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Carjacking in Australia: recording issues and future directions.

Authors :
Young, Lisa Jane
Borzycki, Maria
Source :
Trends & Issues in Crime & Criminal Justice; Feb2008, Issue 351, p1-6, 6p, 1 Diagram
Publication Year :
2008

Abstract

Carjacking literature is limited, and perceptions vary about the level of violence involved, diverse scenarios and the motivations of offenders. The media tends to overrepresent carjackings involving weapons and violence, although these are relatively rare incidents. Motivations range from instrumental triggers (where the car is used in some other crime) to acquisition for onselling the car or its parts. Similarly, methods vary from opportunistic to organised theft involving support. This paper examines carjacking in Australia, the United Kingdom, the United States and South Africa reported through the literature. Victimisation surveys currently may be the most appropriate source for collecting carjacking estimates. Offence definitions and recording practices vary between Australian jurisdictions, making accurate estimates problematic. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
08178542
Issue :
351
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Trends & Issues in Crime & Criminal Justice
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
31292525