OVERVIEW OF VICTIMOLOGY

Abstract

Victimology is a relatively new and emerging interdisciplinary area of the 20^th century. In order to clarify the causes of crime and to better understand the criminal impacts on crime victims, this research area focuses on crime victims who are almost ignored by sociological and criminological studies. In this paper, the author has provided a brief overview of the development of victimology, trends and issues in victimology. The current paper is also a suggestion for encouraging future research papers on crime victims in Vietnam.