United Nations Survey on Crime Trends and Operations of Criminal Justice Systems
The United Nations Survey on Crime Trends and Operations of Criminal Justice Systems (UN-CTS) focuses on harmonizing data collection, identifying crime patterns, improving monitoring of the criminal justice system, and enhancing international comparability of crime statistics. It was mandated by the
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Harmonisation of Substantive Criminal Law in the EU
The Treaty of Lisbon serves as a legal foundation for the harmonisation of substantive criminal law within the European Union. It establishes the basis for judicial cooperation, mutual recognition of judgments, and approximation of laws across Member States. The treaty allows for the establishment o
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Preventing Sexual Exploitation and Abuse in the Workplace
This content highlights the importance of preventing sexual exploitation and abuse within organizations. It covers definitions of sexual exploitation and abuse, core principles, and measures to raise awareness and protect individuals. The focus is on promoting a safe and respectful work environment
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Understanding and Preventing Exploitation - Wolverhampton Safeguarding Together
Explore the sensitive topic of exploitation, focusing on the intricacies of coercion, manipulation, and deception, particularly among children and young people. Learn to identify signs of exploitation, including criminal activities, sexual coercion, and modern slavery. Enhance awareness to provide s
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Understanding Criminal Behavior from a Social Psychological Perspective
This unit delves into the application of social psychology in the legal system, exploring the nature of criminal behavior, responses to criminal acts, the criminal justice system, and rehabilitation. It examines the social ecological perspective of criminal acts and outlines key points related to th
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Understanding Psychological Theories of Criminal Behavior
Psychologically-based criminologists attribute criminal behavior to individual factors such as negative early childhood experiences and inadequate socialization, leading to criminal thinking patterns and incomplete cognitive development. Probation and parole practices are influenced by rehabilitatio
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Understanding Criminal Law and Procedure: Greenvisor's Case
A case study involving embezzlement by Joe Greenvisor, the chief accountant of Nobreath Corporation, sheds light on criminal acts, duties, intent, and societal perspectives on crime. Despite Greenvisor's charitable intentions, his actions constituted a crime under the law. The elements of criminal a
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Implementation of Updated Form 87A for Exploitation Referrals
This briefing note discusses the implementation of an updated Form 87A to address concerns related to domestic abuse, child sexual and criminal exploitation, FGM, and referrals for child and adolescent exploitation issues. The rationale behind the update, consultation process with key partners, and
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Understanding Criminal Offences: A Comparative Analysis
Exploring the concept of criminal offences, this article delves into the definitions in common law and continental law systems. It discusses the structural elements, harmful nature, prohibition, punishment, and distinctive aspects of criminal acts. A comparison between common law and continental law
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Understanding PSEA: Prevention and Response to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse in Humanitarian Settings
Sexual exploitation and abuse in humanitarian settings pose serious threats to vulnerable populations, directly contradicting humanitarian principles. The establishment of initiatives like the Iraq PSEA Network aims to prevent and respond to such misconduct through awareness-raising, capacity buildi
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Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) in COVID-19 Response
Amid the COVID-19 crisis, the risks of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA) are heightened, impacting vulnerable populations. It is crucial for humanitarian actors to uphold existing PSEA commitments and systems. SEA violates fundamental human rights, undermines trust, and has severe consequences for
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Novelties of Horizon Europe on Dissemination & Exploitation (D&E)
Horizon Europe emphasizes the dissemination and exploitation of project results to enhance impact. Lessons learned from H2020 highlight challenges such as lack of skills and awareness. Horizon Europe addresses these issues through improved guidance, redesigned proposal forms, and increased training
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Toolkit for Identifying Vulnerable Children and Youth at Risk of Exploitation
This toolkit provides resources to support practitioners in identifying children and young people who may be vulnerable to exploitation. It includes a glossary of terms related to exploitation, information on Prevent concerns, safety and support plans, and ways to deliver anti-abuse curriculum. The
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Part One: Screening Tool Practitioner Toolkit for Child Exploitation Vulnerability
This toolkit provides practitioners with a screening template to identify children and young people vulnerable to exploitation. It covers indicators, checklists, and guidance for addressing immediate needs. The content defines child exploitation, outlines vulnerable groups, emphasizes professional j
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Understanding the Process of Sealing Criminal Records
Having a criminal record sealed means making it inaccessible to the public while keeping it available to criminal justice agencies. Eligibility for sealing records requires taking action, and not everyone qualifies. This clinic provides guidance on the sealing process and the types of records that c
