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Analysis of effectiveness of dispute resolution council and expenses of the disputants in Mardan-Pakistan
Muhammad Asad Jan, Bushra Hasan Jan, Shakeel Ahmad, Younas Khan Journal of Aggression, Conflict and Peace Research, Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print, pp.- The study was conducted with the primary objective of measuring the association between the disputant’s expenses and Dispute Resolution Council (DRC) effectiveness in the study area. The current study followed a quantitative research design. To obtain the study objectives, data was collected from a sample of 387 respondents in the selected three Tehsils of District Mardan, Pakistan. The respondents were selected through multista...
Source: Journal of Aggression, Conflict and Peace Research - February 22, 2022 Category: Criminology Authors: Muhammad Asad Jan Bushra Hasan Jan Shakeel Ahmad Younas Khan Source Type: research

Title: Intergenerational gaps in women ’s grassroots peacebuilding in Ghana: a critique of “inclusive peacebuilding”
This study adopts a cross-sectional case study design and qualitative strategy. It is based on semi-structured interviews and focus group discussions conducted with actors who have been engaged in grassroots peacebuilding in Ghana and West Africa. The analysis was largely inductive, identifying emerging themes and patterns in the research data. The findings indicate that young women are usually absent or not engaged meaningfully in the mobilization of women and youth in the “inclusive” grassroots peacebuilding in Ghana. This is due to the prevalence of deep-seated cultural and political prejudices or stereotypes a...
Source: Journal of Aggression, Conflict and Peace Research - February 17, 2022 Category: Criminology Authors: Sebastian Angzoorokuu Paalo Source Type: research

The impact of body-worn cameras on the incidence of occupational violence towards paramedics: a systematic review
This study aims to investigate the impact of BWC on the incidence of OV towards paramedics. A systematic review was conducted according to the JBI methodology. EMBASE, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, MEDLINE, Cochrane reviews, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, JBI systematic reviews, TROVE and Google Scholar were searched to identify primary research studies reporting on BWCs as an intervention against an outcome of OV incidence. Primary research papers, publicly-accessible government reports, peer-reviewed and grey literature, if published in English, were eligible. The se...
Source: Journal of Aggression, Conflict and Peace Research - February 15, 2022 Category: Criminology Authors: Liam Bruton Hunter Johnson Luke MacKey Aaron Farok Liz Thyer Paul M. Simpson Source Type: research

Violence against emergency healthcare workers: different perpetrators, different approaches
This study aims to investigate whether emergency health-care workers distinguish between different categories of perpetrators of violence and how they respond to different types of perpetrator profiles. Five focus groups with emergency health-care workers were held in Canada. The participants were asked whether they identified different groups of perpetrators of violence and how that impacted their approach. The focus group responses were transcribed verbatim and analysed thematically using a phenomenological approach. Participants consistently identified five groups of perpetrators and tailored their approach on...
Source: Journal of Aggression, Conflict and Peace Research - February 3, 2022 Category: Criminology Authors: Evelien Spelten Julia van Vuuren Peter O ’Meara Brodie Thomas Mathieu Grenier Richard Ferron Jennie Helmer Gina Agarwal Source Type: research

Guest editorial
Catherine Kaukinen, Erica Fissel Journal of Aggression, Conflict and Peace Research, Vol. 14, No. 1, pp.1-2 (Source: Journal of Aggression, Conflict and Peace Research)
Source: Journal of Aggression, Conflict and Peace Research - January 31, 2022 Category: Criminology Authors: Catherine Kaukinen Erica Fissel Source Type: research

