SASCV: A progressive society to promote Criminology and Victimology in the South Asian Region

K. Jaishankar

Abstract:

The South Asian Society of Criminology and Victimology (SASCV) is a new registered international association founded (2009) to nurture criminology and victimology in countries such as Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Pakistan, Maldives, Sri Lanka and Nepal. Academics, researchers and practitioners worldwide have joined hands to establish SASCV and share of best practices in the context of South Asia. Literature, religion and cultural practices of this region demonstrate a traditionally rich understanding of criminology and victimology in this region. South Asian literature is replete with stories of victim justice and restorative practices. Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Islam and various Tribal religions played a great role with regard to the concept of justice and non-violence, both at individual and community level.

Keyword:

Criminology and Victimology ,South Asian Society ,Colonial period ,criminal and victim justice