Assisting Victims Of Terrorism

Author : Rianne Letschert,Ines Staiger,Antony Pemberton
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 375 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2009-12-04
Category : Law
ISBN : 9789048130252

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Assisting Victims of Terrorism by Rianne Letschert,Ines Staiger,Antony Pemberton Pdf

The fight against terrorism is receiving increased awareness due to recent wor- wide large-scale terrorist acts, and only since then has some attention been directed specifically to victims of terrorism. Existing legal instruments of international b- ies like the European Union, the Council of Europe and the United Nations c- cerning victims of terrorism are relatively abstract or include victims of terrorism under the broader heading of victims of crime in general. In addition, policies and legislation relating to victims of crime or victims of terrorism vary widely on the domestic level. Against this background, the European Union commissioned a project that should aim to develop more extensive standards for the aid and ass- tance of victims of terrorism at the European level. This study provides the basis from which more extensive standards could be derived. The study focuses parti- larly on developing standards in the field of continuing assistance, access to justice, administration of justice and compensation to victims of terrorism. A novel feature of the approach is that also the possible utility of restorative justice approaches is examined. An important question to address was whether there is a real need to adopt s- cific standards for victims of terrorism, thereby implying that their needs might differ from victims of ordinary crime.

Author : Rianne Letschert,Ines Staiger,Antony Pemberton
Publisher : Springer
Page : 348 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2010-04-30
Category : Law
ISBN : 9048130263

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Assisting Victims of Terrorism by Rianne Letschert,Ines Staiger,Antony Pemberton Pdf

The fight against terrorism is receiving increased awareness due to recent wor- wide large-scale terrorist acts, and only since then has some attention been directed specifically to victims of terrorism. Existing legal instruments of international b- ies like the European Union, the Council of Europe and the United Nations c- cerning victims of terrorism are relatively abstract or include victims of terrorism under the broader heading of victims of crime in general. In addition, policies and legislation relating to victims of crime or victims of terrorism vary widely on the domestic level. Against this background, the European Union commissioned a project that should aim to develop more extensive standards for the aid and ass- tance of victims of terrorism at the European level. This study provides the basis from which more extensive standards could be derived. The study focuses parti- larly on developing standards in the field of continuing assistance, access to justice, administration of justice and compensation to victims of terrorism. A novel feature of the approach is that also the possible utility of restorative justice approaches is examined. An important question to address was whether there is a real need to adopt s- cific standards for victims of terrorism, thereby implying that their needs might differ from victims of ordinary crime.

Author : Institute of Medicine,Board on Neuroscience and Behavioral Health,Committee on Responding to the Psychological Consequences of Terrorism
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2003-08-26
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780309167925

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Preparing for the Psychological Consequences of Terrorism by Institute of Medicine,Board on Neuroscience and Behavioral Health,Committee on Responding to the Psychological Consequences of Terrorism Pdf

The Oklahoma City bombing, intentional crashing of airliners on September 11, 2001, and anthrax attacks in the fall of 2001 have made Americans acutely aware of the impacts of terrorism. These events and continued threats of terrorism have raised questions about the impact on the psychological health of the nation and how well the public health infrastructure is able to meet the psychological needs that will likely result. Preparing for the Psychological Consequences of Terrorism highlights some of the critical issues in responding to the psychological needs that result from terrorism and provides possible options for intervention. The committee offers an example for a public health strategy that may serve as a base from which plans to prevent and respond to the psychological consequences of a variety of terrorism events can be formulated. The report includes recommendations for the training and education of service providers, ensuring appropriate guidelines for the protection of service providers, and developing public health surveillance for preevent, event, and postevent factors related to psychological consequences.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 2 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2009*
Category : Victims of crimes
ISBN : OCLC:702670128

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Terrorism and International Victim Assistance Services by Anonim Pdf

Author : United States. Office of Justice Programs. Office for Victims of Crime
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 72 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Emergency management
ISBN : UOM:39015055469509

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Responding to Terrorism Victims by United States. Office of Justice Programs. Office for Victims of Crime Pdf

Author : Orla Lynch,Javier Argomaniz
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 211 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2014-10-17
Category : History
ISBN : 9781135005269

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Victims of Terrorism by Orla Lynch,Javier Argomaniz Pdf

