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Drugs: Research projects (41)
Organised Crime and Corruption: Research projects (26)
Trafficking in human beings and sexual exploitation of children: Research projects (16)
EU justice and home affairs: Research projects (19)
International and comparative law and criminal justice: Research projects (26)
Belgian criminal law and criminal justice: Research projects (45)
Miscellaneous: Research projects (7)


Drugs: Research projects

2009-2012
Past the point of no return… Turning points in the criminal career of drug using delinquents
promoter(s): Brice De Ruyver, Freya Vander Laenen, Lieven Pauwels
researcher(s) : Charlotte Colman
principal(s) : Special Research Fund (Ghent University) - Doctoral Scholarship
 
2009-2010
Qualitative evaluation of the pilot project ‘Drug court’ in the court of Gent
promoter(s): Brice De Ruyver, Freya Vander Laenen, Eric Broekaert, Wouter Vanderplasschen
principal(s) : Belgian Ministry of Justice - Department of Criminal Policy
budget : 12.741, 30 €
 
2008-2009
Study into the essential and additional conditions for the interaction between justice and treatment (JUSTHULP)
promoter(s): Brice De Ruyver, Freya Vander Laenen
researcher(s) : Charlotte Colman, Sara-Ann Legrande
principal(s) : The Belgian Federal Science Policy Office
 
2007-2011
5. Het effect van detentie op gebruikspatronen van legale en illegale drugs
promoter(s): Brice De Ruyver, Tom Vander Beken
researcher(s) : Liesbeth Vandam
principal(s) : Special Research Fund (Ghent University) - Doctoral Scholarship
 
2006
Research into the feasibility of a demand-driven treatment offer for the most marginalised groups in the region of Ghent
promoter(s): Brice De Ruyver
researcher(s) : Tim Surmont
principal(s) : City of Ghent
 
2005-2007
Effects of the different judicial settlements for drug user
promoter(s): Brice De Ruyver
researcher(s) : Eveline De Wree
principal(s) : Belgian Science Policy
 
2005-2006
Drug policy in Figures II, Follow-up research into the actors, public spending and reached target groups
promoter(s): Brice De Ruyver
researcher(s) : Annemie Bucquoye
principal(s) : Belgian Science Policy
 
2005-2006
Druggebruik en psychopathologie in gevangenissen
promoter(s): Eric Broekaert, Tom Vander Beken
principal(s) : POD Wetenschapsbeleid
budget : 93.100 €
 
2004 - 2006
Effects of the different judicial measures for drug users
promoter(s): Brice De Ruyver
researcher(s) : Tom Pieters, Eveline De Wree
principal(s) : Belgian Federal Science Policy Office
 
2003-2004
Meta-analysis of the impact of local drug related nuisance projects (METAN)
promoter(s): Brice De Ruyver, Paul Ponsaers, André Lemaitre (ULg), Claude Macquet ULg)
researcher(s) : Tom Pieters
principal(s) : Belgian Science Policy
 
2003-2004
Case management in the substance abuse treatment and criminal justice system
promoter(s): Eric Broekaert, Brice De Ruyver
principal(s) : Belgian Science Policy
budget : 75.000 Euro €
 
2003
De Perceptie van de leerlingen uit het secundair onderwijs over het drugbeleid op school
promoter(s): Brice De Ruyver
researcher(s) : Freya Vander Laenen
budget : 7.500 €
 
2002-2003
Study of the phenomenon, the control and effects of drug related nuisance, all this from different perspectives
promoter(s): Brice De Ruyver, Paul Ponsaers, Tom Decorte
researcher(s) : Marjan Bodein, Freya Vander Laenen
principal(s) : Belgian Federal Services for Scientific, Technical and Cultural Affairs
budget : 370.000 €
 
2002
Monitoring the border and safety in the Scheldt Estuary. Because the border becomes less a border...
promoter(s): Tom Vander Beken, Gert Vermeulen, Robert Schweden (CMG)
researcher(s) : Stefan Thomaes, Ger Van Aelst (CMG), Mark Hartman (CMG)
budget : 100.000 Euro €
 
