Critical Aspects of Kidnapping and How to Tackle the Vice

Critical Aspects of Kidnapping and How to Tackle the Vice.
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Critical Aspects of Kidnapping and How to Tackle the Vice.
What is kidnapping?
Kidnapping is defined as the unlawful seizure of a person and taking them from one place to another against their consent (Thomas D., 2018). Kidnapping entails the illegal detention or confinement of a person against their will without the legal authority to do so (Thomas D., 2018). The motives of kidnapping vary. Traditionally, it was ransom, with the kidnapper intending to obtain material wealth for the victim's release. However, political revolutionaries, terrorists, and individuals have begun to use it for purposes of extortion.
What type of crime is it?
It is also called abduction. It is a severe crime against persons that can potentially escalate to other serious offenses such as financial victimization, physical violence, and even murder (Ibrahim 2017). It is a grave offense worldwide punishable by lengthy prison sentences and even death in some countries. Kidnapping brings about psychological, emotional, economic, and even social trauma to the victim's family and friends (Ibrahim, 2017). This study focuses on the essential aspects of kidnapping and how to tackle the vice.
Why learn the basis of kidnapping?
It is essential to learn about the basis of kidnapping. This will assist in assessing the dynamics of the victim’s well-being, determining the perpetrator’s motives, and choosing an appropriate management strategy (Webster, 2007). According to Akwash (2016), learning about kidnapping will help determine the psychological effects on the victim and assist in providing adequate help to them and their families and society.
What are we Specifically Focusing on within this Research?
This study focuses on the socioeconomic and psychological basis of kidnapping. It also highlights the types of abductions.
Types of Kidnappings
According to the OSAC (2019), there are five primary types of kidnappings across the globe. These are;
1 Ransom Kidnapping. This is where the criminal holds leverage on the victim to receive payment from the victims’ family or country.
2 Tiger Kidnapping. This entails kidnappings where victims are coerced or forced to do some intended actions by the assailants to help them do another crime.
3 Express Kidnapping. This is a swift type of kidnapping whereby the victim is threatened and forced to withdraw from their accounts.
4 Political Kidnapping. This is the most dangerous type, and i...