The “18th Asian Post-graduate Course on Victimology, Victim Assistance and Criminal Justice” was organised by the Jindal Institute of Behavioural Sciences’ Centre for Victimology and Psychological Studies (CVPS) in collaboration with the World Society of Victimology (WSV).
The seminar, which started on October 10 and lasted for two weeks, was designed to explore and critically analyse the laws, regulations, and societal support from the perspectives of victim protection, rehabilitation, and justice. Victimologists, criminologists, psychologists, attorneys, and lecturers from five other continents participated in the training. The course also aims to give students a thorough introduction to victimology, the criminal justice system, and the world’s top victim support programmes.
Victimologists, criminologists, psychologists, attorneys, and speakers from five different continents attended the event.
“We wish to highlight and educate scholars on various nuances of victim advocacy, legal clinic, juvenile justice, and victim rehabilitation during these academic initiatives,” Professor of Eminence (Dr) Sanjeev P. Sahni, Founder and Principal Director of JIBS, told reporters here. “We, as a leading research institute in victimological sciences in the country, are also striving to provide a victimological thrust in the field of legal and psychological studies in partnership with various government and non-governmental and other stakeholders,” added Dr. Sahni, who is also Vice-President of the World Society of Victimology.
Professor (Dr.) Robert Peacock of South Africa, Immediate Past President of the World Society of Victimology, Professor Michael O’Connell of Australia, Immediate Past Secretary General of the World Society of Victimology; and Professor Gemma Maria Varona of Spain, Senior Lecturer in Victimology and Criminal Policy at the University of Basque County, were among the speakers during the programme.
They advocated for advancing victimology research and scientific rigour, as well as increasing knowledge accessibility for care providers, decision-makers, and other stakeholders.
Prof. (Dr.) Robert Peacock discussed victims of hate crimes with a focus on the LGBTQI+ community during the session, while Prof. Michael O’Connell discussed the various facets of forensic psychology.
Prof. Gemma Maria Varona emphasised the distinction between casual and official support for victims in Spain.
More than 200 academics from various countries attended the course. The course is a component of JIBS’ mission to develop and enhance cross-disciplinary and team research projects in the area of victimology and related behavioural sciences.
It is important to note that JIBS, an O.P. Jindal Global University value-based research institute and a member of the esteemed Academic Council on the United Nations System, is committed to understanding, developing, and applying human process competencies through ongoing experimentation, research, and learning related to behavioural sciences.