Victimisation

Identity Theft Resource Center Releases Report on Identity Crime in Black Communities Ahead of Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2023

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023
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SAN DIEGO, Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, the Identity Theft Resource Center® (ITRC), a nationally recognized nonprofit organization established to support victims of identity crime, in partnership with the Chicago-based Black Researchers Collective (BRC), released its Identity in Practice Report, which seeks to understand and examine identity crime victimization across Black communities in the United States. The project is supported by LifeLock (a part of Gen™), Synchrony and the Wells Fargo Foundation. This comes ahead of Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2023, of which the ITRC is a supporter of the annual initiative.

Key Points: 
  • This comes ahead of Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2023, of which the ITRC is a supporter of the annual initiative.
  • "This research is an important step in gathering more data around identity theft victimization in Black communities," said Eva Velasquez , President and CEO of the Identity Theft Resource Center.
  • The findings in this report show that identity theft is a growing concern and that Black communities face distinct challenges.
  • Founded in 2004 and held each October, Cybersecurity Awareness Month is the world's foremost initiative aimed at promoting cybersecurity awareness and best practices.

McClatchy Awarded Two Pulitzer Prizes: Breaking News Reporting and Commentary

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Monday, May 9, 2022
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McClatchy announced today that journalists in two of its newsrooms have been named winners of 2022 Pulitzer Prizes.

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  • McClatchy announced today that journalists in two of its newsrooms have been named winners of 2022 Pulitzer Prizes.
  • The Miami Herald staff won the Pulitzer Prize in the Breaking News category, and Melinda Henneberger of The Kansas City Star won the Pulitzer Prize in the Commentary category.
  • McClatchy newsrooms have won 56 Pulitzer Prizes, including two by the Miami Herald in 2017.
  • McClatchy extends its unique local and regional reach, relevance and resources to its advertising partners through fully-integrated marketing solutions.

Identity Theft Is Out and Identity Fraud Is In; The Identity Theft Resource Center's 2022 Predictions Indicate Major Shifts

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Friday, December 17, 2021
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"All of these trends point towards increases in identity fraud that will change consumer behaviors, revictimization rates and pandemic-related identity crimes for years to come.

Key Points: 
  • "All of these trends point towards increases in identity fraud that will change consumer behaviors, revictimization rates and pandemic-related identity crimes for years to come.
  • We expect to see these types of cyberattacks and who they target continue to evolve as they did in 2021.
  • There are six trends in the ITRC's 2022 predictions that the ITRC expects to see in the next calendar year:
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  • The shift from identity theft to identity fraud - the accumulation of personally identifiable information (PII) to the misuse of PII - will accelerate in 2022.

Which UK region has been hit the hardest by cybercrime?

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Tuesday, June 29, 2021
Computer security, Articles, Midlands, Cybercrime, Victimisation, Human behavior, Social issues

The findings show a perception versus reality gap in the UK, with regions falling into two distinct groups.

Key Points: 
  • The findings show a perception versus reality gap in the UK, with regions falling into two distinct groups.
  • By contrast, those in the South East, North West, East Midlands, North West and Yorkshire & Lincolnshire, overestimated the threat in comparison to their levels of victimisation.
  • "For some people, there can be an unwillingness to report certain cyber incidents and for others there's a lack of understanding of how to do so.
  • "Cyberhood Watch exists to stop cybercrime from spreading throughout our local communities and to help people, particularly vulnerable groups, feel confident using the internet.

How to Prevent Victimization: Appriss to Explore Stalking in Digital Age During National Training Institute Conference

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Monday, November 2, 2020
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During the NCVC National Training Institute Conference, Karen Adams, training manager, and Jared Beek, VINE marketing and training specialist for Appriss, will explore the connection between technology and online abuse.

Key Points: 
  • During the NCVC National Training Institute Conference, Karen Adams, training manager, and Jared Beek, VINE marketing and training specialist for Appriss, will explore the connection between technology and online abuse.
  • In this session, Adams and Beek will discuss ways to prevent victimization, offering insight into victim services as well as safety and justice.
  • The National Training Institute attracts victim services professionals, advocates, law enforcement and other allied professionals.
  • Appriss Insights is the developer of the Appriss Insights Platform, the nations most comprehensive source of incarceration, justice, and risk intelligence data.