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Understanding the Roles in Criminal Justice System
The criminal justice system involves three branches of government, each with specific responsibilities, operating at federal, state, and local levels. Law enforcement is primarily a local government function, while legislatures determine criminal laws and punishments. Statutes organized into codes d
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Understanding Substantive Criminal Law in the American Legal System
Substantive criminal law encompasses the definition of criminal acts and penalties, with a core principle being that there can be no crime without a corresponding law. The American legal system follows the Rule of Law, ensuring that all individuals are subject to legal governance. Constitutional lim
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Confiscation in the Criminal Courts: A Guide to Proceeds of Crime Law
Confiscation in the criminal courts involves depriving defendants of benefits gained from criminal conduct within their means. The Proceeds of Crime Law in the Cayman Islands sets guidelines for these proceedings, emphasizing that confiscation is not a form of punishment but aims to recover obtained
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Understanding Child Sexual Exploitation
Child sexual exploitation involves grooming and controlling a child for sexual purposes, with activities categorized into street grooming and online grooming. Street grooming includes befriending the child, gaining their trust, offering substances or gifts, and engaging in sexual acts in exchange fo
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Understanding the Process of Sealing Criminal Records
Sealing criminal records means restricting public access to the records, although they are not destroyed and remain accessible to certain entities. Eligibility requirements vary, and action must be taken to seal records. This presentation covers the process, eligibility criteria, and what to expect
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Understanding Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) in School Communities
Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) is a form of child sexual abuse involving coercion, manipulation, or deceit for sexual activity. Vulnerable groups include children with disabilities, care leavers, those experiencing bullying, and more. Offenders employ grooming tactics to prepare victims and maintai
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Understanding Complex Safeguarding in Child Protection
Complex Safeguarding involves addressing criminal activities linked to vulnerable children and exploitation. The Child Sexual Exploitation Team focuses on building relationships with youth to reduce risks. The team, comprising various professionals, handles cases related to child sexual exploitation
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Maximizing Project Results: Key Strategies for Effective Exploitation
Discover how to enhance project outcomes through strategic exploitation with the Horizon Results Booster Service. Dive into the Key Exploitable Result (KER) methodology, seminar details, and the crucial approach to optimizing project exploitation activities. Gain insights on maximizing resources, en
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Understanding Civil and Criminal Complaints in Legal Cases
Explore the distinctions between civil and criminal complaints in legal scenarios. Learn how a civil case seeks monetary damages while a criminal case pursues punishment for wrongful actions. Understand the roles of plaintiffs and prosecutors, burden of proof, and outcomes in both civil and criminal
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Briefing on the Criminal Procedure Amendment Bill [B12-2021] to the Portfolio Committee on Justice and Correctional Services
The Criminal Procedure Amendment Bill aims to address the constitutional invalidity of section 154(3) of the Criminal Procedure Act by enhancing protection for child victims, accused, and witnesses in criminal proceedings. The Bill proposes prohibiting the publication of information revealing their
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Understanding Criminal Behaviour Orders: An Overview and Legal Requirements
Criminal Behaviour Orders (CBOs) are issued following conviction for criminal offences to tackle serious and persistent anti-social behavior. This talk provides an overview of CBOs, legal requirements, when they are appropriate, and practical tips for implementation. The orders can prohibit or requi
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Lessons Learned from Norwich Multi-Agency Child Exploitation Team
The Norwich Multi-Agency Child Exploitation Team pilot project aimed to address exploitation of children in Norfolk through a contextual safeguarding approach. By reframing the criminal justice response, the team focused on supporting exploited children as victims rather than perpetrators. The team
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Asset Recovery Practices in England and Wales: Criminal vs. Civil Proceedings
Asset recovery in England and Wales involves a combination of criminal and civil proceedings to secure justice and return funds to victims of crime. The CPS's Proceeds of Crime Division plays a crucial role in obtaining Restraint Orders and Confiscation Orders. Civil recovery, focusing on illicit fi
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Understanding the Criminal Justice System in Court Proceedings
This content explores various aspects of the criminal justice system, including the adversarial system, classification of offenses, criminal court systems, trial procedures, plea bargaining, and more. It covers models of criminal justice systems, classification of offenses, modes of trial, sending f
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Overview of the Criminal Justice System
Exploring the complexities of the criminal justice system, this content delves into the adversarial system, classification of offenses, criminal court system, modes of trial, plea bargaining, trial procedures, and various criminal process models.