2002
“Composition of a compendium on the different components of the drug problem”
promoter(s): Brice De Ruyver, Tom Vander Beken, Gert Vermeulen
researcher(s) : Freya Vander Laenen
principal(s) : Network of European Foundations
budget : 31.250 €
 
2002
Crime in the French-Belgian Border Region
promoter(s): Gert Vermeulen
researcher(s) : Els De Busser, Wim Cruysberghs
principal(s) : Belgian Ministry of the Interior
budget : 101.125 €
 
2001-2003
Drugbeleid in cijfers. Studie naar betrokken actoren, kostprijsberekening en bereikte populatie (Drug policy in figures. Study of the actors involved, cost price calculation and population reached)
promoter(s): Brice De Ruyver, Joris Casselman (University of Louvain), Isidor Pelc (University of Brussels)
researcher(s) : Kim Geenens, Freya Vander Laenen
principal(s) : Belgian Federal Services for Scientific, Technical and Cultural Affairs
 
2001-2002
Overview of the international drug treaties and the system for reform embedded therein (either by replacement or amendment)
promoter(s): Brice De Ruyver, Gert Vermeulen, Tom Vander Beken
researcher(s) : Freya Vander Laenen, Kim Geenens
principal(s) : Association for Innovative Cooperation in Europe (AICE)
 
2001-2002
Research and Reports on International Drug Treaties and System for Reform
promoter(s): Brice De Ruyver, Tom Vander Beken, Gert Vermeulen
researcher(s) : Freya Vander Laenen
principal(s) : Association for Innovative Cooperation in Europe
 
2000-2001
Development of a monitoring system on boarder-related safety and perception of security in the Euregion of the Scheldt Estuary
promoter(s): Tom Vander Beken, Gert Vermeulen
researcher(s) : Ann Flaveau
principal(s) : Province of Zealand
budget : 20.000 €
related publication(s) : click here for a list
 
2000
Legal (Pre)Conditions and Control Mechanisms with regard to Risk reduction
promoter(s): Brice De Ruyver, Gert Vermeulen
researcher(s) : Marlies Owel
principal(s) : Pompidou Group, Council of Europe
related publication(s) : click here for a list
 
2000
Study on the Prosecution of Drug Users in Europe: common concepts, convergent practices
promoter(s): Brice De Ruyver, Gert Vermeulen, Tom Vander Beken, Nicholas Dorn (ISDD, London)
researcher(s) : Christopher Black, Kristof Van Impe
principal(s) : European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction
 
1999-2001
Evaluation of the socio-sanitary centres for drug users (of Ghent and Ostend)
promoter(s): Brice De Ruyver
researcher(s) : Frederik Bullens, Freya Vander Laenen
principal(s) : Belgian Federal Services for Scientific, Technical and Cultural Affairs
budget : 106.600 €
 
1997-1998
Elaboration of a manual for the evaluation of socio-sanitary centres for drug users
promoter(s): Brice De Ruyver
researcher(s) : Lieve Van Daele
principal(s) : Belgian Federal Services for Scientific, Technical and Cultural Affairs
budget : 24.789 €
 
1997-1998
Elaboration of a model framework for the alternative approaches in criminal proceedings against delinquent drug users. Field evaluation and scientific report
promoter(s): Brice De Ruyver
researcher(s) : Joachim Meese, Kristof Van Impe
principal(s) : Belgian Federal Services for Scientific, Technical and Cultural Affairs
budget : 62.593 €
related publication(s) : click here for a list
 
1997
Developing a preliminary sketch of a policy document for the approach of drug related problems in Belgian penitentiairy institutions
promoter(s): Brice De Ruyver
researcher(s) : Marijke Van Limbergen, Tom Balthazar, Gert Vermeulen, Tom Vander Beken, Kristof Van Impe, Ann Flaveau
principal(s) : Belgian Ministry of Justice
related publication(s) : click here for a list
 