2019-20 Annual Report of the Correctional Investigator of Canada Tabled in Parliament

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Tuesday, October 27, 2020
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OTTAWA, Oct. 27, 2020 /CNW/ -Today, the 47th annual report of the Office of the Correctional Investigator was tabled in Parliament.

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  • OTTAWA, Oct. 27, 2020 /CNW/ -Today, the 47th annual report of the Office of the Correctional Investigator was tabled in Parliament.
  • The investigation found that the prevalence and dynamics of sexual victimization in federal correctional facilities are largely unknown.
  • As it stands, the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) is not required to publicly report on incidents of sexual abuse involving federal inmates.
  • He reminded the Correctional Service that his annual report covers the reporting period, from April 2019 to end of March 2020.

Justice for victims: off and online

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Friday, October 23, 2020
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To mark European Day of Justice on 25 October, the EU Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) urges the EU and Member States to step up the protection of victims online.

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  • To mark European Day of Justice on 25 October, the EU Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) urges the EU and Member States to step up the protection of victims online.
  • As people spend more and more time online, such sentiments online can create a hostile environment where the recipients of hate feel increasingly victimised.
  • At the same time, Member States should create new or expanded specialist police units to tackle online hate and crime.
  • As people increasingly live their lives online, access to justice needs to keep pace to offer victims the same protection as they expect offline.

Wolf Haldenstein Launches Child Victims Act Practice Group

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Thursday, October 17, 2019
Sex crimes, Human behavior, Articles, Humans, Sexual abuse, Child sexual abuse, Victimisation, Abuse

NEW YORK, Oct. 17, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wolf Haldenstein has launched a Child Victims Act (CVA) practice group, representing survivors of childhood sexual abuse.

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 17, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wolf Haldenstein has launched a Child Victims Act (CVA) practice group, representing survivors of childhood sexual abuse.
  • Survivors of childhood sexual abuse have had to struggle with the trauma of their victimization and the long term adverse impact it has upon them and their families.
  • In response to their advocacy, in February 2019, the State of New York enacted the Child Victims Act.
  • Wolf Haldensteins Child Victims Act practice group is fully supported by the Firms Social Justice practice group, integrating our capacity and expertise in complex federal and state litigation and jury and bench trials.

New study reveals factors that drive migrants to leave Central America’s Northern Triangle

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Wednesday, September 4, 2019
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Creatives study allows us to make data-driven conclusions about todays migration trends from the Northern Triangle and the best ways to address unique local drivers, says Pablo Maldonado , Creatives Chief Operating Officer.

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  • Creatives study allows us to make data-driven conclusions about todays migration trends from the Northern Triangle and the best ways to address unique local drivers, says Pablo Maldonado , Creatives Chief Operating Officer.
  • The study, called Saliendo Adelante: Why migrants risk it all ," investigates a range of factors, including household income, victimization, transnational ties and more, and how they combine to drive people from their homes.
  • Economic concerns are by far the most significant driving factor for migrants from the Northern Triangle.
  • Across the Northern Triangle, and particularly in high-migration, urban municipalities, residents are coping with significant levels of victimization.

Cyberbully.watch Launches Free Service for Parents to Protect Children Online from Cyberbullying and Cyberstalking

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Monday, August 19, 2019
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31% of girls aged 13-17 have been targeted with unwanted online sexual attention, compared with 11% of boys.

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  • 31% of girls aged 13-17 have been targeted with unwanted online sexual attention, compared with 11% of boys.
  • Victimization doesn't necessarily begin with sexting; online predators are known to abuse even seemingly innocent family photos at the beach or kids on the playground.
  • The system tools at Cyberbully.watch aid investigators in tracking down online predators and revenge-seeking bullies by continuously searching the internet day and night to find abusive posts.
  • Cyberbully.watch provides parents with a free search tool to see if their child's photo has been stolen and abused online.