The complexities of immigration control

There have been reports of increasing numbers of asylum seekers. Are policy responses focusing on combating human smuggling and guarding Europe´s external borders effective, or does the complex policy field of immigration control face greater challenges?

Masja van Meeteren • June 04, 2014

Dear criminology student,

You have probably noticed that our current criminal policy makers receive an awful lot of criticism. It’s time for more competent policy makers to design better policies. What are your career plans?

Gwen van Eijk • May 21, 2014 • 2 comments

Seeing is believing: three types of forensic visuals

Seeing is believing. But what exactly do we see? Over time, forensic visualization techniques have become more advanced. Three types of visuals require expertise to varying extent, both in their production and interpretation.

Gabry Vanderveen • November 28, 2012

Guilty by reason of imagery

Images become more important in the criminal justice system, whether used as clarifying illustrations, evidence or as rhetorical tools. Distinct types of imagery differ in format and content. Here’s an example how format relates to our ideas of guilt.

Gabry Vanderveen • July 06, 2012

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Seeing is believing: three types of forensic visuals

Guilty by reason of imagery