Through an examination of Canadian research data and statistical analysis, this text offers a uniquely Canadian perspective on the contemporary study of victims and victimology. Drawing on the full extent of her experience and expertise, author Hannah Scott provides a historical and methodological context for understanding the subject and addresses such special topics as vulnerable populations, Aboriginal peoples, fraud, and misunderstood areas of victimology. The book concludes with a survey of victims' personal experiences and challenges, remedies and services available to victims in Canada, and initiatives for incorporating the victim/offender relationship into the criminal justice system.

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Hannah Scott is a founding faculty member of UOIT. She received her undergraduate degrees (psychology and sociology) from McMaster University and her master's (sociology) from the University of Guelph. Her doctorate is from the University of Alberta (sociology) and her specializations include victimology, statistics, homicide, and crime prevention through environmental design; Scott is also a leading authority on serial murder.

She has worked in the US and Canada on several inter-agency initiatives. Scott also served as the vice-president of the UOIT Faculty Association until 2010.

'The text utilizes a level of language that I found to be very "readable", yet does not "dumb-down" the level of discussion and analysis... The Canadian content is welcome. The focus on Canadian legislation, data, and practices throughout the text are appreciated.' --Barry McClinchey, University of Waterloo