This book examines the politicisation of victims of terrorism and the reality of the victimisation experience within the broader field of terrorism and the resulting conflict. Victims of terrorism are a unique group of individuals whose experience is overlooked in the current literature on terrorism. Since 9/11, terrorism has risen to global prominence and has become a key topic of interest with regards to media attention and national security. As a result, many European countries (as well as the USA) have had to take active steps to protect and provide for the victims of terrorism, particularly given the nature of victimisation post-3/11 (Madrid) and 7/7 (London). Recently, we have also seen an increase in the political currency of the terrorist victim; for example, the lobbying activities and political involvement of the victims of ETA terrorism and the exceptionally powerful lobby in the USA that sees the involvement of victims of terrorism and their families in policy-making and law-enforcement transformations. This book is based on extensive field work in Northern Ireland, London and Spain and presents the results, which focus on the needs and experiences of victims of terrorism and political violence, and critically analyses these findings comparatively and in their own right. The aim is to assess the provision of support initiatives in Northern Ireland, mainland UK and Spain and understand if victims' needs are being met by these initiatives but most importantly to construct a picture of the local and international interpretation of the experience of victimisation by terrorism. This book will be of much interest to students of terrorism and political violence, victimology, criminology, security studies and IR.

Author : Committee on R&D Needs for Improving Civilian Medical Response to Chemical and Biological Terrorism Incidents,Institute of Medicine
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 303 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 1999-02-26
Category : History
ISBN : 9780309523141

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Chemical and Biological Terrorism by Committee on R&D Needs for Improving Civilian Medical Response to Chemical and Biological Terrorism Incidents,Institute of Medicine Pdf

The threat of domestic terrorism today looms larger than ever. Bombings at the World Trade Center and Oklahoma City's Federal Building, as well as nerve gas attacks in Japan, have made it tragically obvious that American civilians must be ready for terrorist attacks. What do we need to know to help emergency and medical personnel prepare for these attacks? Chemical and Biological Terrorism identifies the R&D efforts needed to implement recommendations in key areas: pre-incident intelligence, detection and identification of chemical and biological agents, protective clothing and equipment, early recognition that a population has been covertly exposed to a pathogen, mass casualty decontamination and triage, use of vaccines and pharmaceuticals, and the psychological effects of terror. Specific objectives for computer software development are also identified. The book addresses the differences between a biological and chemical attack, the distinct challenges to the military and civilian medical communities, and other broader issues. This book will be of critical interest to anyone involved in civilian preparedness for terrorist attack: planners, administrators, responders, medical professionals, public health and emergency personnel, and technology designers and engineers.

Author : Lisa N. Sacco
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 10 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Assistance in emergencies
ISBN : OCLC:1097440286

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Federal Assistance for Victims of Terrorism Or Mass Violence by Lisa N. Sacco Pdf

Author : Petra Terhoeven
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2018-10-22
Category : History
ISBN : 9783110579208

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Victimhood and Acknowledgement by Petra Terhoeven Pdf

Gegründet im Jahr 2000 widmet sich das Jahrbuch der Europäischen Geschichte von der Frühen Neuzeit bis zur jüngeren Zeitgeschichte. Die große zeitliche Breite, thematische Vielfalt und methodische Offenheit zeichnen das Jahrbuch von Beginn an aus und machen es zu einem zentralen Ort wissenschaftlicher Debatten. Das bleibt künftig so. Mit dem Jahrgang 2014 verändert sich das Jahrbuch aber in mehrfacher Hinsicht: Das Jahrbuch erscheint mit der Ausgabe 2014 im Open Access. Jeder Band setzt einen thematischen Schwerpunkt. Das Forum bietet Platz für geschichtswissenschaftliche Reflexionen und Debatten. Jeder Beitrag des Jahrbuchs durchläuft ein strenges Peer-Review-Verfahren. Das Jahrbuch erweitert seinen Namen zum „Jahrbuch für Europäische Geschichte. European History Yearbook“. und druckt künftig deutsch- und englischsprachige Beiträge, seit 2015 ausschließlich englischsprachige.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2005-07-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0756748739

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Mental Health Response to Mass Violence and Terrorism by Anonim Pdf

Several federal government agencies formed a collaboration to provide mental health training, tech. assistance, & consultation services for professionals assisting victims of crime. This training manual was developed to assist mental health providers in better serving victims of terrorism & mass violence. This manual will enable mental health & crime victim service providers to help victims, survivors, & the community-at-large cope & recover through outreach & support. Includes a training course for providing mental health services in the wake of a disaster. Includes field & training resources such as handouts, overheads, & rapid field training Modules -- including supplementary training for paraprofessionals. Charts & tables.

