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Abstract : Are Crime Victims Being Gagged Under the Israeli Criminal Justice Procedures?
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Abstract: In this conceptual article we examine the issues revolving around crime victims’ participation under the Israeli criminal procedure in recent years. As such, the article discusses the official status of victims, the protections guaranteed by local legislation during the various legal stages--beginning with the criminal investigation procedure through the protections guaranteed under law, and their routine implementation. Specifically, the article discusses changes in Israeli legislation and practice in regard to victims’ rights, while comparing them to those in other countries. Further, the article discusses the introduction of restorative justice to legal procedures in Israel, and its relevance to victims’ rights. It concludes with a recommendation to establish a standardized policy that will assure victims’ rights in order to secure their status while also ensuring that they are being exposed to a therapeutic process that is much needed for the victims, and in particular for domestic and sexual assault victims. Keywords: Victims’ Impact Statement, Sexual victimization, Victims rights, Domestic Violence, Restorative Justice.Download Full Article |
Abstract : Empowering the Frontline Police Officers to Cope with Police Social Service Role Strain in China
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Abstract: Provision of social service is one of the most significant roles of the police. A review of the related literature in policing seems to reveal that empowerment holds significance for frontline officers who are largely responsible for social service delivery. This study examines the possible relationships between police social service structural empowerment (PSSSE), police social service psychological empowerment (PSSPE) and police social service role strain (PSSRS) among frontline police officers in China. This study adopts a two-phase (quantitative and qualitative approaches) sequential explanatory design. In the first phase, a questionnaire is used to collect data from a sample of two hundred frontline community patrol officers in Shenzhen Public Security Bureau, China. After conducting the quantitative analysis, the author uses in-depth interviews to explore the nature of PSSRS, PSSSE, PSSPE from twelve selected interviewees’ insights. According to the results of the survey and in-depth interviews, the participants report a comparatively high level of PSSRS and low levels of PSSSE and PSSPE. It has been found that there are significantly negative correlations between PSSSE, PSSPE and PSSRS in the Chinese police organization. The Chinese police force is suggested to provide effective interventions for individual experience of psychological empowerment and reorganize the current paramilitary-bureaucratic model by changing the management practices for structural empowerment in response to the PSSRS among frontline police officers. Keywords: Social service, role strain, empowerment, police, China.Download Full Article |
Abstract : Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Offending Behaviour- Case Report
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Abstract: The association between Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Offending behaviour is well documented in Literature. The DSM IV and the NICE Clinical guidelines state that Hyperactivity, Impulsiveness and poor concentration are the core features of this condition. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder can be seen as a Neurodevelopmental disorder and a spectrum disorder. In this case report the discontinuation of pharmacological treatment with Modified release preparation of Methyl phenidate Hydrochloride led to an escalation of offending behaviour within a few weeks which resulted in an admission into a Secure Children’s facility in Leeds West Yorkshire and Subsequent ‘Electronic tagging’ in a 15 year old. Some young persons with ADHD can present with ‘complex needs’ and Health care professionals, Drug workers and other staff as well as Forensic Physicians working within the Custodial and Forensic settings would need to be sensitive and responsive to their needs in order to ensure the continuity of treatment for as long as is practicable and achievable even whilst in custody. The importance of multidisciplinary and multiagency working with a ‘joined up’ approach so as to maximise out come is highlighted. Keywords: Adhd, offending, behaviour, crime, youth, Ritalin.Download Full Article |
Abstract : Using Open-Source Data to Study Bias Homicide Against Homeless Persons
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Abstract: Despite their high-profile nature, there has been a lack of scholarly research on bias-motivated homicide in the United States. One explanation for this dearth of prior research is the lack of official data available on this type of crime. In response, the current study proposes an alternative method for studying one form of bias crime, homicides targeting homeless persons, using open-source data (e.g., court documents, news media reports, advocacy group chronologies, etc.). To demonstrate their utility, open-source data are employed to empirically examine anti-homeless homicide incident, suspect, and victim characteristics. Findings reveal that anti-homeless homicide tends to be committed in public parks with blunt objects by groups of young males against older, solitary male victims. Implications for policy are briefly discussed. Keywords: Homicide, homelessness, open-source data.Download Full Article |
