Victimology
Victimology (pronounced: vik-ti-mol-o-gy) is a branch of criminology that studies the victims of crime, including the psychological effects on them, their relationships with offenders, the interactions of victims and the criminal justice system, and the connections between victims and other social groups and institutions.
Etymology
The term "victimology" was coined in 1947 by Beniamin Mendelsohn, a Romanian lawyer and World War II Holocaust survivor, to describe the study of victims of crime. The term is derived from the Latin word "victima," which means "one who is sacrificed," and the Greek word "logia," which means "study of."
Related Terms
- Victim: A person harmed, injured, or killed as a result of a crime, accident, or other event or action.
- Criminology: The scientific study of crime, including its causes, responses by law enforcement, and methods of prevention.
- Restorative Justice: A system of criminal justice that focuses on the rehabilitation of offenders through reconciliation with victims and the community at large.
- Victim Impact Statement: A written or oral statement made as part of the judicial legal process, allowing crime victims the opportunity to speak during the sentencing of the defendant or at subsequent parole hearings.
- Victim Compensation: A government program that provides financial assistance to victims of crime for expenses such as medical and counseling costs, funeral and burial costs, and lost wages or loss of support.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Victimology
- Wikipedia's article - Victimology
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