Description
Organized crime, a hidden and pervasive threat, casts its dark shadow over societies globally, impacting countless lives through activities like human trafficking, illegal drug trade, and cybercrime. This intricate web of criminality leaves lasting scars on individuals, families, and entire communities, with its true cost remaining obscured. Amidst this dilemma, the question arises: how can the erosion of societal well-being be countered and a sense of security restored?
Economic and Societal Impact of Organized Crime: Policy and Law Enforcement Interventions stands as a reservoir of knowledge offering profound insights into combatting organized criminal endeavors. Edited by renowned scholar Alicia Danielsson, an expert in Comparative and EU law, this interdisciplinary collection delves beneath the surface of organized crime. Drawing on contributions from diverse fields, the book unravels real-world stories, empirical evidence, and case studies, shedding light on the psychological, physical, and economic toll exacted by these activities. Moreover, it explores the wider societal consequences, including eroding trust in institutions and exacerbating inequality and poverty. This work serves as an intellectual haven for academics, providing a roadmap to comprehending and confronting this global threat. It navigates the intricate pathways of criminal networks, corrupt actors, and the responses of law enforcement and policymakers. By championing an evidence-based approach that prioritizes human well-being and community resilience, the book equips readers to grasp the intricacies of the challenge and contribute to a world where organized crime's grip is loosened, and the foundations of security and justice are reinforced.
Author's/Editor's Biography
Alicia Danielsson (Ed.)
Alicia Danielsson
, a distinguished academic and researcher, currently leads the Centre for Contemporary Coronial Law at the University of Bolton, a role she assumed in September 2022. In addition to this significant position, she also serves as the Director for the Centre for Trafficking, Exploitation and Modern Slavery Studies at the Hume Institute for Postgraduate Studies in Lausanne, Switzerland. This dual role underscores her commitment to addressing some of today's most pressing legal and humanitarian issues. Alicia's academic journey led her to earn her Ph.D. at Abertay University, Dundee, in 2021. Her thesis, titled ‘Economic Activity or Public Order Limitations: The Interplay of the Regulation of Prostitution between National Law, EU Law and Efforts to Combat Human Trafficking,’ reflects her deep expertise in EU law, employment law, criminal law, contract law, and human rights law. Her research interests are rooted in the intricate dynamics of legal frameworks, with a particular focus on the area of freedom, security, and justice, as well as EU labour law and human rights protection. In her role as an Assistant Teaching Professor in Law, Alicia is deeply involved in the academic and operational management of her centres, fostering a Teaching Intensive, Research Informed (TIRI) culture. She is known for her cross-disciplinary engagement and her ability to blend critical analysis with practical insights in her teachings.