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Sport and peacebuilding in post-conflict societies: the role of Open Fun Football Schools in Kosovo
Journal of Aggression, Conflict and Peace Research, Ahead of Print. Purpose The purpose of this paper is to fill the gap in the research literature on how sport can be used more productively as a peacebuilding device in post-conflict countries. Design/methodology/approach This paper uses interviewing method that includes both semi-structured and unstructured interviews with trainers, instructors and children involved in implementing Open Fun Football Schools (OFFSs) in Kosovo. Findings Findings show that OFFSs have played a vital role in peacebuilding in Kosovo by bringing together people from different ethnic backgroun...
Source: Journal of Aggression, Conflict and Peace Research - November 29, 2018 Category: Criminology Source Type: research

Music ’s role in peacebuilding
Journal of Aggression, Conflict and Peace Research, Ahead of Print. Purpose The purpose of this paper is to promote communication by using music, and through mutual understanding and culture exchange to establish world peace. Design/methodology/approach The research explains why music promotes world peace and gives examples through empirical research and statistics. Findings Music (those genres with harmonious melodies, with peaceful purposes and without religious, political objectives) can break down the borders of nation states and bind humanity together. Quoting J.J. Keki ’s words: “Peace will begin with simple p...
Source: Journal of Aggression, Conflict and Peace Research - November 6, 2018 Category: Criminology Source Type: research

Introduction to the special issue on honour-based abuse, violence and killings
Journal of Aggression, Conflict and Peace Research,Volume 10, Issue 4, Page 237-238, October 2018. (Source: Journal of Aggression, Conflict and Peace Research)
Source: Journal of Aggression, Conflict and Peace Research - November 1, 2018 Category: Criminology Source Type: research

Men who experience domestic abuse: a service perspective
This study offers a valuable base on which to build future knowledge. Future research might consider recruiting larger samples or follow up qualitative findings with a larger quantitative survey. Practical implications This paper presents the manager and practitioner views of the service needs and solutions for men. They perceive that abused men need to recognise and accept victimisation, have knowledge of provision and know it is acceptable to seek help and receive practical support. Social implications Increasing recognition cannot be achieved in isolation. A shared commitment is required from policy, practice and rese...
Source: Journal of Aggression, Conflict and Peace Research - October 17, 2018 Category: Criminology Source Type: research

Prediction model of propaganda characteristics used by the main jihadist groups
This study has been conducted in order to provide a comparison of the propaganda content of the main jihadist groups. (Source: Journal of Aggression, Conflict and Peace Research)
Source: Journal of Aggression, Conflict and Peace Research - October 9, 2018 Category: Criminology Source Type: research

Can the offence behaviours of stranger rapists discriminate between UK and non-UK nationals
Journal of Aggression, Conflict and Peace Research, Ahead of Print. Purpose Currently, no research is available for behavioural investigative advisors ’ to provide justifications to infer from the crime scene that an offender is a UK or non-UK national. The paper aims to discuss these issues. Design/methodology/approach Data were obtained from National Crime Agency and consisted of 651 stranger rapes, 434 UK nationals and 217 non-UK nationals. All cases were coded for 70 offence behaviour variables. χ2 analyses were conducted to identify significant associations between offence behaviours and offender nationality. Sig...
Source: Journal of Aggression, Conflict and Peace Research - October 4, 2018 Category: Criminology Source Type: research

Violence risk assessment practices in Israel: a preliminary survey investigation
This study revealed the risk assessment utility trends in Israel, finding that compared to professionals in North America, South America, Europe, East Asia and Australia, professionals in Israel conducted fewer risk assessments and used structured instruments less often, highlighting concern about the lack of reliance on evidence-based techniques in the country. (Source: Journal of Aggression, Conflict and Peace Research)
Source: Journal of Aggression, Conflict and Peace Research - October 3, 2018 Category: Criminology Source Type: research

A systematic review of bullying definitions: how definition and format affect study outcome
Journal of Aggression, Conflict and Peace Research, Ahead of Print. Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore how varying definitions of bullying and formats of the definitions affect research study outcomes. Design/methodology/approach A systematic search of empirical studies within the following databases was conducted: PubMed, Scopus, Science Direct, Web of Science and Wiley Online Library. Empirical studies examining laypersons and researcher ’s definitions of bullying or how differences in the format of the definition of bullying results in varied outcomes were eligible to be included in this review. As trad...
Source: Journal of Aggression, Conflict and Peace Research - September 7, 2018 Category: Criminology Source Type: research