An International Perspective on Contemporary Developments in Victimology

An International Perspective on Contemporary Developments in Victimology
Author: Janice Joseph
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 339
Release: 2020-06-29
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 3030416224

This festschrift in honor of the work and legacy of Dr. Marc Groenhuijsen provides an international and holistic overview of recent developments in victimology, taking a global scope but grounded in everyday experiences of victims. Its multidisciplinary perspective reflects a range of approaches and practices in victimology, including contributions from the fields of social work, criminology, sociology, psychology, and law. Firstly, the volume introduces new perspectives in victimology, and then analyzes different forms of victimization in countries worldwide. It gives special attention to victims’ rights and participation in the criminal justice system, detailing victim-centered approaches to justice through practices such as restorative justice and restitution. Highlighting the growth and development of victimology from a specialization in criminology to an academic discipline in its own right, this book reflects the range of approaches and depth of scholarship in the field. This will be an essential resource to students of victimology, researchers, policy makers, and victim’s advocates.

Cyber Victimology

Cyber Victimology
Author: Debarati Halder
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 120
Release: 2021-10-29
Genre: Law
ISBN: 1498784909

Cyber Victimology provides a global socio-legal-victimological perspective on victimisation online, written in clear, non-technical terms, and presents practical solutions for the problem. Halder qualitatively analyzes the contemporary dimensions of cyber-crime victimisation, aiming to fill the gap in the existing literature on this topic. A literature review, along with case studies, allows the author to analyze the current situation concerning cyber-crime victimisation. A profile of victims of cyber-crime has been developed based on the characteristics of different groups of victims. As well, new policy guidelines on the basis of UN documents on cybercrimes and victim justice are proposed to prevent such victimisation and to explore avenues for restitution of justice for cases of cyber-crime victimisation. This book shows how the effects of cyber victimisation in one sector can affect others. This book also examines why perpetrators choose to attack their victim/s in specific ways, which then have a ripple effect, creating greater harm to other members of society in unexpected ways. This book is suitable for use as a textbook in cyber victimology courses and will also be of great interest to policy makers and activists working in this area.

Revisiting the 'Ideal Victim'

Revisiting the 'Ideal Victim'
Author: Marian Duggan
Publisher: Policy Press
Total Pages: 378
Release: 2018-07-04
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1447339169

Nils Christie’s (1986) seminal work on the ‘Ideal Victim’ is reproduced in full in this edited collection of vibrant and provocative essays that respond to and update the concept from a range of thematic positions. Each chapter celebrates and commemorates his work by analysing, evaluating and critiquing the current nature and impact of victim identity, experience, policy and practice. The collection expands the focus and remit of ‘victim studies’, addressing key themes around race, gender, faith, ability and age while encompassing new and diverse issues. Examples include sex workers as victims of hate crimes, victims’ experiences of online fraud, and recognising historic child sexual abuse victims in Ireland. With contributions from an array of academics including Vicky Heap (Sheffield Hallam University), Hannah Mason-Bish (University of Sussex) and Pamela Davies (Northumbria University), as well as a Foreword by David Scott (The Open University), this book evaluates the contemporary relevance and applicability of Christie’s ‘Ideal Victim’ concept and creates an important platform for thinking differently about victimhood in the 21st century.

International Handbook of Victimology

International Handbook of Victimology
Author: Shlomo Giora Shoham
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 734
Release: 2010-02-23
Genre: Law
ISBN: 1420085484

In the nearly four decades since the First International Symposium on Victimology convened in Jerusalem in 1973, some concepts and themes have continued to hold a prominent place in the literature, while new ones have also emerged. Exploring enduring topics such as conceptions of victimhood, secondary and hidden victimization, and social services f

Modern Insights and Strategies in Victimology

Modern Insights and Strategies in Victimology
Author: Borges, Gabriela Mesquita
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 310
Release: 2024-03-22
Genre: Social Science
ISBN:

The study of victimization is experiencing profound changes with the introduction of new challenges and demands. From emerging forms of victimization to the continuous evolution of perpetrators’ methods, these shifts necessitate critical adjustments of the study at theoretical and practical levels. The scientific community, as well as public communities and institutions of justice grapple with the intricate connections between crime victims and the justice system. Amidst this urgency, there is a distinctive need for a comprehensive resource that not only delves into the complexities of victimology but also addresses the evolving theoretical and practical frameworks shaping the field. Victimization has transformed into unprecedented forms, impacting individuals, communities, and institutions. These changes create a demand for innovative solutions at multiple levels. The scientific community faces the challenge of adapting theoretical approaches, prevention, and intervention strategies to keep pace with evolving victimization methods. Communities and organizations require new protection strategies, particularly in the face of collective victimization. Within justice systems, constant vigilance and adaptation are essential to navigate the complexities of these transformations. Modern Insights and Strategies in Victimology serves as the definitive solution to the pressing challenges presented by the evolving landscape of victimology. Exclusively featuring qualitative studies, the book offers a unique perspective by delving deeply into the lived experiences, narratives, and emotions within the justice system. Through its contemporary and systematic approach, the handbook integrates theoretical approaches with recent empirical studies, emphasizing qualitative methodologies. The book is a testament to its commitment to enriching academic scholarship while providing invaluable insights to victim assistance professionals, policymakers, and decision-makers.

