Are you okay? : a practical guide to helping young victims of crime

"It is clear that we need to do more to help children who have been victims of crime. This book will enable people to do exactly that-...get started with some tried and tested advice and techniques to help young victims.'---Sara Payne, Victims' Champion" "How do you spot the...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Wallis, Pete (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: London ; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania : Jessica Kingsley Publishers , c2010
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Table of Contents:
  • 1. The crimes
  • 2. Indirect victimization or "hidden harm"
  • 3. Understanding the effects of crime and recognizing the signs
  • 4. Raising the issue and responding well
  • 5. Assessment, confidentiality and reporting
  • 6. A swift navigation through the criminal justice system
  • 7. Restorative approaches
  • 8. The overlap between offending and victimization
  • 9. Next steps