1996
Drug research in Belgium. Preliminary study on the availability of epidemiological data concerning the use of illicit drugs in Belgium and in some neighbouring countries: the Netherlands, France and Great Britain
promoter(s): Brice De Ruyver
researcher(s) : Lieve Van Daele
principal(s) : Belgian Federal Services for Scientific, Technical and Cultural Affairs
budget : 29.747 €
 
1996
Diversion of prosecution. A preliminary study
promoter(s): Brice De Ruyver
researcher(s) : Lieve Van Daele, Tom Vander Beken
principal(s) : King Baudouin Foundation
budget : 7.436 €
related publication(s) : click here for a list
 
1995
Drug policy in the European Union: possibilities offered by art. K.1.4 of the Maastricht Treaty
promoter(s): Brice De Ruyver
researcher(s) : Lieve Van Daele, Gert Vermeulen, Tom Vander Beken, Ann Soenens, Annemie Serlippens
principal(s) : European Commission
budget : 29.747 €
related publication(s) : click here for a list
 
1994-1995
International Research on cross-border crime and (in) security in the area ’Scheldt estuary’ (Province of East-Flanders, West-Flanders and Zealand)
promoter(s): Brice De Ruyver
researcher(s) : Gert Vermeulen, Tom Vander Beken, Freddy Carlier, Sofie Mortier, Katrien Muylle, Ann Flaveau, Ko Hamelink
principal(s) : Belgian Ministry of Homme Affairs, Dutch Ministry of Justice and Homme Affairs, Regional Police Zealand and the Provincs of East-Flanders, West-Flanders and Zealand
related publication(s) : click here for a list
 
1994-1995
Outreach projects in Flanders. Formulating a theoretical concept of outreach work in view of intrinsic and methodological support to the workers and their employers
promoter(s): Brice De Ruyver
researcher(s) : Ann Soenens, Lieve Van Daele, Tom Vander Beken
principal(s) : King Baudouin Foundation
budget : 28.259 €
related publication(s) : click here for a list
 
1994
Overview of scientific and journalistic articles concerning alternatives for the struggle against drugs, considering information on drug production and trade, epidemiology, prevention, social and mental assistance and drug policies
promoter(s): Brice De Ruyver
researcher(s) : Lieve Van Daele
principal(s) : King Baudoin Foundation
 
1993-1995
Inquiry into the possibilities for scientific support to and developement of local drug prevention projects, set up in cooperation with the Ministry of the Interior
promoter(s): Brice De Ruyver
researcher(s) : Lieve Van Daele, Tom Vander Beken
principal(s) : Belgian Ministry of the Interior
budget : 81.804 €
related publication(s) : click here for a list
 
1993-1994
Research on the elaboration of punishment measures for perpetrators of traffic offences while intoxicated by alcohol and psychotropic substances
promoter(s): Brice De Ruyver
researcher(s) : Lieve Van Daele, Marleen Van Wemmel, Sofie Mortier
principal(s) : Belgian Institute for Traffic Safety
budget : 63.956 €
related publication(s) : click here for a list
 
1993
Research into the current state of affairs concerning the organisation of drug prevention in Flanders. Inventory of initiatives, bottlenecks in the conglomerate of prevention, outreach projects and assistance
promoter(s): Brice De Ruyver
researcher(s) : Lieve Van Daele
principal(s) : Belgian Regional Ministry for Employment and Social Affairs
budget : 17.352 €
related publication(s) : click here for a list
 
1992-1993
Maintenance therapy for drug addicts: state of the art, disposal and quality of ancillary services, lines of reasoning and warnings. Comparative inquiry in Western Europe
promoter(s): Brice De Ruyver
researcher(s) : Els De Moerloose, Tom Balthazar, Gert Vermeulen
principal(s) : King Baudouin Foundation
budget : 37.184 €
related publication(s) : click here for a list
 
