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A preliminary study of autism and cybercrime in the context of international law enforcement

A preliminary study of autism and cybercrime in the context of international law enforcement Purpose– The purpose of this paper is to explore the association of cybercrime, autistic spectrum conditions and international law enforcement, the past decade having seen a significant growth in reported cybercrimes involving autistic individuals. Design/methodology/approach– Interest in the profile of autism and cybercrime and the pathways whereby such offences are committed is shared by key law-enforcement agencies worldwide. This was explored by literature review and survey. Findings– The authors identified a presence of persons with Autism Spectrum Disorders but no empirical evidence to suggest a prevalence or an over representation of autistic individuals committing cybercrime offences. At present profiling, pathways, and recording is under developed. Research limitations/implications– Paucity of literature on cybercrime and autism. Awareness of autism within law-enforcement agencies and the absence of key diagnostic and other data from the cross-section of agencies surveyed. Practical implications– Improve detection, diversion, profiling, risk and pathways into cybercrime. Social implications– Better prediction of risk of cybercrime and improved responses. Originality/value– Original paper believed to be the first to look at cybercrime and ASD in the context of international law enforcement. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Advances in Autism Emerald Publishing

A preliminary study of autism and cybercrime in the context of international law enforcement

Ledingham, Rebecca; Mills, Richard
Advances in Autism , Volume 1 (1): 10 – Jul 30, 2015
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10.1108/AIA-05-2015-0003
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Purpose– The purpose of this paper is to explore the association of cybercrime, autistic spectrum conditions and international law enforcement, the past decade having seen a significant growth in reported cybercrimes involving autistic individuals. Design/methodology/approach– Interest in the profile of autism and cybercrime and the pathways whereby such offences are committed is shared by key law-enforcement agencies worldwide. This was explored by literature review and survey. Findings– The authors identified a presence of persons with Autism Spectrum Disorders but no empirical evidence to suggest a prevalence or an over representation of autistic individuals committing cybercrime offences. At present profiling, pathways, and recording is under developed. Research limitations/implications– Paucity of literature on cybercrime and autism. Awareness of autism within law-enforcement agencies and the absence of key diagnostic and other data from the cross-section of agencies surveyed. Practical implications– Improve detection, diversion, profiling, risk and pathways into cybercrime. Social implications– Better prediction of risk of cybercrime and improved responses. Originality/value– Original paper believed to be the first to look at cybercrime and ASD in the context of international law enforcement.

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Advances in Autism – Emerald Publishing

Published: Jul 30, 2015

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