Public perception of the impact of climate change on the spread of infectious diseases and negative effects of epidemics

The aim of the research was to determine the extent to which citizens perceive the connection between climate change and infectious diseases, i.e. whether they recognize them as a risk factor that contributes to the emergence and distribution of infectious diseases, and to what extent they see epidemics as a serious (security) threat. At the same time, the respondents' familiarity with key concepts was examined. The research was conducted on a convenient sample of 140 respondents, with a Questionnaire constructed for that purpose. Descriptive statistics were used in data processing. By analyzing the obtained results, it was determined that the largest percentage of respondents are familiar with the meaning of the term "infectious diseases", then "climate change", as well as the term "epidemic of greater epidemiological significance". Furthermore, a high level of perception of the connection between climate change and infectious diseases, i.e. recognizing the effects they may have on the occurrence and spread of infectious diseases. According to the obtained results, it was determined that the respondents see the infectious epidemic as a threat to the political stability of the state, health, economic and corporate security, as well as the importance of public education for prevention and response in case of epidemic, but also the lack of adequate capacities and resources for response.

Selected criminological aspects of fraud commerce through false managers

Cilj ovog članka je da ukaže na takozvanu prevaru izvršnog direktora (od engleskog izvršnog direktora - zločini prevara učinjeni na osnovu uputstava takozvanog "lažnog menadžera"), kao relativno Nov i ozbiljan oblik krivičnog dela. Analiza izveštaja o neobičnim poslovnim operacijama pokazala je da su najčešći slučajevi pranja novca i njihove povezanosti sa prediktivnim kriminalom u 2018. godini uključivali (između ostalog) i prevaru izvršnog direktora, što je jedan od razloga za obraćanje pažnje na ovu temu. Krivično delo o kome se govori posmatra se iz perspektive kriminologije. Teorijski deo rada ukazuje na krivičnopravnu dimenziju, fenomenološku dimenziju, učinioce i njihov način rada, predmete takve prevare, ali i moguću prevenciju. Teorijski deo rada dopunjen je ukazivanjem na stvarne slučajeve iz prakse u obliku izveštaja o slučajevima. Za rezimiranje informacija korišćeni su nalazi finansijske obaveštajne jedinice i kancelarije kriminalističke policije, kao i stručna literatura i pravni dokumenti. Sa metodološkog stanovišta, kao prioritet su korišćeni: analiza dokumenata i studija slučaja.

Implications of formal security theories on COVID-19 crisis management

The growing "chaotic" potential of modern crises, such as the crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, imposes an urgent need to review the existing and find more flexible methodological tools, in order to strengthen preparedness and timely response to the crisis. By analyzing various aspects of managing the current crisis situation, it is suggested that the application of different methods of mathematical-operational research would result in potentially new and significant insights into this complex problem situation. The paper, therefore, seeks to point out the implications of formal security theories and different theoretical models of resilience on COVID-19 crisis management. First, the application of deterministic chaos theory as a tool for early warning and, thus, avoiding strategic surprises is suggested. In that way, the threatening "chaotic" potential of the risks that could be seen would be recognized. Furthermore, predictive models, as a "part" of the apparatus of certain versions of game theory, can contribute to more optimal strategic decision-making, in terms of making decisions that would maximize the "usefulness" of the outcome of the actors themselves (primarily towards "nature"), i.e. minimize inevitable negative side effects. Finally, the potential of the application of various multivariate techniques for making the most valid decisions at the tactical and operational level is pointed out. Finally, models of resilience are presented, each of which has the potential to analyze the impact of certain aspects of managing the current crisis situation.

Influence of restorative justice on prison system

History of imprisonment has been conceived and organised in a variety of ways. Reformers tried to shape the prison regime to suit their purposes, but the reality of the prison system displayed the substantial limits of their achievements (for example high costs for construction of prisons; level of criminality, minimum protection of future victims etc.). In the second half of the 20th century, a search for new ways of solutions of criminality and penal policy begins. The idea of a restorative prison exists at the moment in concept only. This concept is based on the opportunities for prisoners to encounter their actual victims for restorative dialogue. Restorative programs also enhancing the return of prisoners into family environment and community and improve a dynamic security in prison.

The social function of moral panic

In this paper, the author discusses the social context of moral panic, ie the role of various social factors in the creation of moral panic. Starting from the known mechanisms of moral panic (traditional and newer), the author considers the roles of the subjects of informal and formal social control in this process. In that sense, it stands out the activity of various moral activists as representatives of the informal social structure who, by propagating the importance of moral protection, often participate in the process of creating of many moral panics. On the other hand, the activities of formal social control bodies are regulated by an appropriate legal frame-work whose task is to solve the problem of crime in society. This implies a professional attitude of the police, the prosecution and the courts in terms of combating crime. The author points out the problem of the participation of the representatives of these bodies in the creation and development of moral panic, considering it in the context of the culture of control, ie its elements, emphasizing especially the role of the police. The author connects all the mentioned segments of the social function of moral panic with the role of the media as an unavoidable factor in the process of moral panic. At the end of the paper, the author emphasizes the importance of the role of the media in raising awareness of the importance of individual actions of all social actors in order to avoid their participation in the creation of moral panic that unfavorable affects on solving the problem of crime.