International Perspectives on Crime and Justice

International Perspectives on Crime and Justice
Author: K. Jaishankar
Publisher: K. Jaishankar
Total Pages: 759
Release: 2009
Genre: Crime
ISBN: 1443801984

In a world of growing interdependence, crimes are no longer confined by national boundaries. In this context, the necessity to understand criminological developments across the globe becomes imperative. This book aims to offer cross-cultural perspectives of different criminological issues and criminal justice systems operating worldwide. This book emphasizes the collective understanding of criminological problems from an international perspective. This book is a quintessence of contemporary criminological developments, with a global outlook. The book is an edited volume of articles collected from criminologists all over the world. It is a peer reviewed collection. The chapters focuses on various criminological issues such as Bullying, Child abuse, Corrections (Institutional and Community), Cyber crimes, Corporate crime, Corruption, Costs of crime, Crime Analysis, Crime prevention, Crime Mapping and GIS, Criminal justice systems, Environmental crime, Ethnic/communal/caste conflicts, Family violence, Fear of crime, High tech crimes, Homicide, Human trafficking, Juvenile Delinquency, Organized crime, Offenders including women offenders, Policing, Prisons, Public attitudes, Restorative justice, Sexual assault, Stalking, Theories of crime, Transnational crime, Victimology, Violence, White collar crime, and Workplace violence. The book aims to provide theoretical frameworks and pragmatic discussions on Criminology and Criminal Justice. It is intended for Academics, Criminal Justice professionals, and Graduate Students who want to improve their understanding of the issues and challenges that arise when issues related to criminology and criminal justice cross national boundaries. Also, practitioners and academics of allied fields like sociology, psychology, geography, political science, public administration and forensic sciences whose research interests include either crime/criminal justice system/Victim or crime analysis will find this book useful. â oeThe comprehensive framework of this book means that it provides a rich variety of international perspectives on an array of crime and justice-related issues. The thirty chapters presented here are a treasure trove of insights in terms of both topical variety and approaches within topic. Dr. Jaishankar has assembled a valuable collection of readings that will find broad acceptance internationally.â Prof. Keith Harries (From the Foreword)

The Emerald Handbook of Feminism, Criminology and Social Change

The Emerald Handbook of Feminism, Criminology and Social Change
Author: Sandra Walklate
Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing
Total Pages: 429
Release: 2020-07-02
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1787699552

Emerald Studies in Criminology, Feminism and Social Change offers a platform for innovative, engaged, and forward-looking feminist-informed work to explore the interconnections between social change and the capacity of criminology to grapple with the implications of such change.

Developing Digital Inclusion Through Globalization and Digitalization

Developing Digital Inclusion Through Globalization and Digitalization
Author: Ahmed, Elsadig Musa
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 479
Release: 2024-08-01
Genre: Computers
ISBN:

The nexus between globalization and digitalization presents unprecedented opportunities and complex challenges in today's rapidly evolving digital landscape. As the world becomes increasingly interconnected, there is a pressing need to understand how these forces interact to shape our economies, societies, and environment. However, existing knowledge gaps hinder our ability to harness their full potential for sustainable development. Developing Digital Inclusion Through Globalization and Digitalization addresses this critical issue by comprehensively analyzing the relationship between globalization and digitalization. This book serves as a roadmap for policymakers, industry leaders, academics, and international organizations seeking to navigate the complexities of the digital age and leverage globalization and digitalization for sustainable development.

Imagining Far-right Terrorism

Imagining Far-right Terrorism
Author: Josefin Graef
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 244
Release: 2022-02-03
Genre: History
ISBN: 1000534995

Imagining Far-right Terrorism explores far-right terrorism as an object of the narrative imagination in contemporary Western Europe. Western European societies are generally reluctant to think of far-right and racist violence as terrorism, but the reasons for this remain little understood. This book focuses on the extraordinarily complex case of the National Socialist Underground (NSU) in Germany, and high-profile instances of racist violence in Sweden and Norway. The author analyses the narratives surrounding far-right and racist violence, drawing on a broad range of empirical sources. Her account attributes the limits of imagining violence as far-right terrorism to elite practices of narrative control that maintain positive images of the liberal-democratic order in counterpoint to its two constitutive "others" – the far-right and racialised minorities. Situated broadly within the scholarly tradition of critical terrorism studies, the book breaks new ground in research on far-right terrorism by following its narrative traces across time, public spaces of contestation, and national borders. It also draws on material and findings originally written in German, Swedish, and Norwegian, which were previously not available in English. This much-needed volume will be of particular interest to students and researchers of terrorism and political violence, right-wing extremism, European politics, and communication studies.

FUTURISTIC RESEARCH AND INNOVATION IN NURSING, HUMANITIES AND MANAGEMENT

FUTURISTIC RESEARCH AND INNOVATION IN NURSING, HUMANITIES AND MANAGEMENT
Author: Dr. Sammi Kumari
Publisher: sarvad publication
Total Pages: 162
Release: 2024-04-27
Genre: Education
ISBN:

We realised that this book will create a lot of excitement, and challenge, joy, and happiness among all of us. Challenging consensus is never easy. This is because the system will try to maintain the status quo by any means necessary in any situation, of any type. After years of experience in the field of Management, Nursing, and Research we feel the need to share our knowledge, analysis, and conclusions. We hope it ignites a discussion that could lead to major cultural changes and shopping cart overhauls. The beneficiaries will be all of us – ourselves, our students, our loved ones, and society at large – living healthier and longer. Management research is challenging, exciting, engaging, and rewarding. The main idea of editing/writing this book is to help students from different fields and prepare and motivate them for more research. The purpose of writing this book was to make research more interesting for all students in different fields. It differs in approach and content from all other interdisciplinary textbooks. It will contain the work of all aspiring students of undergraduate, Postgraduate, and doctoral Research (M.Phil. and Ph.D.). It will help the research scholars to publish their original research work in an ISBN book. Futuristic Research and Innovation in Nursing, Humanities, and Management provides information to all students about research findings and provides new information to develop new foundations for the research profession.