Journal of Victimology and Victim Justice

Publisher:: Sage Publications, Inc.
Publication date:: 2021-09-06

ISBN:: 2516-6069

Issue Number

No. 6-2, October 2023

Latest documents

A Socio-legal Study in the Cambodian Ponzi Scheme: With Reference to Japan and the United States
This article recommends establishing an investment fraud investigation, a Customer Consultant Agency and a Victim’s Fund Recovery Team to address the problem of the Ponzi scheme in Cambodia. Furthermore, the paper also details how the enactment and law reform prevent customers or investors from becoming the scheme victims and improve prevention, detection, prosecution and fund recovery through the analysis of case studies. This paper focuses on domestic laws and supports that Cambodia should follow the US and Japan systems to counter the Ponzi scheme. This problem should be addressed through international cooperation in a strategic partnership way.
Digital Evidence in Police Investigation: A Comparative Analysis of Challenges Faced in India, the UK and the United States
This research explores the challenges posed by the use of digital evidence in criminal investigations, particularly in the context of fair trial and the presumption of innocence. The article identifies three key issues that could compromise the impartiality and presumption of innocence in investigations, namely, improper and inconsistent use of technology, outdated procedural assurances and a lack of reliability testing in practice. The findings highlight the need for legislative intervention, enforcement of standards and implementation of validation procedures for digital evidence to protect innocent individuals and all parties involved in criminal proceedings. The article also examines how digital evidence practices adhere to fair trial standards and how technology-assisted investigations affect criminal procedures. The study draws on data obtained from a project conducted by the Economic and Social Research Council on the application of digital forensics in police forces in England and the United States. The research provides insights into the evolving nature of investigations in connection to the rising demand for digital expertise and the distribution and coordination of related resources in the police forces.
Negative Responses to Child Sexual Abuse: A Manifestation of Intolerance
‘If We Must Wait for Total Peace Before Thinking of Returning, We May Never Have a Place Called Home’: Support Mechanisms for Displaced Victims of Herder-Farmers Conflict in Benue State, Nigeria
This research investigates the relationship between reintegration outcomes and support systems for displaced populations, with a focus on agricultural communities and returnees in Benue state, Nigeria. The study examines the impact of displacement experiences and return settings on reintegration, as well as the subjective evaluations of individuals regarding their support systems and its influence on successful reintegration. Snowball and purposeful sampling methods were employed to select 44 respondents from various IDP camps, and data was collected through group discussions, in-depth interviews, and key informant interviews. Thematic analysis using NVIVO12plus software was conducted. The findings reveal a complex relationship between reintegration decisions and experiences with displacement support and return settings. In Benue state, displaced victims have two primary support systems: government assistance in collaboration with NGOs, and assistance from private organizations and individuals.
Restorative Justice for Sexual Violence Offences in England and Wales: The Challenges Ahead
While an increased number of restorative justice (RJ) cases involving sexual violence are observed across England and Wales, the extent and scope of its use remain unclear. This article presents the findings of a brief survey distributed amongst RJ practitioners across England and Wales which aimed to understand the use of RJ in cases of sexual violence. We found that while RJ is widely used in such cases, a comprehensive national picture remains unknown. We found problems both collating and analysing the data because of definitional differences, varying organizational recording mechanisms (within and between organizations and geographical boundaries) plus a lack of national direction across the criminal justice system. We call for the development of a sound evidence base that will promote and support the use of RJ for cases involving sexual violence.
‘If We Must Wait for Total Peace Before Thinking of Returning, We May Never Have a Place Called Home’: Support Mechanisms for Displaced Victims of Herder-Farmers Conflict in Benue State, Nigeria
This research investigates the relationship between reintegration outcomes and support systems for displaced populations, with a focus on agricultural communities and returnees in Benue state, Nigeria. The study examines the impact of displacement experiences and return settings on reintegration, as well as the subjective evaluations of individuals regarding their support systems and its influence on successful reintegration. Snowball and purposeful sampling methods were employed to select 44 respondents from various IDP camps, and data was collected through group discussions, in-depth interviews, and key informant interviews. Thematic analysis using NVIVO12plus software was conducted. The findings reveal a complex relationship between reintegration decisions and experiences with displacement support and return settings. In Benue state, displaced victims have two primary support systems: government assistance in collaboration with NGOs, and assistance from private organizations and individuals.
Digital Evidence in Police Investigation: A Comparative Analysis of Challenges Faced in India, the UK and the United States
This research explores the challenges posed by the use of digital evidence in criminal investigations, particularly in the context of fair trial and the presumption of innocence. The article identifies three key issues that could compromise the impartiality and presumption of innocence in investigations, namely, improper and inconsistent use of technology, outdated procedural assurances and a lack of reliability testing in practice. The findings highlight the need for legislative intervention, enforcement of standards and implementation of validation procedures for digital evidence to protect innocent individuals and all parties involved in criminal proceedings. The article also examines how digital evidence practices adhere to fair trial standards and how technology-assisted investigations affect criminal procedures. The study draws on data obtained from a project conducted by the Economic and Social Research Council on the application of digital forensics in police forces in England and the United States. The research provides insights into the evolving nature of investigations in connection to the rising demand for digital expertise and the distribution and coordination of related resources in the police forces.
Negative Responses to Child Sexual Abuse: A Manifestation of Intolerance
A Socio-legal Study in the Cambodian Ponzi Scheme: With Reference to Japan and the United States
This article recommends establishing an investment fraud investigation, a Customer Consultant Agency and a Victim’s Fund Recovery Team to address the problem of the Ponzi scheme in Cambodia. Furthermore, the paper also details how the enactment and law reform prevent customers or investors from becoming the scheme victims and improve prevention, detection, prosecution and fund recovery through the analysis of case studies. This paper focuses on domestic laws and supports that Cambodia should follow the US and Japan systems to counter the Ponzi scheme. This problem should be addressed through international cooperation in a strategic partnership way.
Restorative Justice for Sexual Violence Offences in England and Wales: The Challenges Ahead
While an increased number of restorative justice (RJ) cases involving sexual violence are observed across England and Wales, the extent and scope of its use remain unclear. This article presents the findings of a brief survey distributed amongst RJ practitioners across England and Wales which aimed to understand the use of RJ in cases of sexual violence. We found that while RJ is widely used in such cases, a comprehensive national picture remains unknown. We found problems both collating and analysing the data because of definitional differences, varying organizational recording mechanisms (within and between organizations and geographical boundaries) plus a lack of national direction across the criminal justice system. We call for the development of a sound evidence base that will promote and support the use of RJ for cases involving sexual violence.