{"title":"George E. Higgins","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeorge E. Higgins\u003c\/strong\u003e offers insightful works that delve into the complexities of victimology and criminal justice, making his writings essential for students and professionals in the field. His clear, analytical approach provides a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by victims and the societal structures surrounding them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect thoughtfully researched content grounded in education and reference, enriching their knowledge with practical perspectives on crime, victim rights, and social responses. Higgins’ books serve as valuable resources for those seeking to explore these important topics with clarity and depth.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"understanding-victimology-by-shelly-clevenger-9781032254647","title":"Understanding Victimology","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eUnderstanding Victimology: An Active Learning Approach\u003c\/em\u003e is the only textbook with extensive discussion of both online and offline victimization, reinforced by group and individual learning activities. Our textbook offers instructors a variety of active learning exercises—both in the book itself and in the authors’ ancillaries—that engage students in the material and shed light on the experiences of marginalised social groups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThrough these activities, students become engaged with the material at a higher level of learning. They learn how victimisation happens and explore the challenges people who experience crime face in acquiring assistance from the criminal-legal system. Students also build their abilities to work with others in a collaborative learning environment, encouraging professional socialisation for the future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe chapters in this second edition address gaps in information typically presented in victimology that ignore prevention or intervention. These topics are currently at the forefront of the national conversation about sexual violence in higher education. New to this edition is added coverage of immigrants and minorities, as well as a new chapter on the media and victimisation. Instructor resources are available online.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for undergraduate courses in victimology, this book also serves the needs of sociology and women’s studies courses and can be taught university-wide as part of diversity and inclusion initiatives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47608230543596,"sku":"9781032254647","price":341.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781032254647-understanding-victimology.jpg?v=1778191471"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/george-e-higgins.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}