Reduction in incidents during COVID-19 in a Secure Children ’s Home: an opportunity for learning
This study aims to elucidate this area. SCHs provide a safe, supportive environment for vulnerable young people who frequently present with multiple and complex needs. Young people residing within a SCH may be residing at the setting because of a Secure Accommodation Order under a Section 25 Order of the Children’s Act (1989) or for criminal justice reasons, i.e. serving a Remand period or custodial sentence. Preliminary research compared a baseline period to a follow-up period after the commencement of COVID-19 national lockdown measures within a SCH in the North of England to develop understanding of the impact fo...
Source: Journal of Aggression, Conflict and Peace Research - January 24, 2022 Category: Criminology Authors: Annette McKeown Gemma MacMillan Ella Watkins Domanic Caveney Anna Smith Patrick Jack Kennedy Rachel Atkins Robyn Lee Source Type: research

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This study aims to elucidate this area. SCHs provide a safe, supportive environment for vulnerable young people who frequently present with multiple and complex needs. Young people residing within a SCH may be residing at the setting because of a Secure Accommodation Order under a Section 25 Order of the Children’s Act (1989) or for criminal justice reasons, i.e. serving a Remand period or custodial sentence. Preliminary research compared a baseline period to a follow-up period after the commencement of COVID-19 national lockdown measures within a SCH in the North of England to develop understanding of the impact fo...
Source: Journal of Aggression, Conflict and Peace Research - January 21, 2022 Category: Criminology Authors: Annette McKeown Gemma MacMillan Ella Watkins Domanic Caveney Anna Smith Patrick Jack Kennedy Rachel Atkins Robyn Lee Source Type: research

Assessing experiences with violence and peace in primary schools in Sierra Leone
Daniel Capistrano, Seaneen Sloan, Jennifer Symonds, Elena Samonova, Ciaran Sugrue, Dympna Devine Journal of Aggression, Conflict and Peace Research, Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print, pp.- This paper aims to discuss the construction of two composite indices to assess children’s experiences with violence and peace in primary schools in Sierra Leone. The authors provide a conceptual framework based on the three dimensions of the violence index (direct, structural and cultural violence) and the three dimensions of the positive peace index (inclusion, citizenship and well-being). After...
Source: Journal of Aggression, Conflict and Peace Research - January 21, 2022 Category: Criminology Authors: Daniel Capistrano Seaneen Sloan Jennifer Symonds Elena Samonova Ciaran Sugrue Dympna Devine Source Type: research

Exploring indigenous conflict resolution mechanisms between the Awi and Gumuz ethnic communities in Zigem Woreda, Ethiopia
This study followed a qualitative research approach and it has a case study design that is appropriate to collect in-depth information about indigenous mechanisms of resolving conflicts that arise between Awi and Gumuz ethnic groups. Data were collected through in-depth interviews and document review. The results revealed that the Awi and Gumuz ethnic groups resolve conflict through the elder council or shimigilina. This indigenous mechanism conflict resolution mechanism is well recognized, accepted and respected both by the Awi and Gumuz ethnic groups. Shimiglina has different phases and rituals which are finally con...
Source: Journal of Aggression, Conflict and Peace Research - December 31, 2021 Category: Criminology Authors: Missaye Mulatie Mengstie Source Type: research

Everyday genocide: femicide, transicide and the responsibility to protect
This study examines genocide, gendercide, femicide, transicide and the R2P doctrine to formulate a platform of engagement from which to argue the alignment and congruence of genocide with gendercide. Using a content analysis of the United Nations High Commission for Refugees definition of GBV, and Article II of the Genocide Convention (GC) five “directive” facets are examined, namely, identity, physical violence, psychological violence, oppressive violence and repressive violence. Expressions of physical violence, psychological violence, oppressive violence and repressive violence reflected similarity, whereas the...
Source: Journal of Aggression, Conflict and Peace Research - December 29, 2021 Category: Criminology Authors: Katerina Standish Source Type: research

