Download or read book Criminal Violence written by Marc Riedel and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2015-06 with total page 401 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examines violence. Looks at characteristics of victims, offenders, and offenses, places where violence occurs, and trends over time. Also examines theories used to understand types of violence and solutions proposed, including proactive (preventive) and reactive (punishment) strategies.