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Risks of Financial Exploitation Faced by Vulnerable Adults
Vulnerable adults, including those with disabilities or cognitive impairments, are at risk of financial exploitation through scams like IRS fraud, family emergency scams, and healthcare insurance fraud. Elder financial abuse is on the rise, with billions of dollars lost annually. Recognizing these s
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The Statistical Association Between Substance Misuse and Criminal Behavior
This brief synthesis discusses the statistical association between substance misuse (specifically drugs and alcohol) and criminal behavior. It draws upon meta-analyses investigating the links between drug use and crime, as well as alcohol consumption and violent behavior. Various theories are explor
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Zero Tolerance for Sexual Exploitation and Abuse by UN Personnel
Presentation and discussion of the film "To Serve with Pride: Zero Tolerance for Sexual Exploitation and Abuse by UN and related personnel." The session objectives include raising awareness, explaining the principles of the Secretary-General's Bulletin, defining sexual exploitation and abuse, and hi
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Exploring the Factors Behind Criminal Behavior
Understanding who commits crime and why certain individuals are more likely to engage in criminal activities involves exploring a range of social and biological factors. While biology suggests a genetic predisposition to criminal behavior, sociology emphasizes the influence of social factors like fa
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Understanding the Interaction Between Criminal Investigations and Civil Tax Audits in Sweden
The relationship between criminal investigations and civil tax audits in Sweden is explored, highlighting how tax audits and criminal proceedings run concurrently. The mens rea requirement for criminal sanctions and tax surcharge, as well as the integration between criminal sanctions and tax surchar
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Understanding Gang Culture and Criminal Exploitation - Session Insights
This session delves into the complexities of gang culture, criminal exploitation, vulnerability, and violence. Attendees will learn about identifying susceptibility to exploitation, recognizing early warning signs in child protection work, and implementing effective responses to criminal exploitatio
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Protecting Children from Sexual Online Exploitation: Understanding the Threat
Child sexual exploitation is a form of abuse where offenders exploit their power over children, both in person and online. This abuse can take various forms such as cyber molestation, grooming, sextortion, and sexting. It is crucial to educate children, parents, and caregivers about the risks and si
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Fundamentals of Criminal Law and Procedure
Explore the key aspects of criminal law and procedure, including definitions of crime, the role of criminal procedure, sources of law, phases of the criminal process, participants involved, and rules of evidence in legal proceedings. Gain insight into how criminal law is distinct from civil law and
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Financial Exploitation of Older Americans: Legal and Policy Solutions
Explore the legal and policy solutions for addressing financial exploitation of older Americans, including definitions, incidences, regulatory approaches, risk factors, statistics, and consumer financial market trends. Discover the nuances of elder financial abuse, the distinctions between pure and
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Supporting Families Against Child Exploitation: The CACE Journey
Empowering parents and caregivers through education, support groups, and mentorship to combat child exploitation. The Collaboration Against Child Exploitation (CACE) offers informative sessions, ongoing support, and valuable feedback from parents with lived experiences. Through collaboration and pro
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