1992
Quantitative and qualitative research into the correlation (and possibly causal) relationship between illicit drug use and criminal behaviour. Impact of deprivation on the developpement of a drug career
promoter(s): Brice De Ruyver
researcher(s) : Gert Vermeulen, Pascale Franck, Lieve Van Daele
principal(s) : Belgian Ministry of the Interior
budget : 39.663 €
related publication(s) : click here for a list
 
1991-1992
Research into the possibilities of optimizing the cooperation between the judiciary and the social and mental assistance for drug addicts. Scientific support to an experiment of diversion from prosecution
promoter(s): Brice De Ruyver
researcher(s) : Lieve Van Daele
principal(s) : Ghent University, Research Fund
budget : 39.663 €
 
1990-1991
Research on cross-border crime in the area of South West-Flanders, Southwest Hainault and Northern France
promoter(s): Raphael Dierkens, Brice De Ruyver
researcher(s) : Pascale Franck, Veerle Vandemoortele, Patrick Zanders, Willy Bruggeman
principal(s) : Belgian Ministry of Justice
budget : 105.999 €
related publication(s) : click here for a list
 
1990-1991
Inquiry into the use of alcohol, medicinal drugs, tobacco and illicit drugs among adolescents between 14 and 19 years of age in the province of West-Flanders
promoter(s): Brice De Ruyver
researcher(s) : Lieve Van Daele
principal(s) : Ghent University, Research Fund
budget : 39.663 €
related publication(s) : click here for a list
 
1988-1989
Inquiry into the use of alcohol, tobacco and illicit drugs among adolescents between 14 and 18-19 years of age in the province of East-Flanders, Belgium, concerning regularity, circumstances and reasons for current use or abstinence
promoter(s): Brice De Ruyver
researcher(s) : Piet Bracke, Martine Coolsaet, Nathalie Röpcke
principal(s) : Ghent University, Research Fund
budget : 39.663 €
related publication(s) : click here for a list
 

Organised Crime and Corruption: Research projects

2009
1. Helingsprocessen bij rondtrekkende dadergroepen: een bevraging bij Roemeense en Servische daders
promoter(s): Tom Vander Beken
principal(s) : Federale Politie
budget : 36.000 €
 
2008-2011
4. Het inschatten van de gevaarlijkheid van georganiseerde criminaliteit (Danger)
promoter(s): Tom Vander Beken
principal(s) : POD Wetenschapsbeleid, Programma Samenleving en Toekomst
budget : 527.634 €
 
2007-2010
Itinerant crime groups and offender mobility
promoter(s): Tom Vander Beken
researcher(s) : Stijn Van Daele
principal(s) : Bijzonder Onderzoeksfonds
 
2006-2007
13. Criminal Money Management as a Cutting Edge between Profit Oriented Crime and Terrorism (EDGE)
promoter(s): Landeskriminalamt Nordrhein-Westfalen, Tom Vander Beken
principal(s) : Europese Commissie, Agis programma
budget : 5000 €
 
2006
11. Kwetsbaarheid van de taxibranche voor georganiseerde criminaliteit
promoter(s): EIM, Onderzoek voor Bedrijf en Beleid, Tom Vander Beken
principal(s) : Nederlands Ministerie van Justitie, Directie Rechtshandhaving en criminaliteitsbestrijding
budget : 72.545 €
 
2005-2007
Research into relevant socio-cultural factors of Nigerian trafficking in human beings as a form of organised crime
promoter(s): Gert Vermeulen, Brice De Ruyver
researcher(s) : Bruno Moens
principal(s) : Flemish Scientific Research Fund
budget : 170.000 € €
 
2005-2006
Method for and Assessment of the Vulnerability of Sectors (MAVUS II)
promoter(s): Tom Vander Beken
researcher(s) : Stijn Van Daele, Nicholas Dorn
principal(s) : European Commission
budget : 195.111,54 €
related publication(s) : click here for a list
 
