- Calgarzy, Alberta, Canada
John A Winterdyk
Mount Royal University, Criminal Justice, Faculty Member
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There is a pressing need for understanding blockchain, cybercrime, and dark web-based fraud. As the world continues to turn digital, uses of cryptocurrencies are becoming mainstream. With this technological adoption becoming a reality,... more
There is a pressing need for understanding blockchain, cybercrime, and dark web-based fraud. As the world continues to turn digital, uses of cryptocurrencies are becoming mainstream. With this technological adoption becoming a reality, crime is adapting to the times. “Click here for free Bitcoin,” “set up an account and earn 100BTC instantly” are merely anecdotal examples of the ways the act of fraud is innovating. Deeper into this proliferation of technology lies the dark web, where your social security and identity may be offered for a small sum as we speak. Blockchain technology fueled dark web marketplaces' enormous growth, which facilitated identity fraud and many other cybercrimes taking place as we speak. This chapter and its authors aim to provide a thorough yet simplified explanation of these technologies while expressing current trends and theories surrounding dark web fraud trading of fraud guides and the use of social engineering. This chapter aims to explain all aspects of this area of cybercrime for all to understand.
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Since gaining its independence in 1968 and the establishment of the Prison Act, there has been increasing recognition that corrections and the welfare of juvenile delinquents in Swaziland has been fraught with a wide range of challenges.... more
Since gaining its independence in 1968 and the establishment of the Prison Act, there has been increasing recognition that corrections and the welfare of juvenile delinquents in Swaziland has been fraught with a wide range of challenges. In 2013, the Department of Correctional Services, for the first time, undertook a descriptive and exploratory study examining social background patterns of detained juvenile delinquents to establish a profile of juvenile delinquency in Swaziland. Data was collected from all 304 juveniles at Malkerns Industrial School in the rural town of Malkerns. A closed-ended survey with 33 questions was used to collect the data. Overall, the results showed that juvenile offenders in Swaziland have many of the same social challenges as do young offenders in most other parts of the world. The results provided the foundation for a number of recommendations on how Swaziland can consider moving forward in reforming its juvenile justice practices.
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Book Review: L. Cao, I.Y. Sun, and B. Heberton (eds.). (2014) The Routledge Handbook on Chinese Criminology Oxan, UK: Routledge. pp. 352 (HB). $317.16 (Indigo); $180.42 e-version on AmazonReviewed by: John WinterdykDepartment of... more
Book Review: L. Cao, I.Y. Sun, and B. Heberton (eds.). (2014) The Routledge Handbook on Chinese Criminology Oxan, UK: Routledge. pp. 352 (HB). $317.16 (Indigo); $180.42 e-version on AmazonReviewed by: John WinterdykDepartment of Economics, Justice, and Policy Studies, Mount Royal University, Calgary, AB. CANADA T3E 6K6 jwinterdyk@mtroyal.caRoutledge has produced a number of international handbooks and this book is the latest in the series. To date, the other international handbooks (i.e., International Criminology and European Criminology) are deemed valuable resource texts for anyone who is interested in subject areas. Chapter 45 in the Handbook on International Criminology, is the only chapter that focuses on the state of criminology on China. The authors, Xiu and Tingyao, point out that criminology is China is only about 30-years old but that it has evolved and there is a growing body of research and scholars who are now engaged in criminological research.The three editors of the...
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... 4 Youth Justice in China Liling Yue 103 Chapter 5 Comparative Juvenile Justice: England and Wales Loraine Gelsthorpe and Vicky Kemp 727 ... Policy and Practice Lesley McAra 441 Chapter 16 Juvenile Justice in South Africa Ann Skelton... more
... 4 Youth Justice in China Liling Yue 103 Chapter 5 Comparative Juvenile Justice: England and Wales Loraine Gelsthorpe and Vicky Kemp 727 ... Policy and Practice Lesley McAra 441 Chapter 16 Juvenile Justice in South Africa Ann Skelton and Hennie Potgieter 477 Chapter 17 ...
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Historically, Canada's corrections system was influenced by former colonial affiliation with England. The British North America Act of 1867 laid the skeleton framework for the correctional model in Canada today. As evidenced in... more
Historically, Canada's corrections system was influenced by former colonial affiliation with England. The British North America Act of 1867 laid the skeleton framework for the correctional model in Canada today. As evidenced in virtually every other jurisdiction around the world, Canada's adult and juvenile correctional philosophy and practices have seen many changes since they were both established. Today, corrections for adults in Canada can be characterized as a system that is oriented toward assisting inmates with rehabilitation and safe reintegration into the community, while for young offenders it has been characterized as representing a modified justice model. Consistent with its past, both correctional models continue to evolve. Keywords: adult corrections; Canada; juvenile corrections
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Educating young people on the risks of forced labour is not only one of the most critical duties in eradicating human trafficking, but due to its clandestine nature, it is also one of the most challenging. Drawing on practical experiences... more
Educating young people on the risks of forced labour is not only one of the most critical duties in eradicating human trafficking, but due to its clandestine nature, it is also one of the most challenging. Drawing on practical experiences in Colombia, the authors exalt the value of integrating co-creation and innovation tools to promote a more effective, meaningful, and impactful knowledge transfer on forced labour between education disciplines This article, therefore, begins by presenting a descriptive overview of the application of design thinking and innovation camps. Next, the article approximates the application of those methods and instruments in teaching the issue of human trafficking, including forced labour. Then, it examines the opportunities of using design thinking and social innovation camps to educate a new generation with the knowledge, skills, and power to disrupt forced labour. Finally, this article concludes that design thinking and innovation camps are practical m...
