Hans Nelen
Biographic Data
| ID | 4492527 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Hans Nelen |
| GIVEN NAMES | Hans |
| FAMILY NAME | Nelen |
| SIGNATURE | NELEN H |
| AFFILIATIONS | Maastricht University |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 16 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 2 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 12 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 4 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1995 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
War and the Politics of Denial
In this article, we propose a critical criminology of war that is informed by Stanley Cohen’s notion of states of denial and his portrayal of Israel as a “special case” in this respect. After a general introduction into the development of the criminology of war, we focus on two analytical lines, namely (1) the notion that a culture of denial is indispensable in the legitimation of war and war crimes and (2) that postcolonial thinking can explain …
A living financial fossil, hawala
Informal fund transfer (IFT) systems, originally known as hawala, have persisted globally despite being outlawed, continuing to operate in the face of numerous challenges and hostile environments. They can be seen as a “living financial fossil.” However, few studies have explored how IFT systems survive and adapt under such circumstances. This study examines IFT systems as an illegal remittance market, emphasizing that the core dynamics among the…
Participation in Victim-Offender Mediation Predicts Less Reoffending
Previous research on victim-offender mediation (VOM) and reoffending rates often lack valid control groups and might suffer from a self-selection bias. Moreover, VOM’s role in the criminal justice system, particularly the effect on sanctioning, has not been considered in explaining the lower reoffending rates. This research addressed these gaps, by comparing four offender groups and using propensity score matching (N = 2,907): those who participa…
The working mechanisms of the victim-offender mediation process
The working mechanisms of the victim-offender mediation process: how might participation explain psychological outcomes in offenders? Previous research shows that participation in victim-offender mediation (VOM) predicts psychological outcomes in offenders – such as increased responsibility-taking and victim empathy. However, little is known about elements that might contribute to these outcomes. We hypothesised that adhering to three fundamental…
Organized Crime in the 21st Century
This book discusses various aspects of organized crime and the responses that have developed worldwide as a result to contain serious criminal acts.
How can the victim-offender mediation process contribute to a lower risk of reoffending? A synthesis literature review
How can the victim-offender mediation process contribute to a lower risk of reoffending? A synthesis literature review Although it has been shown that participation in victim-offender mediation (VOM) can be associated with a lower risk of reoffending, it remains unclear how the VOM process may explain this relationship. Through a synthesis literature review, which included 53 articles, this article provides an overview of mechanisms in three phas…
Organized Crime in the 21st Century
Mapping hawala risks around the world
The aim of this study is to map the landscape of risk faced by each country with respect to the presence and prosperity of informal fund transfer (IFT) systems. This study constructed a composite indicator to assess IFT risks of the 121 countries. The IFT risk that this study intended to gauge is not crime risk(s) that IFT systems cause but risk that IFT systems operate and prosper in given countries. The IFT risk indicator was developed with ele…
Contemporary Organized Crime
Cross-border cooperation in the execution of sentences between the Netherlands, Germany and Belgium
This study aims at comparing legal practices in the execution of sentences within the framework of cross-border cooperation between The Netherlands, Belgium and Germany. Based on quantitative and qualitative data, the implementation of the EU Framework Decisions 2008/909/JHA on the transfer of prisoners and 2008/947/JHA on the mutual recognition of judgments and probation decisions in the three countries is analyzed. Interview data with legal pra…
Contemporary Organized Crime
Decoupling Policy and Practice in the Fight Against Wildlife Smuggling
Biodiversity is under threat from wildlife crime. Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) is one of the most well-known instruments among the plethora that exists to protect endangered wildlife species. Trade ban and control are vital components of its wildlife protection mechanism. Customs play a crucial role in CITES enforcement. The World Customs Organization’s recent survey on customs’ approach …
A Case Study on Shuttle Trade between Korea and China
Informal trade exists in almost all countries and thrives in some regions. As many countries suffer from fiscal deficits, their governments seek hidden revenue sources. Informal cross-border trade that is non-compliant with regulatory revenue requirements such as the payment of customs duties is one source that is currently being targeted. This study, which employs case study methodology, examines shuttle trade between Korea and China from the pe…
The Lost Art of Regulated Tolerance? Fifteen Years of Regulating Vices in Amsterdam
Fifteen years ago, Brants explored the idiosyncrasies of Dutch policy with regard to prostitution, focusing on the situation in the Dutch capital. Amsterdam was on the brink of the enactment of new policies and legislation regarding the legalization of prostitution and the crackdown on organized crime. This article presents a short description and analysis of the latest developments in the prostitution sector in the Netherlands and, in particular…
Organized Crime
La lutte contre le blanchiment de l'argent du crime aux Pays-Bas
Van De Bunt H.G., Nelen H. La lutte contre le blanchiment de l'argent du crime aux Pays-Bas. In: Déviance et société. 1995 - Vol. 19 - N°4. pp. 387-391
The Lost Art of Regulated Tolerance? Fifteen Years of Regulating Vices in Amsterdam
