In this short paper, a summarising report is presented on a two years action-research project (2011-2013) co-funded by the European Union on how to conceive and implement peacemaking circles in a European legal and cultural environment. In a first part of the paper, the background and reasons for implementing peacemaking circles are explained, and attention is given to their added value as compared to the models of victim-offender mediation and conferencing. After a short presentation of the action-research set-up in three countries (Belgium, Germany and Hungary), a selective list of critical issues is discussed as they have been experienced during the project: the selection of files and the preparatory phase of a peacemaking circle, the running of the circle meeting and the meaning of some of its operational principles (the role of the circle keeper, the function of rituals, the talking piece, the decision making process, …). Also the involvement of the community at its different levels - from the community of care to the macro-community - is discussed, as well as how the direct conflict parties experience the presence of these communities. A general conclusion is that a model of peacemaking circles can be implemented in a European context effectively, but developing a methodology on how to involve members of the wider community remains a challenge. |
Zoekresultaat: 130 artikelen
Jaar 2014 xRedactioneel |
Over de aanname ‘herstelrecht alleen geschikt voor jeugd en lichte misdrijven’ |
Tijdschrift | Tijdschrift voor Herstelrecht, Aflevering 4 2014 |
Auteurs | Annemieke Wolthuis en Bas van Stokkom |
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Peacemaking circlesEen onderzoek naar de mogelijke implementatie in Europa |
Tijdschrift | Tijdschrift voor Herstelrecht, Aflevering 4 2014 |
Trefwoorden | Peacemaking circles, implementation in Europe, community, inclusion, equality |
Auteurs | Davy Dhondt en Ivo Aertsen |
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Restorative Transformative Learning en PartnergeweldVan ‘herstellen’ naar ‘herstellend transformeren’ |
Tijdschrift | Tijdschrift voor Herstelrecht, Aflevering 4 2014 |
Trefwoorden | intimate partner violence, restorative justice, transformative learning, meaning perspectives, restorative transformative learning |
Auteurs | Dana Weistra en Anthony Pemberton |
SamenvattingAuteursinformatie |
Many articles have dealt with the question why restorative justice in cases of intimate partner violence (IPV) may or may not be appropriate. Seeing however as a punitive approach towards IPV is rapidly losing popularity as an effective way of dealing with this complex type of violence, as well as the outcomes of a recent study by the European Agency for Fundamental Rights (2014) – where 25% of the Dutch women that were surveyed indicated they had experienced violence by an intimate partner – restorative justice may be a promising alternative after all. |
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Prevalentie van ernstige misdrijven bij slachtoffer-daderbemiddeling |
Tijdschrift | Tijdschrift voor Herstelrecht, Aflevering 4 2014 |
Trefwoorden | seriousness, offenses, mediation, range of cases, outcome |
Auteurs | Wendy Schreurs, Sven Zebel en Elze Ufkes |
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A debate exists in the literature about the question whether (different forms of) mediated contact between victims and offenders occur and are appropriate only after minor offenses. This contribution therefore examines whether a relationship exists between the seriousness of offenses and the degree to which in practice cases result in mediated contact, in the Dutch context. More specifically, we report the first findings of a study aimed to (a) examine the seriousness of cases that were registered at the foundation Slachtoffer in Beeld (Victim in Focus; responsible for the execution of mediated contacts between victims and offenders in the Netherlands), and (b) compare the seriousness of cases at this foundation that resulted in different forms of mediated contact (including cases in which no contact emerged). To this end, we sampled 200 cases from the data system of Victim in Focus in a random manner; consequently, the seriousness of each of these cases was coded. The mean duration of incarceration sentenced for specific offenses in the Netherlands was used as an (as objective as possible) indication of the seriousness of the offenses in these cases. The results indicated that the cases registered at Victim in Focus do not consist exclusively of minor offenses. A substantial part consists of more serious offenses, especially when this is compared to the prevalence of all (minor and serious) offenses in the Netherlands. In addition, we observed no relationship between the seriousness of cases and the form of mediated contact (or no contact) that emerged at Victim in Focus; mediated contact arose to the same degree for serious compared to minor offenses. The implications of these results for the debate mentioned above are discussed, taking into account the manner in which victim-offender mediation is organized in the Netherlands. |
