CALL FOR PAPERS

The conference welcomes original research, case studies, poster presentations, workshops and dialogues papers in the field of Victimization, Victim Assistance and Crime Prevention We will accept abstracts between 250-400 words. Full original paper submissions under 12,000 words, will be submitted as per the guidelines which will be provided after acceptance of abstract We will accept abstracts between 250-400 words. Full original paper submissions under 12,000 words, will be submitted as per the guidelines which will be provided after acceptance of abstract

 

INTRODUCTION

This is to invite you to the 8th  International Conference, focusing on ‘‘Use of Digital Technology to Enhance Crime Prevention and Victim Support ‘organized during University of Nairobi Research Week 2025 in collaboration with Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria and Kibabii University, Bungoma County, Kenya. The conference will be held from 23 – 24 October 2025.It is a blended conference with face-to-face sessions taking place at the University of Nairobi, Kenya. Digital technologies offer powerful tools for both preventing crime and supporting victims. From predictive policing using AI to analyze crime patterns to using online platforms for reporting and support, technology can significantly enhance safety and justice. However, it’s crucial to address ethical concerns like privacy and bias to ensure responsible implementation.

CONFERENCE THEME:   Use of Digital Technology to Enhance Crime Prevention and Victim Support

SUB THEMES:

Historical injustices, Rights of vulnerable victims and the Criminal Justice System Theory and practice in Victimization in the age Artificial Intelligence(AI) Victimization situations: Environmental injustices, indigenous Knowledge/communities and political Violence, Alternative Justice Systems, Local reconciliation practices and Victim support.

Victims of Femicide, in-person trafficking, Smuggling of persons, Human Trafficking, migrants, Refugees/internal Displaced persons, natural calamities Social injustices: sexual violence, Violence within family; Intimate Partner Violence, Child abuse and elderly Abuse, Gender and discrimination. Victimology, Victimization, Role of stakeholders in Victimization process: Government, NGOs, CBOs, Health workers, Faith based organizations, Prisons, legal bodies, Research groups, think tanks, opinion leaders and funders.

Research and Practice in victimology: Digital technology; online crimes; cybercrime, fraud, money laundering,  mpersonation, Deepfakes,social media, misinformation, climate change and victimization Psychological and Mental Health of Victims, Trauma and stigmatization, Perpetrator work: perpetrator and victim relations, safety, violence and resolution strategies, Aletrntive justice system Emerging issues: GenZs uprisings, Deep fakes, online victimization, Fraud, money laundering, impersonation, social media crime, hate crimes, sexual orientation, LGTBQ, innovations and victim assistance

Conference Objectives

1.To provide a forum for stakeholders both international and local, to deliberate and share insights and ideas on victimology and victim circumstances across board.

2.To bring together multi-disciplinary researchers and scholars where subjects like law, sociology, criminology, psychology, gender and education converge to calibrate on victim assistance process, victimization and crime prevention.

3.To create local solutions for understanding the link between Rights of vulnerable victims and the Criminal Justice System

4.To show case good practices of supporting victims, survivors and perpetrators on integration into the society.

5.To position victim support, victimization and crime prevention and perpetrator work as fields of impactful research and practice in addressing critical societal challenges.

Abstract Submission Guidelines

Original papers on going researches are welcome. Collaboration among multiple authors, colleagues and other scholars is highly encouraged. Co-authored papers will be accepted with consent from both authors. It is the responsibility of the Lead Presenter to obtain the consent of fellow authors. All presentations must adhere to intellectual property rights legislation. University of Nairobi will not be responsible for infringements of intellectual property or plagiarism in any of the conference presentations.

Abstracts for paper presentations must include a description of each of the following:

The research focus or problem The conceptual framework informing the research Research methods, including ethics Key insights or findings, and implications. Conference papers will be presented using power-point

 

CHARGES

Students:                                            KSh 500(USD 5)

UoN,Kenya Staff:                                                KSh 1000(USD 10)

Other participants:                                           KSh3000(USD25)

Call for papers:                                       June August 2025-

Abstract submission:                                 1 August 2025

Abstract acceptance:                                     1 September 2025

Full paper submission:                                   3 October 2025

Registration for conference:                  1 September 2025 to 6 Oct 2025

Conference dates:                               21 – 22 October 2025

 

Conference submission email: afvsc-conf@uonbi.ac.ke

 

For any further information about the conference, contact: Department of Educational and Distance Studies Email:afvsc-conf@uonbi.ac.ke Tel. +254 714014149/ +254721202685/+254 724473490

Nigeria: The Institute for Development Research and Training, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria Email: bintaabdul76@yahoo.com Tel:+234 909250 6466

Kibabii University: The Institute of Gender and Development Studies (IGDS), Kibabii University, Kenya. Email: rwepukhulu@kibu.ac.ke, Tel:+254 729 915257

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