In the field of victimology, the landscape of victimization is constantly evolving, presenting new challenges and demands. The traditional approaches to understanding and addressing victimization are often inadequate in capturing the complex and nuanced experiences of victims. Furthermore, the justice system and victim support services struggle to keep pace with the changing forms of victimization, leading to gaps in protection and support for victims. There is a critical need for a contemporary approach that comprehensively examines victimization and provides practical insights and solutions for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers.

Investigating and Combating Gender-Related Victimization offers a pioneering solution to the challenges posed by modern victimization. By focusing exclusively on qualitative studies, this handbook provides a deep and nuanced understanding of victim experiences, interactions with the justice system, and the impact of victimization. The qualitative approach allows for a more holistic examination of victimization, capturing the emotions, narratives, and coping mechanisms of victims often overlooked in quantitative studies.

This handbook stands out for its innovative structure, integrating theoretical approaches with recent empirical studies. Each chapter combines theoretical insights with qualitative research findings, offering readers a comprehensive and practical understanding of victimology. This approach enriches academic discourse and provides valuable insights for professionals working in victim assistance and prevention. Investigating and Combating Gender-Related Victimization is a groundbreaking resource that will shape the future of victimology research and practice, making it essential reading for scholars, practitioners, and policymakers alike.

Coverage:

The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to:

Bullying
Collective Victimization
Crisis Intervention
Cybercrime
Domestic Violence
Empirical Studies
Evidence-Based Practices
Hate Crimes
Intervention Models
LGBTQIA+ Community
Procedural Justice
Restorative Justice
Risk Assessment
Victim Assessment
Victims’ Rights

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Editor/Author Biographies

Gabriela Mesquita Borges, PhD in Criminology (2023) from the University of Porto, Portugal, is a dedicated researcher with a profound focus on exploring the intricate dimensions that grant insight into the experiences, inter-subjective narratives, and perspectives of refugee women throughout their life journeys within various geographical and symbolic contexts. Her research delves into three pivotal stages: their country of origin, their displacement journey, and their country of asylum. Her in-depth analysis encompasses an examination of the reception conditions and integration practices within the Portuguese asylum system, all from a gender-informed standpoint. Borges's work is inherently interdisciplinary, drawing from the realms of criminology, victimology, feminist studies, sociology, and law. Her research takes inspiration from the Middle Eastern, African, and European contexts, contributing to a global perspective on these critical issues. In 2023, Borges became a researcher at the Center for Legal, Economic and Environmental Studies (CEJEA) of the University of Lusiada. Also, since 2023, Borges has been a valued collaborating researcher at the Communication and Society Research Centre (CECS), University of Minho, Portugal. Her impressive publication record includes notable contributions, such as book chapters for Springer and IGI Global presses, as well as articles in esteemed journals like The Journal of Qualitative Criminal Justice and Criminology. Throughout her illustrious career, Borges has actively participated in numerous international and national scientific projects, collaborating in diverse capacities. Her research findings have been shared at prestigious conferences in her fields of expertise, where she has also been a sought-after guest speaker. Her exceptional work has fostered productive connections with leading research groups, notably joining COST ACTION CA16111 - International Ethnic and Migrant Minorities' Survey Data Network in 2018. In recognition of her expertise, Borges was invited to contribute to various academic working groups and committees. Her involvement in the European Society of Criminology Working Group on Qualitative Research Methodologies and Epistemologies, since 2018, led to her appointment as a co-chair of this influential working group in 2023. Furthermore, Borges's passion for education and knowledge dissemination shines through her role as a guest lecturer. From 2020 to 2023, she imparted her expertise at the Law Department of the University of Minho, teaching a range of courses at both the undergraduate and master's levels, covering topics such as criminology, sexual crimes, prison and correctional models, diversion and crime prevention, security and policing, sexual criminality, and qualitative research methods. In 2023, she expanded her academic reach by accepting an invitation to lecture at the University of Lusiada Norte, where she teaches subjects such as Introduction to Victimology, Current Victimology, Clinical Criminology, and the intersection of crime and gender discrimination.

Ana Guerreiro has a Ph.D. in Criminology with a FCT Fellowship (Ref.ª SFRH/BD/143202/2019) at FDUP - Faculty of Law of the University of Porto, through the Interdisciplinary Research Centre on Crime, Justice and Security (CJS). She is an Assistant Professor at UMaia - University of Maia and an Invited Assistant Professor at FDUP - School of Criminology, University of Porto. Ana is currently the Director of the Research Unit in Criminology and Behavioral Sciences of the UMaia (UICCC/UMaia), a Full Member at the Interdisciplinary Centre for Gender Studies of the Institute of Social and Political Sciences, University of Lisbon (CIEG-ISCSP, UL), and a Collaborator Researcher at the Centre for Interdisciplinary Research on Justice, University of Porto (CIJ, FDUP). Her main research areas are gender studies, female crime, gender violence, organized and violent crime, criminal networks, sentencing studies, and prevention policies.

Miriam Pina is an Invited Professor at the Faculty of Law of the University of Porto (FDUP) since 2008. She is also a Ph.D student at the École des Sciences Criminelles of the University of Lausanne with a FCT Fellowship (2020.06913.BD), holds a Master's Degree in Criminology and Security from the same University, with honorable mention Summa Cum Laude, and a degree in Psychology, with a specialization in Psychology of Deviant Behavior, from the Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences of the University of Porto. Currently, Miriam serves as a teacher and Internship Coordinator for the degree in Criminology at FDUP, Scientific Coordinator of the Advanced Post-University Specialization in Victimology at the Portuguese Institute of Psychology (INSPSIC), and, since 2020, a doctoral fellow at the Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT). In 2021, she published the work "ENTRE DROGUE ET CRIME: CONTIGENCE OR NÉCESSITÉ? Une étude empirique sur les trajectoires d'un groupe de tenus condamnés" and in February 2022, received the Pedagogical Innovation Award from the University of Porto. As a researcher, she has collaborated with the Universities of Porto, Lausanne, and Zurich on several national and international projects, including the Effects of Drug Substitution Programs on Offending among Drug-Addicts Project, which produced the Campbell Collaboration meta-analysis. Currently, she is a Collaborator Researcher of the Center for Interdisciplinary Research on Justice (CIJ, FDUP) and a member of the Council of the School of Criminology (FDUP).

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