April 2008

June 2008

June 17: The January-March 2008 issue of The Victimologist (Vol. 11, #1) is now available for download from our Publications page.

 

May 2008: 

CALL FOR CASES  for publication

Dr. Raffaella Sette, of the University of Bologan, Italy is seeking cases for publication in a book:  Cases on Technologies for Teaching Criminology and Victimology: Methodologies and Practices

Proposal Submission Deadline: August 15, 2008
Full details in Adobe Acrobat format available:  here

The first aim of the proposed book is to know the state of the art in research and teaching of criminology and victimology thanks to the contributions of researchers, academic professors, and experts from all over the world. The second objective is to analyze the role of these disciplines in training experts.

The book will study how the interaction between the academic culture and the specific needs of the field of professional training in criminology and victimology should create a positive synergy for new solutions.

The Overall Objectives of the Book

1. to define the state of the art scientific research in the fields of criminology and victimology all over the world;
2. to provide a judicious mix of practical experiences and research in the form of case studies;
3. to examine, in a holistic and dynamic way, real situations of teaching, training and of research;
4. to analyze the pros and the cons of different methodologies for teaching of criminology and victimology in the universities, Police Academies, and crime victim services;
5. to become a point of reference for people who design and develop criminology and victimology programs.

April 2008:

April 10: The 13th International Symposium on Victimology
Aug 23-28, 2009
Tokiwa University, Mito, Ibaraki, Japan
Conference program, themes, registration and accommodation information is available at the conference website: http://www.isv2009.com/

Dates to Remember:

• Start date for abstract submissions: The beginning of Abstract submission has been postponed
• Deadline for abstract submissions: March 31, 2009
• Deadline for final paper submissions: May 31, 2009
• Early symposium registration period: February 1 - May 1, 2009
• Regular symposium registration period: May 2 - July 31, 2009

Conference Theme: Victimology and Human Security
Sub-themes (tentative)

1. Theory on Victimology and Human Security
2. A Victim Convention in the light of International Instruments and National Norms
3. The work of the UNHCR and Victims of Abuse of Power, Refugee Victims and Displaced Persons
4. Victims of Human Trafficking, Sexual Exploitation and other Transnational Crimes
5. The Development of Victim Issues in the National Justice Systems, especially in Asia
6. Responses to Disaster Victimization
7. Psycho-traumatological and Psychological Interventions, building a network and coordination of Victim-specialized Interveners (professionals and volunteers)
8. Victimization of Indigenous People and other Marginalized Groups
9. Special Victimizations: Victims of Family Violence, Torture, Terrorist Attacks, Consumer Fraud, and Cyber Victim

April 21: The Victimologist, Vol. 10, combined Issues #3 and #4 is now available for download at: The Victimologist vol. 10 #3-4 (combined)

April 4: APAV – Portuguese Association for Victim Support - is organising the Victims & Mediation Seminar that will be held in 14-15 July 2008 in Lisbon, Portugal.

Organised under the Project Victims & Mediation, co-financed by the European Commission, this seminar aims to attain a more exact notion of the current standing and treatment information of victims in victim-offender mediation projects and programmes in Europe. .
 
We welcome everyone to be part of this seminar and share this important opportunity for researchers and practitioners working in the area of mediation, victim support and justice.

For more detailed information please check the website:
http://www.apav.pt/victimsmediation

To download the media pack of the seminar, which includes a brochure with the programme, registration form and a banner, please check:
http://www.apav.pt/victimsmediation/VM_seminar_mediapack.zip

If you have any questions, feel free to reach us at the following e-mail: carmenrasquete@apav.pt, or phone number +351 21 358 79 15.

March, 2008:

Call for Papers

Victim Support Service (South Australia): is hosting the 2008 National Victims of Crime Conference - to be held in Adelaide, 23-24 September 2008.
Website: http://www.victimsa.org/index.php?module=webpage&id=25.
A downloadable brochure for the event is available here.

The conference, entitled:  “New Ways Forward – Pathways to Change” will have as its focus, the future development of victim services in Australia and will be exploring this through the themes of Law Reform, Participation & Accountability and Responding to Victims. We are currently seeking abstracts for presentation

At this stage, we have confirmed the following keynote speakers:

• Professor Judith Herman (pre-recorded interview)
• Irvin Waller
• Jo-Anne Wemmers

The website will be updated as new information about the conference becomes available.

February, 2008:

As you may be aware, Victim Support Europe is an organisation of non-governmental bodies that provide assistance and information to victims of crime. Founded in 1990 as European Forum for Victim Services, Victim Support Europe promotes the establishment and development of victim services across Europe.

Victim Support Europe has noted that the European Union’s most recent priorities in the justice area do not include victims of crime. The limited focus on victim issues has affected the protection and promotion of victims’ rights across Europe. Research shows that only about 16% of all victims with expressed needs in the EU are provided with support in the aftermath of crime. To address this, Victim Support Europe has produced its first Manifesto for Europe, to promote victims’ rights and call for victim issues to be put back on the EU agenda. We are, among other things, calling on promotion and protection of victims’ rights to be included in the next five-year EU programme within Freedom, Justice and Security.

The Manifesto will be launched at a media conference at 11.00 am on Wednesday 20th of February 2008 at:
Directorate-General (DG) for Freedom, Security & Justice
European Commission
46 Rue de Luxembourg 1050
Brussels Belgium

We have invited Jonathan Faull, Director General for Justice, Freedom and Security to host the event. We look forward to an interesting day and I encourage as many of you as possible to attend. If you are unable to make the launch, but would like a copy of our Manifesto, please let me know and I will provide you with one after the launch. There will be security control at the launch, so please bring with you some form of identification and this invitation. To assist in providing appropriate accommodation and refreshments, if would be useful if you could please indicate if you, or anyone from your office, are able to attend.