Introduction à la victimologie

Victimology emerged within the modern criminal justice system, in which the victim only played the role of a witness. The objective of this new science was to better understand crime and its impact on the victim. Jo-Anne Wemmers traces the birth of victimology as a discipline, highlighting early European interest in victims, while exploring the relationships between victims, the state, and the accused across centuries and continents. This historical introduction sheds light on the various definitions of victimology and the consequences of victimization—psychological effects, social or financial repercussions on victims—and the existing solutions today, both in Canada and other countries.

The translation of theory into practice is supported by surveys and research findings on victims and victimization. Readers can thus assess the significance and effectiveness of current legislation. The author skillfully analyzes and explains policies, victim participation in criminal proceedings, as well as restorative justice at the Quebec, Canadian, and international levels. Victimology finally has its foundational textbook.

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