Showing papers by "Dutch Ministry of Justice published in 2019"
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors present the results of empirical analyses of the use of information technology (IT) by organized crime groups, in particular, how IT affects the processes of origin and growth of criminal networks.
Abstract: This article presents the results of empirical analyses of the use of information technology (IT) by organized crime groups. In particular, it explores how the use of IT affects the processes of origin and growth of criminal networks. The empirical data presented in this article consist of 30 large scale criminal investigations into organized crime, including traditional organized crime, traditional organized crime in which IT is an innovative element, low tech cybercrimes and high tech cybercrimes. Networks involved in cybercrimes or traditional crimes with an innovative IT element can be characterized as a mixture of old school criminals that have a long criminal career, and a limited number of technically skilled members. Furthermore, almost all cases have a local dimension. Also the cybercrime cases. Dutch sellers of drugs on online marketplace, for example, mainly work for customers in the Netherlands and surrounding countries.
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TL;DR: In this article, the authors provide empirical insight into how organized crime offenders use IT to launder their money, and the most striking similarities between cybercrime and traditional crime is the offenders' preference for cash.
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TL;DR: On average, subjective wellbeing declined directly after remand prison admission, but differences between individuals were found, and prisoners with an antisocial personality disorder are more at risk of experiencing a decrease in wellbeing during remand imprisonment.
Abstract: Purpose
Low levels of subjective wellbeing in prisoners may relate to mental health problems and difficulties in reintegration after imprisonment. The development of subjective wellbeing during imprisonment is mostly unclear. The purpose of this paper is to explore this development in a longitudinal study in association with mental disorders and socioeconomic factors.
Design/methodology/approach
Subjective wellbeing was assessed via a visual analogue scale and retrieved at admission to remand prison and then again after four and eight weeks. Changes in subjective wellbeing between time-points were analyzed taking into account mental disorders and socioeconomic factors, which were assessed by use of the Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview – Plus and the Camberwell Assessment of Need – Forensic Version, respectively.
Findings
On average, subjective wellbeing declined directly after remand prison admission, but differences between individuals were found. At remand prison admission, subjective wellbeing significantly improved rather than declined in prisoners with alcohol and substance use disorders, housing problems, unemployment prior to incarceration and in relatively older prisoners. Other related factors did not add significance to this model. In contrast, during remand imprisonment subjective wellbeing displayed an overall increase. For this increase, no predicting factors were found. However, prisoners with an antisocial personality disorder are more at risk of experiencing a decrease in wellbeing during remand imprisonment.
Originality/value
In general, the Dutch prison system appears not to result in a decrease in subjective wellbeing in prisoners suffering from a mental disorder during remand imprisonment.
7 citations
TL;DR: In this article, a crime victim's relationship to the offender is recognized as an important variable in the study of victims and the criminal justice system, and studies concerning comparisons of the n...
Abstract: A crime victim’s relationship to the offender is widely recognized as an important variable in the study of victims and the criminal justice system. However, studies concerning comparisons of the n...
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