Temporal evolution of homicide mortality in Brazilian capitals from 2005 to 2019
This study aims to improve our understanding of violence, focusing on the analysis of the relation between socioeconomic factors and homicide rates from 2005 to 2019 in Brazilian capitals. Multilevel Poisson models were used to estimate the homicide risk in men and women. The response variable was the homicide rate. Fixed effects were estimated for age group, year and gross domestic product (GDP). The average homicide rate over the 2005–2019 period was 5.83/100,000 and 83.72/100,000 for women and men, respectively. In both sexes, the homicide rates increased over the period. The highest mortality rates were obs...
Source: Journal of Aggression, Conflict and Peace Research - December 28, 2021 Category: Criminology Authors: N ádia Cristina Pinheiro Rodrigues Val éria Teresa Saraiva Lino Leonardo Soares Bastos Gisele O'Dwyer Denise Leite Maia Monteiro In ês Nascimento Carvalho Reis Vera Cec ília Frossard M ônica Kramer Noronha Andrade Source Type: research

A multi-agency approach to reducing harms from violence and aggression directed towards ambulance services staff in Wales (UK)
Nigel Rees, Patrick Rees, Lois Hough, Dylan Parry, Nicola White, Brady Bowes Journal of Aggression, Conflict and Peace Research, Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print, pp.- Ambulance services staff worldwide have long been at risk of encountering violence and aggression directed towards them during their work. Verbal forms of violence and aggression are the most prevalent form, but sometimes incidents involve physical injury, and on rare occasions homicides do occur. Exposure to such violence and aggression can have a lasting negative impact upon ambulance staff and has been associated with i...
Source: Journal of Aggression, Conflict and Peace Research - December 23, 2021 Category: Criminology Authors: Nigel Rees Patrick Rees Lois Hough Dylan Parry Nicola White Brady Bowes Source Type: research

Framing and conflict: the case of the Asante Akyem North district ’s farmer-herder conflict in Ghana
Framing and conflict: the case of the Asante Akyem North district’s farmer-herder conflict in Ghana Sabina Appiah-Boateng, Stephen B. Kendie Journal of Aggression, Conflict and Peace Research, Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print, pp.- The purpose of this paper is to explore how framing of conflict in different phases is constructed and how the specific framing affects the development of the conflict and its management in the farmer–herder conflict in the Asante Akyem North District of Ghana. The study area is Agogo which falls within the Asante Akyem North District in Ghana. The stu...
Source: Journal of Aggression, Conflict and Peace Research - December 15, 2021 Category: Criminology Authors: Sabina Appiah-Boateng Stephen B. Kendie Source Type: research

The role of organizational culture in normalizing paramedic exposure to violence
Justin Mausz, Mandy Johnston, Elizabeth Anne Donnelly Journal of Aggression, Conflict and Peace Research, Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print, pp.- Violence against paramedics is a complex – but underreported – problem. Extant research suggests organizational culture may play a role in sustaining cultural norms that downplay the significance and limit reporting. The purpose of this paper is to qualitatively explore paramedics’ experience with violence, with particular emphasis on understanding how organizational culture contributes to under-reporting. The authors surveyed paramed...
Source: Journal of Aggression, Conflict and Peace Research - December 6, 2021 Category: Criminology Authors: Justin Mausz Mandy Johnston Elizabeth Anne Donnelly Source Type: research

The “disease” of violence against health-care workers is a wicked problem. Managing and preventing violence in health-care
Alycia Jacob, Damhnat McCann, Penny Buykx, Brodie Thomas, Evelien Spelten, Rebecca Schultz, Leigh Kinsman, Elisabeth Jacob Journal of Aggression, Conflict and Peace Research, Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print, pp.- This paper aims to illustrate the complexity of understanding and managing violent behaviour in health care. The authors will show how different perceptions of the reasons for violent behaviour, and linkages between violent behaviour and illness have contributed to the creation of a wicked problem and added significant complexity to the management of violence towards staff with...
Source: Journal of Aggression, Conflict and Peace Research - November 13, 2021 Category: Criminology Authors: Alycia Jacob Damhnat McCann Penny Buykx Brodie Thomas Evelien Spelten Rebecca Schultz Leigh Kinsman Elisabeth Jacob Source Type: research