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14 scholarships and Open Evening for MScs in Crime, Forensic Science, Terrorism, and Policing

Open Evening for the MSc in Countering Organised Crime and Terrorism, the MSc in Crime Science, the MSc in Crime and Forensic Science and the MSc in Policing.

Wednesday 26th February 2020, from 6-8pm

Venue:  UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON, LONDON 

 

To register for this event please click here

 

UCL’s Dept of Security and Crime Science is home to some of the UK’s premier courses in crime and security. For their dissertation students undertake a wide range of projects, often work-related. For example on the MSc in Crime and Forensic Science, previous projects have included “Persistence of DNA from bodily fluids within the context of internal child sex trafficking investigations” and “Can Forensic Transferable Markers be used to track criminal contacts via secondary transfer?”

 

 

MSc/Diploma in Countering Organised Crime and Terrorism - Full/Part time/Distance learning

This course is aimed at security professionals whose role involves developing and implementing strategies to address the threat of extremism, against public, corporate and critical targets. The course is also suitable for those wishing to make a career in these areas. The course is delivered by experienced practitioners and researchers working in counter-terrorism, intelligence, law enforcement, risk assessment and security technology.

 

MSc/Diploma/Certificate in Crime Science- Full/Part time/Distance learning

This course is the UK’s first (and most successful) programme designed to equip law enforcement and security practitioners, and graduate students, with the means to deliver immediate and sustainable reductions in crime through the use of scientific method. The programme provides techniques to better analyse and reduce crime problems by (a) preventing them from happening in the first place and (b) increasing the probability of detecting and arresting offenders. The programme outlines the theoretical basis for this ‘crime science’ approach and explores its successful application to a range of real-world crime problems. Since its inception in 2002 the MSc in Crime Science has proven exceptionally popular in training hundreds of police, law enforcement, crime analysis, crime reduction, intelligence and security industry practitioners from across the UK and overseas (ranging from junior to senior levels), as well as students wishing to enter these careers.

 

 

 

Plenary sessions of the European crime prevention conference

The #ECPC2020 will take place on 19 and 20 February 2020 in Brussels.
A wide variety of topics will be discussed; during each session our output will be presented
and supplemented by academic views, policy recommendations and initiatives.
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Four plenary sessions in the spotlight

 

 

Setting the stage for crime prevention in the EU

19 February 2020 - 09:30

Crime prevention: it is a complex field. This session will guide you through this field and kicks off the first EUCPN conference. A panel discussion on the concept of crime prevention, reflecting on the current state of play of the field, will set the scope for the activities to come.

EU funding opportunities


20 February 2020 - 09:30

Crime prevention projects can obtain funding from a number of European financial instruments. In this session we will give you an overview of the most relevant funds and explain how to apply for funding.

 

 

New insights into evaluation efforts

19 February 2020 - 15:30

What works in crime prevention? The virtues of the evidence-based approach have been praised throughout the years of EUCPN’s existence. This session will take a closer look at evaluation efforts, offering critical insights from research and allowing for an interesting discussion with the audience.

The future of crime prevention in the EU

20 February 2020 - 12:00

The participants will get the possibility to make suggestions and ask questions to the EUCPN and a panel of stakeholders. The EUCPN also ordered a subcontracted research on its market position to see which other actors work on crime prevention in the EU and how they do this.

 

Identity crime and misuse in Australia: Results of the 2018 online survey

Identity crime and misuse in Australia: Results of the 2018 online survey


The Australian Institute of Criminology (AIC) has released a publication that reports the findings of a community survey of almost 10,000 Australians undertaken in support of the National Identity Security Strategy. 

