Essays about: "victimology"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 10 essays containing the word victimology.

1. 1. FEMALE OFFENDER, VICTIM OF THE PATRIARCHAL SYSTEM : A CRITICAL DISCOURSE ANALYSIS OF THE CASE OF LISA MONTGOMERY.

   University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för kriminologi (KR)

   Author : Aimée Niau; [2021]
   Keywords : Case study; court documents; critical discourse analysis; female offender; feminist; victimology; USA;

   Abstract : Adultery, abortion, witchcraft, sex work, are crimes that have historically until today been identified as predominantly female crimes. By criminalizing them, the patriarchal society exercises a control of the body and sexuality of women to maintain and remain them in their gender norms. READ MORE

3. 2. Fraud targeting the elderly - A prize of our open society?

   University essay from Malmö universitet/Fakulteten för hälsa och samhälle (HS)

   Author : Hanna Gustafsson; [2020]
   Keywords : Elderly; Fraud; Organized crime; Sweden; The principle of Public Access to Information; Victimology; Vulnerability;

   Abstract : Fraud targeting the elderly has in recent years received more and more attention, although fraudulent behavior against the elderly only constitute a small part of all reported fraud offences the fact that perpetrators intentionally and systematically utilizing their vulnerability should be taken seriously. It is therefore considered important to expand the knowledge regarding elderly exposure to fraud, but not because of the volume of crime rather because of the particular vulnerability the elderly possesses. READ MORE

4. 3. JUVENILE JUSTICE AND THE UN CONVENTION ON THE RIGHTS OF THE CHILD : A Qualitative Content Analysis on the example of the Russian Federation.

   University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för kriminologi (KR)

   Author : Diana Madsen; [2020]
   Keywords : child rights; juvenile delinquency; juvenile system; juvenile justice; juvenile welfare; Russia; UN Convention on the Rights of the Child; CRC.;

   Abstract : This paper analyses the child rights and juvenile justice system in the contemporary Russian Federation as one of the member countries, that adopted the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child 1989. The choice of the researched country is based on the fact, that Russia is one of the few countries in the world, that has adopted a system of juvenile justice and particularly, the juvenile court as an executive juvenile legal authority, that is primarily addressed to the facilitation of child rights and its compliance to the Convention. READ MORE

5. 4. Grasshoppers Rather Than Ants? - Ideal Victims, Just-World Belief and the Reduction of Victim Compensation in Swedish Law

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionen; Lunds universitet/Juridiska fakulteten

   Author : Joseph Goss; [2019]
   Keywords : criminal law; tort law; criminal injuries compensation; ideal victim; just-world; Law and Political Science;

   Abstract : Monetary compensation to victims of crime can take different forms and be paid by different actors. The rules for calculating the compensation sometimes mandate reduction of the amount awarded for various reasons. This reduction can potentially be experienced by victims as a “secondary victimisation”. READ MORE

6. 5. Factors Influencing Child Trafficking: An analysis of cases reported in Ghana

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för globala studier

   Author : Joseph Agbeko Yadoglah; [2018-09-25]
   Keywords : Child Trafficking; Ghana; ; Victims; Traffickers; Traffickers; Exploitation; Victimology; Victimization;

   Abstract : Trafficking in persons is a global challenge. Several millions of victims are affected by trafficking annually. Most of these victims are children who are exploited sexually and into forced labour. There have been global concerns on the occurrence of trafficking and Ghana as a country, has been placed on the tier 2 watch list by the United States. READ MORE