Citation

Green DL, Pomeroy E. Vict. Offender 2007; 2(1): 63-76.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2007, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/15564880600922117

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Experiencing a criminal victimization is among one of the most stressful human experiences. A cross-sectional study of victims of violent crime and victims of nonviolent crime suggests that there are statistically significant differences in experiences in the initial aftermath of the crime event and a few common effects. This article describes the common effects that are associated with criminal victimization in the context of intense distress and discusses the theoretical implications of well-being in the coping process. One hundred seventy-five victims of violent or nonviolent crime were interviewed. Implications for social work practice and theory and future research are delineated.