The Victimology of a Wrongful Conviction: Innocent Inmates and Indirect Victims

This book explores the numerous indirect victims of wrongful conviction, such as family, friends, co-workers, witnesses, and society, and the tangible and intangible costs of victimization. It also examines the prison experience through the lens of an innocent person and the psychological impact of incarceration for the exoneree, with special attention given to female exonerees and the impact of race.

Format: Hardback
Length: 162 pages
Publication date: 07 July 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This book delves into the intricate web of victims who fall prey to wrongful convictions, extending its scope beyond the mere innocent individual who has been unjustly imprisoned to encompass a multitude of indirect victims who bear collateral consequences. While it rightly acknowledges the profound impact on the wrongfully convicted, this book broadens its lens to examine the far-reaching effects on their family, friends, co-workers, witnesses, the initial victims of the crime, and society as a whole—all these indirect victims who often go unnoticed in discussions of wrongful convictions.

Through captivating interviews with exonerees and indirect victims, the authors vividly portray the tangible and intangible toll of victimization across the board. The prison experience is explored from the perspective of an innocent individual, shedding light on the psychological toll of incarceration for the exoneree. Special attention is given to the often overlooked experiences of female exonerees and the profound impact of race as a compounding factor in numerous miscarriages of justice. The book concludes with an insightful overview of the victimization challenges that exonerees face upon their release.

What sets this book apart is its interdisciplinary approach, drawing insights from a diverse range of fields such as criminal justice, criminology, victimology, psychology, sociology, social justice, history, political science, and law. Undergraduate and graduate students in these disciplines will find immense value in this book as it provides valuable perspectives and insights into their respective areas of study. Moreover, professionals within the legal system will gain a deeper understanding of the far-reaching consequences of wrongful convictions, fostering a more compassionate and informed approach to justice.

Weight: 490g
Dimension: 254 x 178 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367639044