International Review of Victimology
Scope & Guideline
Navigating the intricate landscape of victimology.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Victim-Centered Research:
The journal prioritizes research that places victims' experiences and perspectives at the forefront, exploring the psychosocial, legal, and societal dimensions of victimization. - Intersectionality in Victimology:
A core focus is on intersectionality, examining how various identities (such as gender, race, sexual orientation, and socio-economic status) influence victimization experiences and responses. - Policy and Practice Implications:
The journal emphasizes the implications of research findings for policy and practice, aiming to inform and improve victim support services and justice responses. - Global and Local Perspectives:
It provides a platform for both global and local perspectives on victimology, addressing issues of victimization in diverse cultural and legal contexts. - Emerging Forms of Victimization:
The journal is also dedicated to exploring new and emerging forms of victimization, such as those related to technology and environmental issues.
Trending and Emerging
- Cyber Victimization:
There is a notable increase in research addressing cyberbullying, cyberstalking, and online fraud, reflecting the growing concern over digital forms of victimization in contemporary society. - Environmental Victimhood:
Emerging discussions on environmental victimhood and ecocide indicate a growing awareness of the intersection between environmental issues and victimization, highlighting victims of climate change and ecological harm. - Victim Empowerment and Agency:
Recent publications emphasize themes of victim empowerment, resilience, and agency, focusing on how victims navigate their experiences and the support systems available to them. - Gender and Sexuality in Victimology:
There is an increasing focus on issues related to gender and sexuality in victimization, particularly concerning LGBTQ+ individuals and male victims of sexual violence. - Restorative Justice Practices:
The journal is trending towards more research on restorative justice practices, particularly how they relate to victim experiences and perspectives on healing and justice.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Crime Victimization:
Research on traditional forms of crime victimization, such as property and violent crimes, appears to be declining as the journal increasingly addresses more complex and nuanced forms of victimization. - Generalized Victimization Theories:
There has been a waning interest in generalized victimization theories without specific contextual applications, as researchers are now focusing on more targeted and context-specific frameworks. - Victim Blaming Narratives:
Discussions surrounding victim-blaming narratives in a generalized sense are less frequent, as the discourse shifts towards understanding systemic issues and the social determinants of victimization. - Static Legal Frameworks:
Research focused solely on static legal frameworks regarding victim rights and protections seems to be diminishing, with a growing emphasis on dynamic, context-sensitive approaches. - Historical Perspectives Without Contemporary Relevance:
While historical analyses of victimization remain important, there is a noticeable decline in studies that do not connect historical contexts to contemporary issues affecting victims today.
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