Potential of criminological research in evaluation of victim-focused policy and legislation in the Czech Republic
For effective victim-focused legislation, evidence-based knowledge is essential, thus making criminological research of great importance. Victimization surveys represent a globally recognized type of criminological investigation. Although they are primarily focused on measuring the dark...
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| Language: | English |
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Victimology Society of Serbia and University of Belgrade, Faculty of Special Education and Rehabilitation
2016-01-01
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| Series: | Temida |
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| Online Access: | http://www.doiserbia.nb.rs/img/doi/1450-6637/2016/1450-66371601025S.pdf |
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| Summary: | For effective victim-focused legislation, evidence-based knowledge is
essential, thus making criminological research of great importance.
Victimization surveys represent a globally recognized type of criminological
investigation. Although they are primarily focused on measuring the dark
figure of crime, they can also provide a broad spectrum of information on
victimization-related issues. The latest victimization survey was carried out
in the Czech Republic by the Institute of Criminology and Social Prevention
in 2013. Through face to face interviews, victimization was explored through
eight selected offences in the period of 12 months prior the survey. The
representative sample included 3000 respondents 15 years of age and older.
The next round is planned for 2017. Since 2013, a new Act no. 45/2013 Coll.,
on Victims of Crime has come into effect in the Czech Republic. This paper
will discuss how victimization surveys can enrich the knowledge on
victimization-related issues and how they can help in the evaluation of
criminal policy. |
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| ISSN: | 1450-6637 2406-0941 |