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Due in part to the growing concern of in-custody deaths and limited response by corrections officials, in-custody deaths have garnered considerable attention both in Canada and internationally. While preventing all deaths in custody is... more
Due in part to the growing concern of in-custody deaths and limited response by corrections officials, in-custody deaths have garnered considerable attention both in Canada and internationally. While preventing all deaths in custody is not possible, there may be opportunities to intervene in order to prevent some of these deaths. Identification of the factors that may contribute to in-custody deaths could assist in the development of interventions to address this issue. This commentary proposes that a national database of in-custody deaths be established in Canada that collects detailed information on all deaths in federal, provincial, and police custody. This database would help to objectively inform custodial policies and practices and allow comparisons with other jurisdictions.
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L'article pr6sente les constatations d'une 6valuation de l'efficacit6 d'un programme de garde en r6gion sauvage par comparaison avec la probation. L'op6ration a utilis6 un groupe de contr6le et un groupe... more
L'article pr6sente les constatations d'une 6valuation de l'efficacit6 d'un programme de garde en r6gion sauvage par comparaison avec la probation. L'op6ration a utilis6 un groupe de contr6le et un groupe exp6rimental, a fait une 6valuation ant6rieure et ult6rieure et a ...
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Cet article prdsente des renseignements descriptifs au sujet du fonctionnement du Programme d'information concernant les vols de d6panneurs A Vancouver. L'6tude d6gage ses conclusions de l'examen des op6rations du Programme... more
Cet article prdsente des renseignements descriptifs au sujet du fonctionnement du Programme d'information concernant les vols de d6panneurs A Vancouver. L'6tude d6gage ses conclusions de l'examen des op6rations du Programme du I" mai 1981 au 30 mai ...
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This chapter provides a comprehensive overview of the research and programs related to Indigenous youth crime across four jurisdictions with significant Indigenous populations (Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the United States). The... more
This chapter provides a comprehensive overview of the research and programs related to Indigenous youth crime across four jurisdictions with significant Indigenous populations (Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the United States). The chapter itself has been organized into several sections in order to more readily provide readers with a conceptual framework as well as identifiable gaps in the literature. After reviewing the jurisdictional and contextual information specific to each of the four countries, a conceptual framework is provided which identifies the various contributing factors to this issue and categorizes them according to whether they are systemic or individual. The chapter then reviews a number of system-based and targeted frontline programs that have been implemented in the four jurisdictions and provides commentary on their effectiveness and evidence-base. Finally, the chapter provides a review of the gaps in the literature, highlighting the need for additional research which is culturally responsive, gender-responsive, and inclusive of current trends in the field.
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... 241 Jon morAn Section III ThE mIddlE EAST ANd oCEANIA 8 Australia and Border protection: morphing racial Exclusion into Terror[ism] 275 SoniA mAgdAlenA tAScón 9 IranBorders of an Islamic republic in the middle East 307 huSSein... more
... 241 Jon morAn Section III ThE mIddlE EAST ANd oCEANIA 8 Australia and Border protection: morphing racial Exclusion into Terror[ism] 275 SoniA mAgdAlenA tAScón 9 IranBorders of an Islamic republic in the middle East 307 huSSein AghAbAbAei and hASSAn rezAei 10 ...
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Responses from a survey of gang management strategies were collected from US prison systems holding 1.19 million inmates. The results provided insight into the prevalence of gang members in prisons, gang structure, as well as the... more
Responses from a survey of gang management strategies were collected from US prison systems holding 1.19 million inmates. The results provided insight into the prevalence of gang members in prisons, gang structure, as well as the strategies used to manage the ...
