Search for dissertations about: "crime victims"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 35 swedish dissertations containing the words crime victims.

2. 1. Blaming victims of rape : Studies on rape myths and beliefs about rape

   Author : Kerstin Adolfsson; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Våldtäktsoffer; Våldtäkt; Attityder; Skuld; Våldtäkt; Skuld; Brottslingar: män; Brottsoffer; Fördomar; Rape; Guilt; Criminals: men; Crime victims; Prejudices; Rape victims; Attitude Psychology ; Rape; Guilt;

   Abstract : Rape is a crime characterized by low reporting and conviction rates. Many victims who do report, drop out during the justice process. This is a problem both for the victims themselves and for the legal certainty of societies. One explanation for low reporting rates is victims’ justified fear of being badly treated, mistrusted, and blamed. READ MORE

4. 2. Hate crime victimization : consequences and interpretations

   Author : Mika Andersson; Malmö universitet; []
   Keywords : Hate crime; Criminology; Victimology;

   Abstract : The field of hate crime studies is a young one and as such it is characterized by a high proportion of explorative and inductive studies. This methodological approach is well founded when a field is unfolding as they often generate theoretical conclusions or assumptions. READ MORE

5. 3. Everyday life, crime, and fear of crime among adolescents and young adults

   Author : Alexander Engström; Marie Torstensson Levander; Anna-Karin Ivert; Micael Björk; Anna Dåderman; Vania Ceccato; Malmö universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; adolescents; crime; fear of crime; lifestyle-exposure theory; offending; routine activity theory; smartphone; victimisation; youth; young adults; Kriminologi; Criminology;

   Abstract : Drawing on lifestyle-routine activity theory, this dissertation explores associations between everyday life, crime, and fear of crime among adolescents and young adults. It also examines the operationalisation of the concepts of lifestyle and routine activities, and explores the use of experience methods, via a smartphone application named STUNDA, to collect data about everyday life. READ MORE

6. 4. Victimization, Positioning, and Support : Young Victims' Experiences of Crime

   Author : Sara Thunberg; Åsa Källström; Kjerstin Andersson Bruck; Terese Glatz; Simon Green; Örebro universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Youth; Young People; Victimization; Support; Positioning; Professional; Family; Friends; Information; Practical help;

   Abstract : Victimization early in life can result in a number of different short and long-term consequences, for which young people might need help and support. However, from previous research it is unclear what kind of support young people perceive as supportive. READ MORE

7. 5. Justice for victims of atrocity crimes : prosecution and reparations under international law

   Author : Fanny Holm; Monica Burman; Per Bergling; Pål Wrange; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Crime victims; atrocity crimes; genocide; war crimes; crimes against humanity; prosecution; reparations; human rights; jurisdiction; transitional justice; International Law; folkrätt; Law; juridik;

   Abstract : This thesis takes its starting point from the need for a comprehensive approach towards justice following atrocities, and where not only the states in which the crimes were committed have a role to play. The thesis discusses atrocity crime (genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes) prosecution and reparations procedures concerning individuals as two appropriate courses of action, through which non-territorial states may contribute to atrocity prevention and justice for the victims of atrocities. READ MORE