  • Identity crime is one of the most prevalent crime types in Australia, with rates far exceeding those of property crime and violent crime.
  • Nine out of ten respondents indicated that they considered misuse of personal information to be ‘very serious’ or ‘somewhat serious’. Between 2017 and 2018, there was a small increase in the proportion of those who believed misuse of personal information to be ‘very serious’.
  • In 2018, almost one quarter of respondents reported having been a victim at some point in their lives, and almost 12 percent reported being a victim in the preceding 12 months.
  • Total out-of-pocket losses were substantially lower in 2018 ($2m) than in 2017 (2.9m). Average out-of-pocket losses in 2018 were over $1,000 less than in 2017.
  • The most common consequence of misuse of personal information was refusal of credit in both 2018 and 2017, although in 2018 this declined by a significant 7.6 percentage points from 2017. The consequence of misuse of personal information involving experience of mental or emotional distress requiring counselling or other treatment increased by 1.5 percentage points between 2017 and 2018.
  • Ten percent of respondents who had experienced misuse of their personal information in the last 12 months did not report the misuse at all.


The paper is available for free download on the AIC website: https://www.aic.gov.au/publications/sr/sr19

AIC publication: Recruitment into organised criminal groups: A systematic review

The Australian Institute of Criminology (AIC) has released a paper that synthesises the results of a systematic review of the social, psychological and economic factors leading to recruitment into organised crime.

  • This study examines the international evidence from 47 qualitative, quantitative and mixed-method studies published in or before 2017.
  • The review demonstrates that while the available evidence on the various factors leading to individuals’ recruitment is scarce, there has been growth in the number of rigorous studies in recent years.
  • The most commonly studied factors relating to the recruitment of organised crime members are social relations and criminal backgrounds or expertise.
  • Familial, friendship and professional ties may build a foundation of trust in potential recruits and propagate recruitment opportunities. Recruits also need to demonstrate competence in carrying out specific criminal activities, avoiding police detection, and maintaining group secrecy.
  • Other factors examined in the studies include economic conditions, demographic characteristics, employment, education, and psychological factors.
  • Areas for policy development are identified, such as targeting the extended social networks of organised crime members.

This research was commissioned by the AIC’s Serious and Organised Crime Research Laboratory and undertaken by researchers at Transcrime and the Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Milan. The study will assist in better understanding the social and organisational characteristics of criminal organisations and help inform the development of preventive programs to reduce recruitment into organised criminal groups.

The paper is available for free download on the AIC website: https://aic.gov.au/publications/tandi/tandi583

Joint Statement by President von der Leyen, President Michel, President Sassoli ahead of the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau

Statement, 23 January 2020;

Jerusalem

 

“To forget the dead would be akin to killing them a second time.” ― Elie Wiesel, Night

Seventy-five years ago, Allied Forces liberated the Nazi concentration camp Auschwitz-Birkenau. They ended the most abhorrent crime in European history, the planned annihilation of the Jews in Europe. Six million Jewish children, women and men were murdered as well as millions of innocent people among them hundreds of thousands of Roma, persecuted due to their ethnicity. The price was unspeakably high, but there could hardly be a more symbolic and greater triumph over the Nazis than to commemorate this victory in Israel.

Revisionism and lack of education are threatening the common understanding of the uniqueness of the Shoah that is necessary to translate “Never Again” into concrete action now. By joining today's meeting of Heads of State and Government in Jerusalem, we add our voices to those who are determined to not let extremists and populists go unchallenged when they are trying to cross boundaries and question – once again – human dignity and equality of all human beings.

The Holocaust was a European tragedy, it was a turning point in our history and its legacy is woven into the DNA of the European Union. Remembering the Shoah is not an end in itself. It is one cornerstone of European values. A Europe that places humanity at its centre, protected by the rule of law, democracy and fundamental rights.

We are at a crossroads. As the numbers of survivors is dwindling, we will have to find new ways to remember, embracing the testimonies of the descendants of survivors. They remind us to be vigilant about the rising tide of antisemitism that is threatening the values we hold dear — pluralism, diversity, and the freedoms of religion and expression. Values that cherish minorities: all minorities, and always. Jewish communities have contributed to shaping the European identity and will always be part of it.All parts of our society, new and old, must embrace these lessons from the Shoah.