2004-2006
Assessing Organised Crime (AOC)
promoter(s): Tom Vander Beken,  (coordinator P. Van Duyne)
researcher(s) : Karen Verpoest
principal(s) : European Commission (6th framework program)
budget : 99.500 €
 
2004-2006
Mechanisms for assessing the risk of crime due to legislation and products in order to proof them against crime at an Eu level (MARC)
promoter(s): Tom Vander Beken,  (coordinator E. Savona)
researcher(s) : Annelies Balcaen
principal(s) : European Commission (6the framework program)
budget : 55.000 €
 
2004-2005
Organised Crime Outlook (OCO)
promoter(s): Tom Vander Beken
researcher(s) : Kristof Verfaillie
principal(s) : European Commission (AGIS)
budget : 120.000 €
 
2004-2005
Study on a EU regulation for anonymous witnesses and the protection of threatened witnesses or (ex-) members of criminal gangs who wish to cooperate with the judicial authorities
promoter(s): Gert Vermeulen
researcher(s) : Bruno Fransen, Jan Beldé
principal(s) : European Commission (Agis)
budget : 61343,90 €
 
2004-2005
Action Research into the functioning of joint investigation teams (Scientific Reserach JIT)
promoter(s): Gert Vermeulen
researcher(s) : Annelies Balcaen, Eveline De Wree, Els De Busser
principal(s) : Netherlands EU Presidency 2004 (Police)
budget : 55552 € €
 
2003-2004
Method for and Assessment of the Vulnerability of Sectors (MAVUS)
promoter(s): Tom Vander Beken
researcher(s) : Melanie Defruytier, Annemie Bucquoye, Karen Verpoest
principal(s) : Europese Commissie
budget : 213.425 €
related publication(s) : click here for a list
 
2002-2003
24. Developing a methodology for measuring organised crime in the EU: part two. Feasibility Study of a risk-base methodology across the EU
promoter(s): Tom Vander Beken
principal(s) : European Commission, Hippokrates program
budget : 72.960 €
 
2001-2003
Measuring the vulnerability of the legal economic sectors for organised crime: refining the existing methodologies and application with the case-study of the Belgian diamond sector
promoter(s): Tom Vander Beken, Brice De Ruyver, Ludo Cuyvers (Antwerp University)
researcher(s) : Christopher Black, Melanie Defruytier
principal(s) : Belgian Federal Services for Scientific, Technical and Cultural Affairs
budget : 128.625 €
related publication(s) : click here for a list
 
2001-2002
Developing a methodology for measuring organised crime in the EU. A Pilot Study in Belgium, Italy, Sweden and the EU
promoter(s): Tom Vander Beken, Ernesto Savona (Transcrime, Italy), Lars Korsell (Swedish Council for Crime Prevention)
researcher(s) : Annemie Bucquoye, Melanie Defruytier, Arne Dormaels, Koen Van Heddeghem, Ann Flaveau
principal(s) : European Commission (Hippokrates programme)
budget : 37.500 €
 
2001-2002
The fight against the illegal use of growth promoters in Europe
promoter(s): Tom Vander Beken
researcher(s) : Wim Cruysberghs, Ann Flaveau
principal(s) : European Commission (Falcone programme) - Interdepartementale Cel Residuen
budget : 10.000 €
related publication(s) : click here for a list
 
2001
Developing a long-term methodology for the Belgian annual reports on organised crime
promoter(s): Tom Vander Beken
researcher(s) : Christopher Black
principal(s) : Belgian Ministry of Justice
budget : 34.430 €
related publication(s) : click here for a list
 
2000-2002
Fundamental research into the legal consequences of ’armed’ administrative law as an instrument in the fight against organised crime
promoter(s): Brice De Ruyver, Tom Vander Beken, Gert Vermeulen
researcher(s) : Koen Van Heddeghem
principal(s) : Ghent University, Research Fund
budget : 111.540 €
related publication(s) : click here for a list
 
2000
Development of a methodology for the detection of possible threats of organised crime by the analysis of the socio-economical environment
promoter(s): Tom Vander Beken, Brice De Ruyver
researcher(s) : Christopher Black
principal(s) : Belgian Gendarmerie
budget : 34.705 €
 