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cases are studied in this chapter. The first 42 cases represent deaths that involved the first and second generation taser weapons, the TASER TF-76, the TASERTRON, and the AIR TASER 34000, that took place between 1983 and 1999. The next... more
cases are studied in this chapter. The first 42 cases represent deaths that involved the first and second generation taser weapons, the TASER TF-76, the TASERTRON, and the AIR TASER 34000, that took place between 1983 and 1999. The next 171 cases were related to the use of the third and fourth generation taser weapons, the ADVANCED TASER M26 and the TASER X26, that took place between 2000 and 2005. In each case, Williams identifies the name of the deceased, the age, race/gender, the agency involved in the taser use, the date of the incident, the cause of death, the role of the taser device in the death of the subject, and whether it is excluded, doubtful, possible, confirmed or undetermined. A brief synopsis of the facts of each case is provided. Williams contends that because record laws vary among the states, obtaining information for the cases was an arduous task. Thus, information for the cases was compiled from wire service, television, newspaper, police, and autopsy reports. The last chapter of Williams’ book provides a thorough analysis of the data collected. The author concludes that, as a cause of death, the taser was excluded in 149 cases; doubtful in 10 cases; undetermined in 11 cases; and confirmed only in 1 case. In this case, the target was initially shocked 5 times by the taser for 7, 8, 6, 5, and 9 s, respectively. When the subject continued to fight, an officer applied the taser for 2 min 49 s. He was later pronounced dead. The coroner listed the subject’s cause of death as cardiac arrhythmia due to taser shocks. As a significant contributing factor, taser devices were excluded in 136 cases, doubtful in 12 cases, possible in 6 cases, undetermined in 16 cases, and confirmed only in 1 case. One of the major strengths of this book is that it is the first comprehensive compilation of taser cases collected from media, police, and autopsy reports. While the first two chapters set an exhaustive and scholarly background about the taser as a non-lethal weapon, the cases themselves in chapter 3 are very well organized, straightforward and interesting to read. The fourth chapter provides an excellent analysis of the cases collected for this study, separating evidence from conjecture. It is interesting to note that of the 213 cases, the taser was confirmed as a cause of death in only one case and as a significant contributing factor in another. While this book certainly has academic merit, it will also be of interest to criminal justice practitioners. I really enjoyed reading this book and strongly suggest that it should be made compulsory reading for every police officer who uses the weapon and every law enforcement agency that deploys tasers. An understanding of the medical and technical aspects of the weapon can go a long way in the effective use of the weapon. This book would also make excellent supplemental reading material for a criminal justice class related to the use of force. I strongly recommend this book.
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In-custody deaths have garnered considerable attention in recent years, both within Canada and internationally. This study represents the first examination of death-in-custody cases across three provinces – Alberta, British Columbia, and... more
In-custody deaths have garnered considerable attention in recent years, both within Canada and internationally. This study represents the first examination of death-in-custody cases across three provinces – Alberta, British Columbia, and Ontario – between 2000 and 2009. To provide context, the article reviews deaths in custody in several international jurisdictions. The objective of this project was to identify baseline indicators of the nature and extent of custody deaths in Canada. Using all completed cases from the offices of Medical Examiners and Coroners, this paper compares and contrasts the manner and causes of death by type of custody (provincial vs. federal) and further compares the mortality trends (natural vs. non-natural) between the provinces. The results and findings from this comparison are then examined and the implications for policy makers are identified. Most of the recommendations relate to improved intake and more sophisticated pre-screening strategies for inmates.
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... command distraction from John's desk. Georgios is also heavily indebted to RenaVasilaki, John Tierney, Ben Bowling, Mark Simpson, Rob MacDonald and Tracy Shildrick for their support. Finally, we express appreciation for ...
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In response to the terrorist attacks of 9/11 and subsequent global ‘War on Terror’, on December 12th, 2003 Canada consolidated its customs, immigration, and food inspection services into the Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA). This... more
In response to the terrorist attacks of 9/11 and subsequent global ‘War on Terror’, on December 12th, 2003 Canada consolidated its customs, immigration, and food inspection services into the Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA). This paper examines how the establishment of the CBSA, along with other North American post‐9/11 security reforms, have impacted Canada. After presenting a historic account of
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While there is considerable descriptive information on identity theft and identity fraud originating from a few countries, there is a dearth of information about people's knowledge and awareness of identity theft and their... more
While there is considerable descriptive information on identity theft and identity fraud originating from a few countries, there is a dearth of information about people's knowledge and awareness of identity theft and their potential risk of becoming a victim. This study measured the self-reported perception and awareness about the nature, risk and effects of identity theft and a variety of
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SLOVENIAN CRIMINOLOGY –AN OVERVIEW1 Authors: Alenka Šelih and Gorazd Meško ABSTRACT Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to present major Slovene criminological research as well as development of criminology teaching, policy making and... more
SLOVENIAN CRIMINOLOGY –AN OVERVIEW1 Authors: Alenka Šelih and Gorazd Meško ABSTRACT Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to present major Slovene criminological research as well as development of criminology teaching, policy making and other criminological endeavours. Design/methodology/approach: The study comprises a literature review of the major Slovenian criminological research and development of Slovenian criminology in general. Findings: Results are presented by decades and by topics to get an overall view on ...