Jennifer Turton
Bio
A BA (Hons) and MA Graduate in Criminology and Law.
Independent International Research Consultant on Crime and Terrorism
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Stories (3/0)
Target Hardening: An Effective Approach to Terrorism Prevention? The Case of Manchester Arena
Although target hardening is considered a "tried and tested" means of crime prevention by Criminologists, who have seen it used to tackle crimes including household burglary and shoplifting in the past; is there a chance that by expanding the perimeter of protected targets, we are simultaneously exposing more people to the threat? Will terrorist organisations simply shrug their shoulders and walk away from terrorism as a means of achieving their aims? Or, is the more likely outcome that potential terrorists will seek ways to adapt, bringing about attacks which are infinitely more deadly, or targeting the very cyber infrastructure on which our nation is built? This article will argue that although target hardening is generally deemed to have been successful in preventing attacks on high profile locations such as airports, this is merely the calm before the storm: terrorist organisations will find new ways to disrupt, damage, and wreak havoc. Staying abreast of new and emerging research on target selection will be pivotal to ensuring our preparedness for what is to come, and we would be foolish to think that by banishing terrorism from high-profile locations, we will not, effectively, bring it closer to home.
By Jennifer Turton5 years ago in Criminal
The Lost Generation: India's Railway Children, Part I
Introduction Human trafficking has been recognised as one of the most pressing issues facing contemporary global society, with the OCHR, World Bank and UN having all addressed ongoing concerns about the growing "industry." The human cost of trafficking, however, remains a little-known and even less-discussed phenomenon, with popular news media seemingly either unconcerned or ill-informed about events which should arguably hold the front page on a daily basis. The injustices of trafficking and the considerations for human rights violations which might occur as a result, have merely scratched the surface of the dark realities that victims, often young children, face every single day. A life of uncertainty, cruelty, sexual abuse and forced labour. A life of being denied even the most basic access to shelter, healthcare and family. A life of being subjected to untold horrors at the direction of their captors. A life which, really, is no life at all.
By Jennifer Turton5 years ago in Criminal
Toddler Diaries
I should probably start by saying that this is a blog about babies. For those of you who feel queasy at the sight of the millions of photos of other people's children on social media sites, now is probably the time to locate the small ‘x’ in the corner of this page. However, if, like me, you find this world of sleepless nights, gripe water, pampers, and breast pads rather fascinating: please, read on.
By Jennifer Turton6 years ago in Families