We have a duty to stand shoulder to shoulder with Jewish communities as they feel again threatened across Europe - most recently in Halle, Germany. All EU Member States stand united in the determination that any form of racism, antisemitism and hatred have no place in Europe and we will do whatever it takes to counter them. State authorities, as well as actors from across all sectors of civil society should unite to reaffirm Europe's unfaltering vigilance whenever and wherever democratic values are threatened.

We cannot change history, but the lessons of history can change us.

 

Ursula von der Leyen

Pres. of the European Commission                       

 

Charles Michel

Pres. of the European Council                      

 

David Maria Sassoli

Pres. of the European Parliament

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New AIC Publication: Female perpetrated domestic violence: Prevalence of self-defensive and retaliatory violence

Female perpetrated domestic violence: Prevalence of self-defensive and retaliatory violence


The AIC has released a paper that examines the prevalence of self-defensive and retaliatory violence among a sample of domestic violence incidents involving a female person of interest (POI).

  • The study analysed 153 randomly selected police narratives for domestic violence incidents in New South Wales. This included 74 incidents involving an Indigenous female POI and 79 involved a non-Indigenous POI.
  • Consistent with international literature, female perpetrated domestic violence often occurred during the process of separation (40%) and relationship instability characterised by frequent conflict, separation and reconciliation (33%).
  • One in three (34%) women used a weapon, but male victims were not more likely to be injured in these incidents.
  • There were a number of differences between incidents involving Indigenous and non-Indigenous POIs. Indigenous women were more likely to be in a relationship with the victim but this relationship was more likely to be characterised by frequent conflict, separation and reconciliation. Incidents involving an Indigenous POI were more likely to occur in a residential location and involve an intoxicated male victim.
  • Half (48%) of all female perpetrated domestic violence incidents involved self-defensive or retaliatory violence (violent resistance). This means the female POI was responding to the abusive actions of their partner (20%) and/or had previously been a victim of recorded violence perpetrated by their partner (33%).
  • Indigenous women were more likely than non-Indigenous women to use violent resistance (57% vs 40%).
  • Incidents involving female violent resistance were more likely to result in the male responding with physical violence and injuring the female. However, women using violent resistance were unlikely to injure the male, to use a weapon, or be intoxicated at time of the incident.
  • When previous relationships were included, the proportion of women who had histories of contact with the police for domestic violence victimisation increased from 33% to 75%. Prior domestic violence offending by the female POI increased from 24% to 56%.


The paper is available for free download on the AIC website: https://aic.gov.au/publications/tandi/tandi584

New AIC Publication: Female perpetrated intimate partner homicide: Indigenous and non-Indigenous offenders

 

The Australian Institute of Criminology (AIC) has released a paper that examines the offender characteristics, historical circumstances and situational factors of women who kill their intimate partners, and whether these conditions are different for Indigenous and non-Indigenous women.

  • This study used ten years of data from the AIC’s National Homicide Monitoring Program (NHMP), with supplementary information drawn from police, coronial and court records.
  • Intimate partner homicide was the most common type of female perpetrated homicide, particularly among Indigenous women.
  • Most offenders were in established relationships with the victim, around half of which were characterised by domestic violence. Women were either the primary victims of male perpetrated abuse or the simultaneous perpetrators and victims of reciprocal violence.
  • Female homicide offenders also often had backgrounds of criminal activity, unemployment, substance misuse and mental health problems. These adversities were amplified for Indigenous women, who were more likely than non-Indigenous women to be unemployed, to have a criminal history and to have been in a relationship with a partner with a criminal history.
  • Approximately half of female perpetrated intimate partner homicides were premeditated. Indigenous offenders were more likely to have conflicts related to infidelity and jealousy, while financial motives were more common among non-Indigenous offenders.

This initial exploration of female perpetrated intimate partner homicide is the most comprehensive of any such Australian study to date, and sets a solid foundation for future analysis and research.

The paper is available for free download on the AIC website: https://aic.gov.au/publications/sr/sr20

EU: Cybercrime: new survey shows Europeans feel better informed but remain concerned

Press release, 29 January 2020, Brussels

 

Today, the Commission releases its latest survey on Europeans' attitudes towards cybercrime.

