Comparative Analysis of Law Enforcement-Based Victim Services in the Global South and Global North : a perspective from Australia and India

Nair, Vipin Vijay and O’Connell, Michael (2025) Comparative Analysis of Law Enforcement-Based Victim Services in the Global South and Global North : a perspective from Australia and India. In: Rethinking the Police for a Better Future : navigating policing challenges with accountability and trust. 1st ed. Springer, pp. 221-233. ISBN 9783031831720

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Abstract

The dividing lines between the Global North and the Global South have without a doubt outcompeted concerns of those disciplines where differences and similarities are expressed at the same level elements as socio-economic, political, and legal factors to integrate into its model for consideration. This chapter observes how the comparison of the implementation of the services for victims by police rhetoric estimates the differences and possibilities between the two regions. Specifically, through the discussions of Australia and India, as illustrations, this chapter shall try to highlight the fashion in which community based policing and law enforcement can help in enhancing. Global North is represented by Australia to show has its own special branch in the police hierarchy for the victims. These are known for its smooth running enhanced by the law and e business, which also serve as a shield for the players. However, the step taken by Australia is an attempt to create a model that scales the two objectives of exculpating the victims and the criminal justice of the whole country. The Australian example gives a plan that includes the help provided to the victims in the disciplinary measures. Policing of the community with reference to Australia and the United States is a key factor in the development of trust and cooperation between police and the people of the society. This approach is rather more concerned with strategies that will without doubt afford swifter and more helpful assistance thus taking the victims on the path to recovery and reintegration. On the other side, India has been assigned the role of speaking and portraying all things from the Global South. Despite the challenges faced, the Indian government has taken significant steps toward strengthening social support for victims through socio-development programs and reforms in policing methods. The core principle of India’s approach recognizes the importance of community participation and the need to adapt services to practical contexts, particularly for marginalized communities. Community policing in India is a blend of socially-driven policing—where caregivers handle specific types of cases—and neighborhood policing, where government representatives take responsibility for community welfare. At the same time, independent authorities manage various aspects of public safety. This approach fosters positive community relations, enhances familiarity with local life, and ensures sensitive support for victims.

Item Type: Book Section
Subjects: Social Sciences and humanities > Social Sciences > Law and Legal Studies
JGU School/Centre: Jindal Institute of Behavioural Sciences
Depositing User: Mr. Luckey Pathan
Date Deposited: 24 Aug 2025 12:40
Last Modified: 24 Aug 2025 12:40
Official URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-83173-7_14
URI: https://pure.jgu.edu.in/id/eprint/10023

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