.

More books from Springer International Publishing

Cover of the book CHIPS 2020 VOL. 2 by
Cover of the book A Kitchen Course in Electricity and Magnetism by
Cover of the book Decision Models in Engineering and Management by
Cover of the book Philip Pettit: Five Themes from his Work by
Cover of the book Advances in Bionanomaterials by
Cover of the book Geographical Information Systems Theory, Applications and Management by
Cover of the book Bridging Complexity and Post-Structuralism by
Cover of the book Perspectives in Business Informatics Research by
Cover of the book Non-technological Innovations for Sustainable Transport by
Cover of the book Al-Si Alloys by
Cover of the book Social Entrepreneurship and Tourism by
Cover of the book Biologics to Treat Substance Use Disorders by
Cover of the book The Structure and Evolution of the Sun by
Cover of the book 9th International Symposium on High-Temperature Metallurgical Processing by
Cover of the book International Perspectives on Teaching and Learning Mathematics with Virtual Manipulatives by
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy