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Criminal record expungement and resocialisation: German experience and reflections for China 犯罪记录的清除与再社会化：德国的经验与对中国的反思

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International Journal of Law Crime and Justice Pub Date : 2026-03-01 Epub Date: 2025-12-05 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijlcj.2025.100808

Luyuan Bai

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Evolutionary fraud, the global scamming ecosystem and a typology of actors 进化欺诈，全球欺诈生态系统和行为者的类型学

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International Journal of Law Crime and Justice Pub Date : 2026-03-01 Epub Date: 2026-02-25 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijlcj.2026.100825

Mark Button , Suleman Lazarus , Branislav Hock , Paul Gilmour , Durgesh Pandey , James Bugbilla Sabia

{"title":"Evolutionary fraud, the global scamming ecosystem and a typology of actors","authors":"Mark Button , Suleman Lazarus , Branislav Hock , Paul Gilmour , Durgesh Pandey , James Bugbilla Sabia","doi":"10.1016/j.ijlcj.2026.100825","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijlcj.2026.100825","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study examines the adaptive nature of the global scamming ecosystem, focusing on developing a novel typology based on the size and organizational structure of scam operations. Through a combination of qualitative and case study analysis, the research categorizes scammers into five distinct groups, namely, “Demons,” “Gorgons,” “Ogres,” “Behemoths,” and “Mega Behemoths,” ranging from lone actors to large-scale enterprises with intricate hierarchies and international reach. The findings highlight how organizational size, specialisation, and corrupt actors' involvement contribute to scam operations' effectiveness and resilience. Findings also illustrate the adaptive processes observed in legitimate business practices, including role specialisation and hierarchical organization strategic planning. The paper also notes the evolutionary processes creating more effective scams and means of delivering them. The study provides a foundational understanding of these dynamics, offering a framework for targeted, flexible strategies and robust international cooperation. Findings also highlight the importance of continued interdisciplinary collaboration to address these evolving threats.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":46026,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Law Crime and Justice","volume":"84 ","pages":"Article 100825"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147396026","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Perceived procedural justice and deviant behaviors in school: The moderating role of bullying victimization 程序公平感与校园越轨行为：霸凌受害的调节作用

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International Journal of Law Crime and Justice Pub Date : 2026-03-01 Epub Date: 2025-12-12 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijlcj.2025.100820

Zhewei Mao , Jun Wu , Feng Zhu , Zhi Ye

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Addressing structural epistemic injustice in relation to honour killings under the shadow of court decisions in Türkiye 解决与<s:1> rkiye法院判决阴影下的荣誉杀人有关的结构性认识不公正问题

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International Journal of Law Crime and Justice Pub Date : 2026-03-01 Epub Date: 2025-12-25 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijlcj.2025.100821

Gülriz Uygur, Nadire Özdemir

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Addressing honour-based violence: Comparative perspectives 解决基于荣誉的暴力：比较观点

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International Journal of Law Crime and Justice Pub Date : 2026-03-01 Epub Date: 2025-12-31 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijlcj.2025.100819

Carolina Villacampa

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Deterrence, prior experience, and drunk-driving intentions: A survey experiment among Turkish drivers 威慑、先前经验和酒后驾驶意图：土耳其司机的调查实验

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International Journal of Law Crime and Justice Pub Date : 2026-03-01 Epub Date: 2025-12-25 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijlcj.2025.100822

Levent Emre Özgüç

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Intelligent justice: AI-driven forensics and legal process for criminal justice reforms 智能司法：人工智能驱动的法医和刑事司法改革的法律程序

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International Journal of Law Crime and Justice Pub Date : 2026-03-01 Epub Date: 2026-02-20 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijlcj.2026.100832

Satyam Srivastav , K.M. Shruti , Dalima Agarwal , Priyanka Soni , Rajat Singh

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A desistance practice framework to support police professionals working with people with sexual convictions 一个制止实践框架，以支持警察专业人员与性犯罪的人一起工作

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International Journal of Law Crime and Justice Pub Date : 2026-03-01 Epub Date: 2026-02-02 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijlcj.2026.100826

Stephanie Cain , Sarah Pemberton , Leona Mydlowski , Paul Burnside , Andy Horne

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Perspectives on peer mentoring and employment prospects post release for incarcerated women in England and Wales 对英格兰和威尔士被监禁妇女释放后同伴辅导和就业前景的看法

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International Journal of Law Crime and Justice Pub Date : 2026-03-01 Epub Date: 2025-12-11 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijlcj.2025.100800

April Smith

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Family member incarceration: A bibliometric analysis 家庭成员监禁：文献计量学分析

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International Journal of Law Crime and Justice Pub Date : 2026-03-01 Epub Date: 2026-02-26 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijlcj.2026.100834

Akhil P.R. , Laxmi

{"title":"Family member incarceration: A bibliometric analysis","authors":"Akhil P.R. , Laxmi","doi":"10.1016/j.ijlcj.2026.100834","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijlcj.2026.100834","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Crime occurs for various reasons, affecting both victims and perpetrators in distinct ways. Traditionally, research has focused on the impact of punishment on offenders. However, following the prison boom in the United States, there has been a paradigm shift in penal studies, with increasing attention given to the families of incarcerated individuals. This shift has sparked growing interest in the topic of family member incarceration, which is now gaining attention globally. The present study employs bibliometric analysis to evaluate the status of research on family member incarceration and identify areas requiring further exploration. In total, 423 articles have been retrieved from the Scopus database. Analysis include Citation Metrics, Geographical Distribution of Publications, Bibliographic Coupling, Publication Trends, Key Word Analysis (network, overlay, cluster), Most Occurred Key words, Most Cited Articles, Most Productive Authors, and Co-Authorship Analysis. The citation metrics analysis was performed by Publish or Perish Software (Version 8) and rest of the analysis was performed by VOSviewer (Version 1.6.20). Findings reveal that parental incarceration, particularly its effects on children, is the most extensively researched subtopic. However, most of these studies originate from the United States, with limited contributions from low- and middle-income countries, despite their distinct penal and correctional systems. The study highlights the need for broader research into the effects of incarceration on other family members, such as spouses and elderly parents. Beyond the negative consequences, coping mechanisms and resilience also need to be explored in greater depth. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of focusing on preventive aspects of crime to foster a more inclusive society. These insights underscore the necessity for interdisciplinary and globally representative research in this evolving field.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":46026,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Law Crime and Justice","volume":"84 ","pages":"Article 100834"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147396027","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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