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Naar een beschaafder delictenrechtEen impressie van het seminar ‘Civilising Criminal Justice’, 14 oktober 2014, Rotterdam, Nederland |
Tijdschrift | Tijdschrift voor Herstelrecht, Aflevering 4 2014 |
Auteurs | Suzanne Jansen |
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Diversen |
Jaaroverzicht 2014 |
Tijdschrift | Tijdschrift voor Herstelrecht, Aflevering 4 2014 |
Boekbespreking |
#Aandachtstrut in Disneyworld |
Tijdschrift | Tijdschrift voor Herstelrecht, Aflevering 4 2014 |
Auteurs | Janny Dierx |
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Minderjarig en verdacht, tijd voor herstel |
Tijdschrift | Tijdschrift voor Herstelrecht, Aflevering 4 2014 |
Auteurs | Maartje Berger |
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Boekbespreking |
Criminologie en strafrechtsbedeling |
Tijdschrift | Tijdschrift voor Criminologie, Aflevering 4 2014 |
Auteurs | Dr. mr. Marc Schuilenburg en Prof. dr. René van Swaaningen |
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Waar zijn toch al die ondeugende kinderen gebleven?Diagnose en behandeling van ADHD ter voorkoming van ernstig en gewelddadig crimineel gedrag |
Tijdschrift | Tijdschrift voor Criminologie, Aflevering 4 2014 |
Auteurs | Prof. dr. Willem de Haan |
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Diversen |
NVC Studiemiddag, vrijdag 30 januari 2015, 14.00-17.00 uur, VUCriminologie en opsporing |
Tijdschrift | Tijdschrift voor Criminologie, Aflevering 4 2014 |
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Criminologie en opsporing |
Tijdschrift | Tijdschrift voor Criminologie, Aflevering 4 2014 |
Trefwoorden | criminal investigation, investigative practices, police and security services |
Auteurs | Prof. dr. Edward Kleemans, Dr. Christianne de Poot en Dr. Antoinette Verhage |
SamenvattingAuteursinformatie |
Criminologists have devoted surprisingly little attention to criminal investigation issues. This is understandable given the difficulties faced when performing empirical research into this subject. Getting access to confidential data from police and security services and disclosing such findings in scientific publications remains a challenge. |
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Over pragmatisme en strategie |
Tijdschrift | Tijdschrift voor Criminologie, Aflevering 4 2014 |
Trefwoorden | corporate security, private investigations, private settlements, forum shopping |
Auteurs | Clarissa Meerts MSc |
SamenvattingAuteursinformatie |
In this article data derived from observations and interviews are used to examine private methods of investigation as used by corporate security providers in the Netherlands, and the private settlement options which follow those investigations. It is argued that, rather than leadership being exercised by public actors and institutions (police, prosecutors, criminal courts and also civil courts), those actors are selectively and strategically mobilised by corporate security, on behalf of their private sector clients. Corporate security and its clients have a ‘pick and choose’ approach when searching for an optimal solution for the incident at hand (forum shopping). |
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De diagnostische waarde van bewijs |
Tijdschrift | Tijdschrift voor Criminologie, Aflevering 4 2014 |
Trefwoorden | Bayesian analysis, Diagnostic value, Evidence evaluation, Alternative scenarios |
Auteurs | Prof. mr. dr. Eric Rassin |
SamenvattingAuteursinformatie |
Traditionally, the Dutch penal judge needs to determine whether the suspect has committed the crime for which he is being prosecuted. This is generally done by accumulating incriminating evidence. Recently, it has been argued that this accumulation fosters the risk of a miscarriage of justice. Alternatively, the judge may want to rely on a Bayesians analysis of the evidence. Particularly, diagnostic values for each piece of evidence must be established. Therefore, it must be investigated how well the evidence fits in the primary and in alternative scenarios. This approach is discussed in this contribution. |
