Research
The Center for Criminological Research Saxony e.V. (ZKFS) regularly conducts research projects to investigate the development of crime, how it is perceived by the population and how society deals with crime.
Current projects
Our team aims to investigate various socially relevant criminological topics through scientifically sound research. By looking at different topics and research approaches, the aim is to cover a broad field and answer as many open questions as possible.
Evaluation of the Saxon Prison Data Protection Act
The Saxon Prison Data Protection Act (SächsJVollzDSG) is a legal instrument that...
Freedom and deprivation of liberty
In a society in which freedom is considered the greatest good, there...
HaSteX – Hate crime, the penal system and sex work
The survey on the perception of hate crime, the penal system and...
PaWaKS: Panel on the perception of crime and offenders
A central research question of the ZKFS is the perception of crime,...
Resocialization with work in the correctional facilities / JSA
Imprisoned work: Experiences of prisoners during and after imprisonment What does it...
Stigmatization and sex work
Stigmatization, (sexual) violence and credibility in sex work Sex work is a...
Effects of bias crime and politically motivated violence
Prejudicial crime and the recording system for politically motivated crime Prejudicial crime...
Completed projects
Since its foundation in 2021, the ZKFS team has already successfully completed several major research projects. In addition, current research results are constantly published in scientific journals, among others.
The penal system and the media: “Total institutions” in the mass media society
What role do modern media play in prisons? Do prisoners have access...
Evaluation of the House of Juvenile Justice Leipzig
Project description: Houses of juvenile justice are facilities in which youth welfare...
The benefits of our research results
For scientists and academics: Access to comprehensive, up-to-date and relevant research results that will enrich your scientific work and studies and provide new insights.
For policymakers and legislators: Reports and analysis on crime trends and their causes, as well as evidence-based recommendations for policy decisions to help you develop and implement sound and effective policy measures.
For law enforcement agencies and the justice system: data and statistics on crime trends as well as research reports on effective prevention and intervention strategies to make your work more effective and targeted.
For non-governmental organizations (NGOs): in victim protection, prevention and rehabilitation, research findings on victim support and offender rehabilitation as well as success models and practice-oriented approaches to help you optimize your programs and improve victim support and offender rehabilitation.
For the public and media: comprehensible and reliable information that gives you a well-founded insight into crime issues and enables fact-based reporting and opinion-forming.
For schools, universities and training centers: guest lectures and expert talks as well as opportunities to participate in research projects that enrich your curricula and provide students with valuable hands-on experience.
For victims and perpetrators: Reliable information and access to support services to help you better manage your situation and find suitable support programs.
