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“The Kindness of Strangers:” The Influence of Social Media on the Construction of Factitious Disorder Imposed on Another  - Pages 171-181 
Rosanna Langer

DOI: https://doi.org/10.6000/1929-4409.2020.09.15

Published: 10 May 2020


Abstract: Factitious Disorder Imposed on Another (FDIA), termed a psychiatric “Factitious disorder by proxy”, compels individuals to solicit unnecessary medical interventions or commit medical abuses on another, almost always a child in their care. A recent phenomenon is that of individuals with FDIA using social media such as blogs and online support groups to perpetuate such abuse, while garnering sympathy from others who access these sites.

Through an examination of several recent high profile FDIA by Internet cases and using the concept of “neo-tribes’ to identify the virtual communities of interest that form around these cases, new dimensions of FDIA appear. Fabrication of medical and social histories is facilitated and consolidated in the virtual sphere and readily enhanced through imagery and careful documentation. Betrayed communities experience exploitation and fraud. However, child neglect and child endangerment remain of concern, and identifying and investigating such claims across physical jurisdictions remain significant challenges for law enforcement.

Keywords: Mental disorder, online identity, social media, Internet.

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Some Recommendations for Preventing Child Sexual Abuse in Viet Nam  - Pages 192-197 
Rosanna Langer

DOI: https://doi.org/10.6000/1929-4409.2020.09.17

Published: 10 June 2020


Abstract: Crime prevention is an outreach measure to stop crime before it can occur. Prevention measures vary in different countries. Child sexual abuse is an issue of growing concern in Viet Nam. Child sexual abuse can cause serious damage to cognitive, social, and emotional development of a child. Effectively combatting this serious form of violence against children requires. Vietnamese government has initiated and supported services and policies that enhance children’s development, health and safety as well as advocated for policies and programs to help meet the basic needs of children and families. In this paper, the author intends to exam the child sexual abuse situation and crime prevention in the world and Vietnam.

Keywords: child sexual abuse, prevent, Vietnam.

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Fundamentals of an African-Centred Syllabus in Higher Education in the Post-Colonial Era: The Tehuti Perspective - Pages 208-220 
Ntokozo Mthembu

DOI: https://doi.org/10.6000/1929-4409.2020.09.19

Published: 20 June 2020


Abstract: Socio-political change in South Africa, also known as Azania,1 brought about the high hopes and opportunities, especially among the black African majority, in this instance, the recognition and revitalisation of their knowledge systems, in particular, in the learning sphere. The name, Azania becomes more relevant in this discussion, as it divulges the basis of indigenous African knowledge and related methodology systems, specifically on issues that encompass knowledge creation, categorisation and classification of events and circumstances. Nevertheless, the review of literature on the significance of aspects of African knowledge creation such as Tehuti perspective is revealed in this instance. This manuscript posits that diverse paradigms often influence the research approach in a particular milieu. It also suggests that the Tehuti perspective will facilitate the eradication of stereotyping imposed by the narrow cultural perspective in the social sphere including education, especially when it comes to research approach. It concludes by highlighting the need for consideration of diverse knowledge value systems, in particular, when dealing with narratives as indicative of a particular milieu rather than a prescriptive.

Keywords: Tehuti, Africa, syllabus, aspects, fundamentals, order, knowledge.

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Failed Rescue Mission, Child Prostitution and Resuccumbing Factors in Gauteng, South Africa - Pages 198-207 
Ephraim Kevin Sibanyoni and Sogo Angel Olofinbiyi

DOI: https://doi.org/10.6000/1929-4409.2020.09.18

Published: 10 June 2020


Abstract: The study describes child prostitution as the worst violation of fundamental Human Rights – a pervasive trend that has been synonymous to modern form of slavery. There is evidence that children usually get initiated into prostitution either by being abducted or lured by promises of certain existential needs of life. Despite the degree at which prostitution renders children and youths vulnerable to physical health crises and psychological harm, they still resuccumb to prostitution after having been rescued by organizations of concern. It was discovered that most of the children that participated in the questionnaire-based survey had been rescued from prostitution more than once in their respective lifetimes. The study established that children’s resuccumbing to prostitution is precipitated by factors such as money, drugs and alcohol addiction, as well as a sense of independence. The study recommends further research inquiries to be undertaken to better understand the intricacies associated with sexual exploitation of children and provide more effective and culturally sensitive measures to prevent affected children from these unscrupulous practices. Strengthening the effectiveness of counselling techniques in rehabilitating sexually exploited children is another way forward.

Keywords: Child prostitution, Child victims, Failed rescue mission, Resuccumbing factors, Safe shelters, Sexual exploitation.

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The Role and Place of Covid-19: An Opportunistic Avenue for Exponential World’s Upsurge in Cyber Crime - Pages 221-230 
Sogo Angel Olofinbiyi and Shanta Balgobind Singh

DOI: https://doi.org/10.6000/1929-4409.2020.09.20

Published: 26 June 2020


Abstract: An evidence-based analysis of COVID-19 suggests that the ailment is a bio-medically inclined natural mystic blowing through the world. To this end, this study focuses solely on the role the pandemic plays as an outbreak of cybercrime vector. The study presents a number of the world’s most recent cyber insecurity cases that accompanied the onset of the pandemic and findings were discussed within the context of situational opportunity theory of crime. It provides a framework for emergency management approach to protect global citizens and institutions from cyberattacks, as well as, mitigating the outbreak of the crime being propagated by the presence of the novel virus. Global sensitization and awareness programmes across various communities on the potential dangers of cyber insecurity accompanying the COVID-19 pandemic should be helpful. Of most significance, the fight against the invisible warfare should continue with high spirits of relentlessness until absolute peace, relief, resilience and normalcy are able to take root in the global communities.

Keywords: Bio cybersecurity, Coronavirus pandemic, COVID-19, Cybercrime, Cybercriminals, Cyber insecurity, Cybersecurity awareness, Emergency management, Situational opportunistic crime.

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