Author : Bruce Hoffman,Anna-Britt Kasupski
Publisher : Rand Corporation
Page : 65 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : History
ISBN : 9780833041432

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The Victims of Terrorism by Bruce Hoffman,Anna-Britt Kasupski Pdf

"Little attention and analysis have focused on terrorism victims, including survivors. This report focuses on the organized groups of families and friends that have emerged since September 11, 2001, to become a powerful voice in U.S. counterterrorist policy and legislation. These groups were remarkably successful in getting the 9/11 Commission established as well as the enactment of the commission's most important recommendations. This report documents these groups' number and diversity, their wide disparity in mission and services, in addition to the effectiveness of their strategies for achieving their missions. It also compares the 9/11 victims' groups to those formed in response to previous terrorist attacks both in the United States and abroad, highlighting the lessons the 9/11 groups learned from these precedents and the differences between 9/11 groups and those that preceded them."--Rand web site

Author : Mark S. Hamm
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781437929591

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Crimes Committed by Terrorist Groups by Mark S. Hamm Pdf

This is a print on demand edition of a hard to find publication. Examines terrorists¿ involvement in a variety of crimes ranging from motor vehicle violations, immigration fraud, and mfg. illegal firearms to counterfeiting, armed bank robbery, and smuggling weapons of mass destruction. There are 3 parts: (1) Compares the criminality of internat. jihad groups with domestic right-wing groups. (2) Six case studies of crimes includes trial transcripts, official reports, previous scholarship, and interviews with law enforce. officials and former terrorists are used to explore skills that made crimes possible; or events and lack of skill that the prevented crimes. Includes brief bio. of the terrorists along with descriptions of their org., strategies, and plots. (3) Analysis of the themes in closing arguments of the transcripts in Part 2. Illus.

Author : Bruce Hoffman,Anna-Britt Kasupski
Publisher : Rand Corporation
Page : 65 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2007-12-13
Category : Law
ISBN : 9780833044389

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The Victims of Terrorism by Bruce Hoffman,Anna-Britt Kasupski Pdf

Organized groups of victims' families and friends have emerged since September 11, 2001, to become a powerful voice in U.S. counterterrorist policy and legislation. These groups were remarkably successful in getting the 9/11 Commission established and in getting the commission's most important recommendations enacted. This report documents these groups and compares them to groups formed in response to other terrorist attacks.

Author : Diane L. Green, PhD,Albert R. Roberts, DSW, PhD
Publisher : Springer Publishing Company
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2008-06-23
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 0826125093

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Helping Victims of Violent Crime by Diane L. Green, PhD,Albert R. Roberts, DSW, PhD Pdf

Over the past two decades, violent crime has become one of the most serious domestic problems in the United States. Approximately 13 million people (nearly 5% of the U.S. population) are victims of crime every year, and of that, approximately one and a half million are victims of violent crime. Ensuring quality of life for victims of crime is therefore a major challenge facing policy makers and mental health providers. Helping Victims of Violent Crime grounds victim assistance treatments in a victim-centered and strengths perspective. The book explores victim assistance through systems theory: the holistic notion of examining the client in his/her environment and a key theoretical underpinning of social work practice. The basic assumption of systems theoryis homeostasis. A crime event causes a change in homeostasis and often results in disequilibrium. The victim's focus at this point is to regain equilibrium. Under the systems metatheory, coping, crisis and attribution theories provide a good framework for victim-centered intervention. Stress and coping theories posit that three factors determine the state of balance: perception of the event, available situational support, and coping mechanisms. Crisis theory offers a framework to understand a victim's response to a crime. The basic assumption of crisis theory asserts that when a crisis occurs, people respond with a fairly predictable physical and emotional pattern. The intensity and manifestation of this pattern may vary from individual to individual. Finally, attribution theory asserts that individuals make cognitive appraisals of a stressful situation in both positive and negative ways. These appraisals are based on the individual's assertion that they can understand, predict, and control circumstances and result in the victim's assignment of responsibility for solving or helping with problems that have arisen from the crime event. In summary, these four theories can delineate a definitive model for approach to the victimization process. It is from this theoretical framework that Treating Victims of Violent Crime offers assessments and interventions with a fuller understanding of the victimization recovery process. The book includes analysis of victims of family violence (child abuse, elder abuse, partner violence) as well as stranger violence (sexual assault, homicide, and terrorism).

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 16 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Crisis intervention (Mental health services)
ISBN : PURD:32754070336072

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OVC Handbook for Coping After Terrorism by Anonim Pdf