Research and development in criminal law and criminology

Research and development in criminal law and criminology

Victimization in Drug Crimes with a Look at International Documents

Document Type : Original Article

Authors
Neusha Ghahremani Afshar 1
yaser Ghahremani Afshar 2
1 Assistant Professor, Department of Law, Islamic Azad University, Urmia Branch, Urmia, Iran
2 PhD in Public Law, Islamic Azad University, Central Tehran Branch, Tehran, Iran
10.22034/jclc.2024.2048736.1133
Abstract
One of the foremost challenges for contemporary criminal policy is designing effective mechanisms for victim reparation and compensation. Victimization in drug-related crimes is particularly multifaceted due to its extensive scope. Factors such as the victim's characteristics, the offender-victim relationship, and the unique nature of narcotics intensify the complexities of this issue, especially when vulnerable groups such as women, children, and adolescents are victimized. The intricate link between drug use and the crimes committed to finance addiction leads to significant physical, psychological, social, and emotional harm. In the absence of an effective prevention and control model, victim recovery and restitution are severely hindered. Enacting protective legislation and establishing frameworks that recognize the rights of these victims are critical first steps in developing a robust criminal policy. Using a descriptive-analytical method, this article identifies various forms of victimization in drug-related offenses and analyzes key international instruments designed to address the issue.
Keywords
Victimization
Drug-Related Crimes
Victim's Rights
Criminal Policymaking
Subjects

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Research and development in criminal law and criminology
Volume 2, Issue 3 - Serial Number 3
August 2025
Pages 341-362