The results show that awareness of cybercrime is rising, with 52% of respondents stating they are fairly well or very well informed about cybercrime, up from 46% in 2017. Europeans are however growing less confident about their capacity to stay safe online: 59% of Internet users think they can protect themselves sufficiently against cybercrime, down from 71% in 2017.

Respondents worry about misuse of their personal data, fraud, being locked out of their computer and forced to pay ransom to access their own data, as well as about identity theft. More than a third have received fraudulent emails or phone calls asking for personal details in the last three years; 8% fell victim to ransomware, and 11% had their social media account or email account hacked. This has an impact on their willingness to use online services: for example, 10% say their concerns make them less likely to make purchases online.

Vice-President for Promoting our European Way of Life Margaritis Schinas said: “Fighting cybercrime is a key part of our work towards building a Union that protects its citizens. Cybercriminals know no borders. This is why we will continue to support cooperation and exchange of information between law enforcement authorities and make sure they have the right tools and skills to address the challenges of the digital age.”

Commissioner for Home Affairs Ylva Johansson added: “We need to do more to raise awareness about threats and about ways to stay safe online, but we cannot stop at prevention alone. We need to close the growing gap between capabilities of criminals and those of law enforcement authorities. This will be one of the priorities in our new way forward on internal security.”

Keeping Europeans safe online is a priority for the Commission. The EU has advanced in the fight against cybercrime, with for instance stronger rules against online payment fraud and better assistance to victims. The EU also helps building up the capacity of law enforcement authorities to tackle cybercrime, with the European Cybercrime Centre at Europol supporting Member States by providing tools, expertise, and coordination of police action. More generally, the EU supports Member States' cybersecurity preparedness and promotes swift and effective cooperation on cybersecurity issues, through a comprehensive legal framework including the Directive on security of network and information systems (NIS Directive), the EU Cybersecurity Act, the European Blueprintfor coordinated response to large-scale cybersecurity incidents and the Recommendation on cybersecurity of 5G networks. This legal framework helps foster cooperation among Member States and protect critical infrastructure, businesses and citizens as well as enhance the EU's ability to protect itself against attacks by malicious actors and to deal with emerging cybersecurity risks. In addition, through its research and innovation funding programmes the European Commission is investing billions of euros in cybersecurity research, infrastructure and deployment.

For More Information

Eurobarometer on Europeans' attitudes towards cybercrime: Report, summary, infographic and country factsheets

EU response to cybercrime

Building strong cybersecurity in the European Union: resilience, deterrence, defence

The UN’s 75th Anniversary Global Conversation

Commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the United Nations

International Conference “The role of global cooperation in building the future we want”

The objective of the event is to increase participants’ knowledge on UN Sustainable Development Goals, Human Rights, and Digital Society in the context of globalised world, as well as enhance their capacity to promote and their engagement towards achieving UN SDG and human rights protection in their daily activities.

The first event (an international conference and side events) is taking place in Tallinn, Estonia from 20th to 23rd February 2020. It is held in the framework the implementation of United Nations  “Global Conversation campaign”, organised in cooperation with partners from different countries and co-financed/supported by the Estonian National Foundation of Civil Society, Tallinn City Government, the Estonian Ministry of Culture, Tallink  Grupp, the Integration Foundation, Peace Child International, the Nordic Council of Ministers office in Estonia and others partners.

“The UN’s 75th Anniversary Global Conversation 2020 in ESTONIA” is an international high level event (open for interested entities and individuals, members of various worldwide networks and interested parties) is organised  to commemorate the UN 75th Anniversary and to discuss the role of global cooperation in building the future we want.In addition we will identify the main obstacles we face in achieving UN SDG in an increasingly digitalised society, growing youth unemployment and divided society. Finally, we will discuss the role and importance of green economy (climate change) and intercultural dialogue in reconciling societies with their environment, and healing the divide which is pulling its components adrift. This event connects unique regional networks (European, Asian, African and American) of practitioners, policy-makers, civil society organisations, media and international donors.

 

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