Violence and Victims

Violence and Victims is a peer-reviewed journal of theory, research, policy, and clinical practice in the area of interpersonal violence and victimization. The journal seeks to facilitate the exchange of information on this subject across such professional disciplines as psychology, sociology, criminology, law, medicine, nursing, psychiatry, and social work. Special emphasis is given to the reporting of original empirical research on violence-related victimization within and outside of the family, the etiology and perpetration of violent behavior, health care research related to interpersonal violence and to trauma, legal issues, and implications for clinical and community interventions. Development and validation of new assessment and treatment methods are also given high priority