The rediscovery of the crime victim (John Pointing and Mike Maguire). Origins of victims support philosophy and pratice (Christopher Holtom and Peter Raynor). The value and limitations of victims support schemes (Claire Corbett and Mike Maguire). Hidden violence against women (Elizabeth A. Stanko). Volunteer- -based services to rape victims: some recent developments(Claire Corbett and Kathy Hobdell). Feminist responses to sexual abuse: the work of the Birmingham Rape Crisis Centre (Anna T.). Reactions to rape: effects, counselling and the role of health professionals (Gillian Mezey). Children as victims (Jane Morgan). Racial attacks and racial harassment: lessons from a local project (Jane Cooper and Jones Pomeyie).Multiple victimization (Hazel Genn).Age, vulnerability and the impact of crime (R. I. Mawby). Ideological trends within the victims movement: an international perspective (Jan Van Dijk). Victims'needs or victims'rights: alternative approaches to policy- making (R.I. Mawby). Prosecuting child sexual abuse: a challenge to the status quo (Zsuzsanna Adler). The 'victim movement' and legal reform (Peter Duff). The British Crime Survey: origins and impact (Pat Mayhew and Mike Hough). Risk of crime and fear of crime: a realist critique of survey-based assumptions (Jock Young). Ideologies, political parties, and victims of crime (Alan Phipps). Fiefs and peasants: accomplishing change for victims in the criminal justice system (Joanna Shapland). International standards, national trail blazing, and the next steps (Irvin Waller). Afterword (Helen Reeves) .