Description
Book SynopsisHonor-based violence (HBV) is a crime committed to protect or defend the honor of a family and/or a community. It is usually triggered by the victim's behavior, which the family and/or community regards as causing offense or dishonor. HBV has existed for thousands of years but has only very recently become a focus of law enforcement, policy makers, and statutory and non-statutory agencies. A volume in the CRC Press Advances in Police Theory and Practice Series, Honor-Based Violence: Policing and Prevention is designed to assist all those who confront these crimes in understanding what HBV is, how it can be recognized, and how we can support the victims, families, and communities that experience it.
Topics include:
- An overview of what is known about the psychological and cultural factors relevant to understanding of HBV
- Gaps in current knowledge and the strengths and weaknesses of various investigative and management strategi
Table of Contents
What Is Honor-Based Violence? Explanatory Theories of Honor-Based Violence. Effective Investigation of Honor-Based Violence 1: Primary Investigation. Effective Investigation of HBV 2: Secondary Investigation. Effective Investigation of HBV 3: Secondary Investigation, Issues with Offense Types. Effective Investigation of HBV Offenses 4: Secondary Investigation, Family Liaison Officers, Supervision, and Prosecution. Risk Management: Victim Risk and Community Impact Assessment. Multiagency Working and HBV. Communication Strategies. Children and Honor-Based Violence.
