RT Article
T1 Same, same but different: A comparative study of the Swedish and German support systems for young victims of crime
JF European journal of criminology
VO 19
IS 5
SP 1148
OP 1164
A1 Thunberg, Sara
A2 Willems, Diana 1978-
A2 Schmoll, Annemarie
A2 Yngborn, Annalena
LA English
YR 2022
UL https://krimdok.uni-tuebingen.de/Record/1839929006
AB Sweden and Germany are often compared, which suggests that much can be learned from each country. One aspect that needs further investigation concerns support for young victims of crime. The study therefore compares the Swedish and German welfare systems? handling of young victims who need support after victimization, to see what can be learned from each respective country. The comparisons make it clear that both countries? support systems developed out of similar social movements in the 1970s. However, there are differences between the two welfare states? approaches to supporting young people. The reasons for the similarities and differences are discussed, along with practical implications for social policy.
K1 Germany
K1 Sweden
K1 Support
K1 Victims of crime
K1 Young People
DO 10.1177/1477370820952686