Criminals in Europe
Estonian Criminals in Southern Finland: a Theoretical and an Empirical Perspective
Lindsalu , Pilleriin, from the Estonian Ministry of Justice/University of Tartu, made a contribution to the 2012 Annual Conference of the European Society of Criminology, in the category “Crime and Society,” under the title “Estonian Criminals in Southern Finland: a Theoretical and an Empirical Perspective”. Here is the abstract: In criminological perspective, the case of Estonian criminals in southern Finland can be described as a somewhat unique example in the context of European integration. Spatially close located capitals, frequent ferry connections and absence of border control have increased the opportunities for potential offenders to commit crimes. In 2011 Estonian citizens accounted for roughly 3% of total number of suspects apprehended in Finland – a number significantly greater than the share of Estonians permanently residing there. This presentation begins by drawing up theoretical background based on rational choice theory and routine activities to explain the traits of criminal behaviour among Estonian offenders in Finland. Research based on registered crimes has implied the utility driven rational behaviour to be more related to property crimes (especially theft). Empirical analysis focuses on the dynamics and structure of crimes committed by Estonians in Finland and socio-demographic profile of the offenders.
Where Are the Biographies?
Frank van Gemert, from the VU University Amsterdam, made a contribution to the 2012 Annual Conference of the European Society of Criminology, in the category “Criminological Theory, Research and Education,” under the title “Where Are the Biographies?”. Here is the abstract: Books on crime are popular. Autobiographies of criminals and biographies of criminals written by journalists are numerous, but very few criminologists have added to this collection. N=1: some arguments are well known. They are shortsighted however, if one comes to realize what high quality data could have been available if criminologists would allow themselves to collect qualitative life histories. One example is presented of a violent Dutch man who was a member of a Latino prison gang in the US for four years.
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- “Where Are the Biographies?”, by Frank van Gemert (Proceedings)
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Further Reading
- “Estonian Criminals in Southern Finland: a Theoretical and an Empirical Perspective”, by Lindsalu , Pilleriin (Proceedings)