Victimisation, Recognition, and Pathways to Justice
“The Jindal Institute of Behavioural Sciences (JIBS) research bulletin presents an overview of recent research published by the faculty and research scholars at JIBS organised under different themes.”
Associate Professor,
Chairperson JIBS Doctoral Committee & Deputy Director CVPS
Publication
Nair, V.V., O’Connell, M. (2025). Comparative Analysis of Law Enforcement-Based Victim Services in the Global South and Global North: A Perspective from Australia and India. In: Mukherjee, B.N., Uduwerage-Perera, R., Mathew, M., Kumar Tripathi, S. (eds) Rethinking the Police for a Better Future . Springer, Cham.
The dividing lines between the Global North and the Global South have without a doubt outcompeted concerns of those disciplines where differences and similarities are expressed at the same level elements as socio-economic, political, and legal factors to integrate into its model for consideration. This chapter observes how the comparison of the implementation of the services for victims by police rhetoric estimates the differences and possibilities between the two regions. Specifically, through the discussions of Australia and India, as illustrations, this chapter highlights the fashion in which community-based policing and law enforcement can help in enhancing. Global North is represented by Australia to show has its own special branch in the police hierarchy for the victims. On the other side, India has been assigned the role of speaking and portraying all things from the Global South. Community policing in India is a blend of socially-driven policing—where caregivers handle specific types of cases—and neighborhood policing, where government representatives take responsibility for community welfare. At the same time, independent authorities manage various aspects of public safety. This approach fosters positive community relations, enhances familiarity with local life, and ensures sensitive support for victims. Read Here
Assistant Professor
Publication
Verma, S. (2025). Stealthing Among Female University Students in India: Prevalence and Association With Other Forms of Sexual Violence and PTSD. Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 0(0).
Non-consensual condom removal, colloquially known as stealthing, has emerged as a critical but under-researched form of sexual violence that undermines sexual autonomy and consent. While global studies have identified its prevalence and psychological consequences, there is a lack of empirical research on stealthing in India. This cross-sectional study addresses this gap by (a) estimating the prevalence of stealthing victimization among female university students in India, (b) examining its behavioral correlates (binge drinking and substance use), and (c) examining its association with other forms of sexual violence and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). A sample of 395 participants was surveyed using validated self-report measures. Findings revealed that 14.4% of participants reported experiencing stealthing. Victims of stealthing were significantly more likely to report experiences of other forms of sexual violence and elevated PTSD symptoms. This study highlights the urgent need for awareness, educational interventions, and policy responses that recognize stealthing as a consequential form of sexual violation with lasting mental health and safety implications. Read Here..
Faculty Coordinator: Ms. Bhavya Tandon Assistant Professor, JIBS