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Kinderpornorechercheurs en hun mentale weerbaarheidHoe rechercheurs de impact van kinderpornografiezaken ervaren en daarmee omgaan |
Tijdschrift | Tijdschrift voor Criminologie, Aflevering 4 2014 |
Auteurs | Drs. Henk Sollie, Dr. Nicolien Kop en Prof. dr. Martin Euwema |
SamenvattingAuteursinformatie |
Eleven Teams against Child Abuse Images and Transnational Child Sex Offences (TBKKs) are operating within the Dutch National Police Force. This study provides an in-depth analysis of the resilience of criminal investigators working in these teams and how they perceive and cope with daily work stressors. Observational studies within five TBKKs and 35 semi-structured interviews with child pornography investigators revealed that managing their heavy caseloads, classifying abusive images, dealing with suspects and conducting home searches can sometimes be (very) challenging. Despite these demanding work aspects, investigators experience low levels of stress. By employing emotional detachment, self-reflection, workload regulation, social support and meaningfulness, they overcome the stress of investigating internet child exploitation. However, successful implementation of these resilience-enhancing strategies depends on the availability of several individual and organizational resources. To reduce the risk of health problems and to stimulate positive functioning, these resources require permanent investment from police management and investigators themselves. |
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Mediëren verhoortechnieken de verandering in verklaringsbereidheid van verdachten? |
Tijdschrift | Tijdschrift voor Criminologie, Aflevering 4 2014 |
Trefwoorden | effectiveness of interrogations, interrogation tactics, suspects’ statement, Structural Equation Modeling |
Auteurs | Dr. Willem-Jan Verhoeven |
SamenvattingAuteursinformatie |
This study aims to provide more knowledge on the extent to which criminal investigators are able to influence suspects’ statement. For this purpose, 166 observed interrogations covering the whole interrogation were analyzed. Based on these longitudinal data Structural Equation Modeling was used to examine the extent to which interrogation tactics mediate the changing statement between the start and the end of the interrogation. The results show that particularly suspects who give a statement on personal affairs at the beginning of the interrogation change their statement. Manipulating techniques are used more often when suspects are silent and confrontational techniques are used more often when suspects declare about the crime. Only confrontational techniques seem to contribute to changes in suspects’ statement. Accusatory interrogation tactics do not mediate the relationship between the statement given at the beginning of the interrogation and the change in statement. It can be concluded that suspects who are silent at the beginning of the interrogation or who declare about the crime in most cases don’t change their statement and that with using accusatory interrogation techniques criminal investigators seem to be unable to influence their statement. |
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Jaarregister 2014 |
Tijdschrift | Tijdschrift voor Criminologie, Aflevering 4 2014 |
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De brug tussen wetenschap en opsporingspraktijkOnderzoek naar de toepassing van sociale netwerkanalyse in de opsporing |
Tijdschrift | Tijdschrift voor Criminologie, Aflevering 4 2014 |
Trefwoorden | social network analysis (SNA), big data, criminal investigation, intelligence |
Auteurs | Drs. Paul Duijn en Dr. Peter Klerks |
SamenvattingAuteursinformatie |
Social network analysis (SNA) has taken its place in the field of criminology, although among Dutch criminologists the emphasis remains on conceptual contributions. Meanwhile, the world of criminal investigation and intelligence has witnessed the development of a blossoming SNA-practice. The emergence of big data makes SNA an indispensable tool to exploit the oceans of data in a meaningful way. Unfortunately, when it comes to employing SNA, academia and the investigations and intelligence domains remain separated. While Dutch analysts adopt scientific ideas and concepts, they rarely contribute to the body of literature; confidential SNA reports remain inaccessible. Shedding light on over forty SNA related internal police studies, this article bridges the gap between Dutch academic criminologists and ‘pracademics’ in law enforcement. |