Cybercrime, Organized Crime, and Societal Responses

This timely book provides contributions on international, comparative crime phenomena: gangs, trafficking, fear of crime, and crime prevention. It highlights contributions originally prepared for the XVII World Congress of Criminology and for the 2015 Cybercrime Conference in Oñati, Spain which have been selected, reviewed, and adapted for inclusion in this volume.

The work features international contributors sharing the latest research and approaches from a variety of global regions. The first part examines the impact of gangs on criminal activities and violence. The second part explores illegal trafficking of people, drugs, and other illicit goods as a global phenomenon, aided by the ease of international travel, funds transfer, and communication. Finally, international approaches to crime detection prevention are presented. The work provides case studies and fieldwork that will be relevant across a variety of disciplines and a rich resource for future research.

This work is relevant for researchers in criminology and criminal justice, as well as related fields such as international and comparative law, public policy, and public health.

Autorentext

Emilio C. Viano has earned several academic law degrees [LLB (Honors) and three LL.Ms], a M.A in Sociology & Anthropology, and a Ph.D. (summa cum laude) in Sociology of Law at New York University.

Most recently, he has taught and done research mostly at American University, Washington DC, both in the School of Public Affairs and the Washington College of Law. He has also been a professor at the University of Paris (Sorbonne), Cordoba (Argentina), Panteion (Athens, Greece), Bologna (Italy), Shanghai International Studies University (SISU) and others.

His work in law, criminal justice issues and governance has been recognized by his election as President of the International Society for Criminology (Paris), Member of the Board of Directors of the International Association of Penal Law, U.S. Voting Member of the International Penal & Penitentiary Foundation, Member of the Anti-Corruption Task Force of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), and others. In 2012 he received the Hans Von Hentig Prize, the highest recognition of the World Society of Victimology, awarded only every four years. Among other awards and prizes, he also received two Fulbrights.

Dr. Viano has vast experience with consulting assignments worldwide, especially in the developing world and particularly on security issues. He has worked extensively in Argentina, Brazil, Guatemala, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Malaysia, Thailand, Egypt, Algeria, South Africa, Mexico and others. He is presently contracted to write the cybercrime law for a Central American nation.

Inhalt

1. Preface.- Part I. Cybercrime.- 2. Cybercrime: Definition, Typology and Criminalization.- 3. Cyber Grooming and Gender in Terrorism Recruiting: The Law and Protecting the Vulnerable.- 4. Understanding Attribution Bias and Reasons Behind Internet Infidelity in India.- 5. Global Threat but National Legislation: How to Adapt to the New Cyberspace Society.- 6. Criminal Procedure in Cyberspace: The Challenge of the Digital Era.- 7. The Use of Information and Communications Technology in Criminal Procedure in the United States.- Part II. Organized Crime and Trafficking.- 8. The Mafia Psychology: The Study of the N'Drangheta and the Cosa Nostra.- 9. Social Network Analysis and Organized Crime Investigation: Adequacy to Networks, Organized Cybercrime, Portuguese Framework.- 10. Drug Trafficking Trends and How to Counteract Them: A Case Study of Vietnam.- 11. Post-Trafficking Victims in Mexico and Their Reintegration Process: An Analysis of the Government's Response.- 12. Measures in the Background of Piracy in the Entertainment and Software Industry in India.- Part III. Society's Responses to Crime.- 13. Crime and Anti-Social Behavior in Male Adolescents: An Exploratory Study in the City of Ribeirao Preto.- 14. Mareros and Pandilleros in Honduras: The Reintegration of Youth Gang Members .- 15. The Surveillance Society: A Criminological Perspective.- 16. An Investigation into Criminal Regulatory Science: An Approach from the Perspective of Law and Economics.- 17. Restorative Justice in the Slovak Republic.- 18. The Judicial Reform Process in Mexico: Examining the Role of Institutional Trust.- 19. Smart Egwu Out Moud operiende.