Fifteen years ago, Brants explored the idiosyncrasies of Dutch policy with regard to prostitution, focusing on the situation in the Dutch capital. Amsterdam was on the brink of the enactment of new policies and legislation regarding the legalization of prostitution and the crackdown on organized crime. This article presents a short description and analysis of the latest developments in the prostitution sector in the Netherlands and, in particular…
La lutte contre le blanchiment de l'argent du crime aux Pays-Bas
Van De Bunt H.G., Nelen H. La lutte contre le blanchiment de l'argent du crime aux Pays-Bas. In: Déviance et société. 1995 - Vol. 19 - N°4. pp. 387-391
Organized Crime
The Lost Art of Regulated Tolerance? Fifteen Years of Regulating Vices in Amsterdam
Fifteen years ago, Brants explored the idiosyncrasies of Dutch policy with regard to prostitution, focusing on the situation in the Dutch capital. Amsterdam was on the brink of the enactment of new policies and legislation regarding the legalization of prostitution and the crackdown on organized crime. This article presents a short description and analysis of the latest developments in the prostitution sector in the Netherlands and, in particular…
A Case Study on Shuttle Trade between Korea and China
Informal trade exists in almost all countries and thrives in some regions. As many countries suffer from fiscal deficits, their governments seek hidden revenue sources. Informal cross-border trade that is non-compliant with regulatory revenue requirements such as the payment of customs duties is one source that is currently being targeted. This study, which employs case study methodology, examines shuttle trade between Korea and China from the pe…
Contemporary Organized Crime
Decoupling Policy and Practice in the Fight Against Wildlife Smuggling
Biodiversity is under threat from wildlife crime. Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) is one of the most well-known instruments among the plethora that exists to protect endangered wildlife species. Trade ban and control are vital components of its wildlife protection mechanism. Customs play a crucial role in CITES enforcement. The World Customs Organization’s recent survey on customs’ approach …
Cross-border cooperation in the execution of sentences between the Netherlands, Germany and Belgium
This study aims at comparing legal practices in the execution of sentences within the framework of cross-border cooperation between The Netherlands, Belgium and Germany. Based on quantitative and qualitative data, the implementation of the EU Framework Decisions 2008/909/JHA on the transfer of prisoners and 2008/947/JHA on the mutual recognition of judgments and probation decisions in the three countries is analyzed. Interview data with legal pra…
Contemporary Organized Crime
Mapping hawala risks around the world
The aim of this study is to map the landscape of risk faced by each country with respect to the presence and prosperity of informal fund transfer (IFT) systems. This study constructed a composite indicator to assess IFT risks of the 121 countries. The IFT risk that this study intended to gauge is not crime risk(s) that IFT systems cause but risk that IFT systems operate and prosper in given countries. The IFT risk indicator was developed with ele…
Organized Crime in the 21st Century
This book discusses various aspects of organized crime and the responses that have developed worldwide as a result to contain serious criminal acts.
How can the victim-offender mediation process contribute to a lower risk of reoffending? A synthesis literature review
How can the victim-offender mediation process contribute to a lower risk of reoffending? A synthesis literature review Although it has been shown that participation in victim-offender mediation (VOM) can be associated with a lower risk of reoffending, it remains unclear how the VOM process may explain this relationship. Through a synthesis literature review, which included 53 articles, this article provides an overview of mechanisms in three phas…
Organized Crime in the 21st Century
The working mechanisms of the victim-offender mediation process
The working mechanisms of the victim-offender mediation process: how might participation explain psychological outcomes in offenders? Previous research shows that participation in victim-offender mediation (VOM) predicts psychological outcomes in offenders – such as increased responsibility-taking and victim empathy. However, little is known about elements that might contribute to these outcomes. We hypothesised that adhering to three fundamental…
Participation in Victim-Offender Mediation Predicts Less Reoffending
Previous research on victim-offender mediation (VOM) and reoffending rates often lack valid control groups and might suffer from a self-selection bias. Moreover, VOM’s role in the criminal justice system, particularly the effect on sanctioning, has not been considered in explaining the lower reoffending rates. This research addressed these gaps, by comparing four offender groups and using propensity score matching (N = 2,907): those who participa…
War and the Politics of Denial
In this article, we propose a critical criminology of war that is informed by Stanley Cohen’s notion of states of denial and his portrayal of Israel as a “special case” in this respect. After a general introduction into the development of the criminology of war, we focus on two analytical lines, namely (1) the notion that a culture of denial is indispensable in the legitimation of war and war crimes and (2) that postcolonial thinking can explain …
A living financial fossil, hawala
Informal fund transfer (IFT) systems, originally known as hawala, have persisted globally despite being outlawed, continuing to operate in the face of numerous challenges and hostile environments. They can be seen as a “living financial fossil.” However, few studies have explored how IFT systems survive and adapt under such circumstances. This study examines IFT systems as an illegal remittance market, emphasizing that the core dynamics among the…
Political science (12 works) · Criminology (8 works) · Sociology (7 works) · Law (6 works) · Business (4 works) · Computer Science (4 works) · Psychology (4 works) · Crime, Illicit Activities, and Governance (3 works) · Economics (3 works) · Finance (3 works)