Dear colleagues,
It is my pleasure to invite you to in the upcoming virtual [Zoom] roundtable session on Wednesday June 23rd, entitled “Cybercrime: Improving Victim Support and Resilience” (11:30-13:00 BST). Join us virtually at the Cyber Threats Research Centre (CYTREC), for a roundtable discussion with some fantastic national and international speakers to:
- Identify and exchange knowledge on existing strategies, best practices and tools for supporting victims and building resilience against the impacts of cyber and ‘hybrid’ crimes.
- Discuss creative ideas for new strategies, solutions and tools which may help practitioners to support victims, or victims to help themselves.
- Further the policy and research agendas on responding to victimisation.
=Speakers=
1. Prof. Cassandra Cross (Queensland University of Technology)
2. Claire Perrin (Cyber Protect Officer, South Wales Police)
3. Ricardo Estrela (Operational Manager at the Safer Internet Helpline, APAV - Victim Support Portugal)
4. Dr. Tarek Sharif (Executive Secretary, AFRIPOL)
5. Tom Edwards (Area Manager Wales, Victim Support)
Co-chairs: Sara Correia & Dr. Nnenna Ifeanyi-Ajufo (School of Law, Swansea University).
Panellists will provide unique insights on the strengths and limitations of current responses to cybercrime victimisation, as well as recommendations on how to improve the victim response. Each speaker will have 5 minutes to contribute their opening remarks, followed by a roundtable discussion, audience contributions and Q&A.
Register for this free event and join the conversation on twitter at #cytrec! Registration link: https://bit.ly/3bODhm7
=Overview=
The volume and impact of online and ‘hybrid’ crimes on victims is staggering and has increased during the COVID19 pandemic. It is imperative that we understand how victims’ rights are realised and their needs met in a ‘Digital Society’. From local to international levels, policy makers are focused on improving cybercrime responses. Interventions have emphasized the role of legislation, law enforcement, multi-stakeholder cooperation and capacity building. Issues such as victim assistance and protection, education and awareness-raising, as well as the institutional mechanisms for victim support, however, should be included at the core of the cybercrime debate. Challenges such as the increasingly blurry line between online/offline crime, the under-reporting of cybercrime, the limited legislative and policy measures focused on victimisation support and prevention, difficulties in ensuring that victims have access to the right support, as well as the designing-in of cyber protection into everyday technologies, are examples of key areas for improvement. This roundtable discussion brings together a range of practitioners and academics with unique perspectives on victimisation, to discuss support models and best practices to increase victim resilience in a digital world. Each of the speakers will briefly provide their own perspective on the strengths and limitations of current responses to cybercrime victims and what might improve it in the future. Speakers will also consider practical tools/solutions, including technological tools that might help bring those recommendations to life.
=Agenda=
11:30-11:40: Welcome
11:40-12:20: In-conversation with speakers
12:20-12:40: Q&A session
12:40-12:50: Closing Remarks
12:50-13:00: E-safety video by St Joseph’s Cathedral Primary School children
Please share this invitation with researchers, practitioners and others who may be interested in participating in the discussion. Everyone is welcome! Those interested can register for free via Eventbrite here: https://bit.ly/3bODhm7
We look forward to welcoming you on June 23rd. Please contact [log in to unmask] with any questions.
Best wishes,
Sara & Nnenna
Sara Giro Correia
Lecturer in Cyber Threats | Darlithydd mewn Seiberfygythiadau | @SGCorreia
Hillary Rodham Clinton School of Law | Ysgol y Gyfraith
Singleton Park | Parc Singleton
SA2 8PP Swansea | Abertawe
Phone | Ffôn 01792 295595
Email | Ebost [log in to unmask]
www.swansea.ac.uk | www.abertawe.ac.uk
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