1. Michael O’Connell AM APM
Consulting Victimologist
Secretary-General, WSV
Member, INVICTM
Member, VSA

2. History In 1973, Beniamin Mendelshon, Hans von Hentig and Israel Drapkin organised the first International Symposium on Victimology. In 1979, the World Society of Victimology (WSV) was founded. Since then, the WSV has hosted symposia every three years.

3. WSV’s Role Promote research in victimology & victim needs
WSV’s Role Promote research in victimology & victim needs. Foster services for victim service providers and victimologists. Provide education & training. Advocate for victims’ rights.

4. WSV’s Functions WSV facilitates networking between researchers, service providers, policy makers and advocates for victims across the world. WSV promotes the implementation of the UN Declaration of Basic Principles of Justice for Victims of Crime & Abuse of Power and other international norms relating to victims and witnesses

5. WSV’s International Status WSV is recognised as an international non-governmental organisation in consultative status with the UN and the Council of Europe.

6. WSV’s Structure President Secretary-General Treasurer Vice-President (2) Executive Committee Communications Committee Website sub-committee Editorial Board UN Liaison (International) Committee Standards & Norms Committee Membership & Advancement Committee

7. WSV’s Affiliated Organisations Argentina, Australia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Croatia, El Salvador, Finland, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Nepal, New Zealand, Portugal, Serbia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden & United States.

8. WSV’s Publications Website – www. worldsocietyofvictimology
WSV’s Publications Website – Facebook - Twitter The Victimologist – the offical newsletter Events newsletter International Review on Victimology International Perspectives In Victimology Journal of Victimology & Victim Law

9. WSV’s Laureates Hans von Hentig Award Beniamen Mendelshon Young Victimologist Award Certificates of Appreciation Honorary Members

10. The Challenge More than one billion people suffer harm as a result of crime every year, while millions more suffer as victims of abuse of power. Their personal losses, injuries and traumas are not adequately understood. Their human rights are too often overlooked, even forgotten.

11. WSV’s Activities International Symposia Expert Symposia Delegations – UN Commission of Crime Prevention & Criminal Justice and UN Congress on Crime Prevention & Criminal Justice UN ECOSOC – Oral & written statements UN-NGO UN OHCHR – Submissions

12. Strengthening Victims’ Rights
In 1985 the UN General Assembly resolved to prevent victimisation and implement the Declaration of Basic Principles of Justice for Victims of Crime & Abuse of Power.
Some governments have shown some progress; too many have not.
Action is needed to get:
More and better services;
Remedies for rights;
Training of officials;
Research.
Draft (Model) Convention on Basic Principles Of Justice for Victims of Crime and Abuse of Power
Draft (revised) UN Handbook on Justice for Victims of Crime & Abuse of Power

13. Your Challenge Join the WSV Support the WSV mission to advance research, services and awareness for victims. Network with colleagues across the world. Participate in conferences, courses and committees dedicated to the WSV mission.

14. Membership Fees (Euros)
Student Membership: One year - Euro 15.00
Student Membership Special Offer: One year - Euro BUT receive two extra consecutive years for free.
Regular Membership: One year - Euro 40.00
Regular Membership Special Offer: One year Euro BUT receive two additional consecutive years for free.
Institutional Membership: One year - Euro 100,00 BUT receive two additional consecutive years for free.

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