2000
Elaboration of a legal system with general and international range for the protection of and cooperation with witnesses, informers and crown-witnesses
promoter(s): Gert Vermeulen, Brice De Ruyver, Philip Traest (Ghent University), Patrick Mandoux (Université Libre de Bruxelles), Olivier Klees (Université Libre de Bruxelles)
researcher(s) : Anneleen Van Cauwenberghe, Nathalie Siron
principal(s) : Belgian Ministry of Justice
budget : 54.500 €
related publication(s) : click here for a list
 
1999
An integrated anti-corruption policy. Research into the possibilities of a general and structural implementation of anti-corruption strategies
promoter(s): Brice De Ruyver
researcher(s) : Tine Carion, Tom Vander Beken
principal(s) : Belgian Ministry of Justice
budget : 37.200 €
related publication(s) : click here for a list
 
1999
43. Een geïntegreerd anti-corruptiebeleid. Onderzoek naar de mogelijkheid van een algemene en structurele implementatie van anti-corruptiestrategieën in België
promoter(s): Brice De Ruyver, Tom Vander Beken
principal(s) : Ministerie van Justitie
 
1998-1999
Anti-corruption strategies within the framework of the hormone sector and fraud in the meat sector
promoter(s): Brice De Ruyver
researcher(s) : Frederik Bullens, Tom Vander Beken, Nathalie Siron
principal(s) : Belgian Ministry of Justice
budget : 24.800 €
related publication(s) : click here for a list
 
1998-1999
Research into the Extent and Impact of Organised Crime in the Cross-Channel Intelligence Conference Region
promoter(s): Frank Gallagher (Cross-Channel Intelligence Conference), Brice De Ruyver, Tom Vander Beken, Gert Vermeulen
researcher(s) : Nathalie Siron
principal(s) : European Commission (Falcone programme)
 
1996-1998
46. Wetenschappelijke Ondersteuning Parlementaire Onderzoekscommissie Georganiseerde Criminaliteit
promoter(s): Tom Vander Beken
principal(s) : Belgian Senat
budget : 15.000 €
 

Trafficking in human beings and sexual exploitation of children: Research projects

2005-2007
Research into relevant socio-cultural factors of Nigerian trafficking in human beings as a form of organised crime
promoter(s): Gert Vermeulen, Brice De Ruyver
researcher(s) : Bruno Moens
principal(s) : Flemish Scientific Research Fund
budget : 170.000 € €
 
2005
Status Questionis of the Belgian anti-trafficking in persons policy
promoter(s): Gert Vermeulen
researcher(s) : Fleur Dhont, Annelies Balcaen
principal(s) : King Baudouin Foundation
budget : 35000 €
 
2005
Elaboration of an EU template and collection plan for Statistical Information and Analysis on Missing and Sexually Exploited Children and Trafficking in human beings (Siamsect)
promoter(s): Gert Vermeulen, Andrea Di Nicola (Transcrime)
principal(s) : European Commission (Daphne)
budget : 100000 €
 
2004-2005
Action Research into the functioning of joint investigation teams (Scientific Reserach JIT)
promoter(s): Gert Vermeulen
researcher(s) : Annelies Balcaen, Eveline De Wree, Els De Busser
principal(s) : Netherlands EU Presidency 2004 (Police)
budget : 55552 € €
 
2004-2005
Study on the actual extent of the phenomenon of missing or sexually exploited children in the 10 new EU member states
promoter(s): Gert Vermeulen
researcher(s) : Heidi De Pauw, Judith Van Daele
principal(s) : European Commission (Agis)
budget : 78681,38 €
 
2004
MON-EU-TRAF II: A Study for monitoring the international trafficking in human beings for the purpose of sexual exploitation in the EU member States
promoter(s): Andrea Di Nicola (Transcrime, Trento University)
researcher(s) : Gert Vermeulen, Tom Vander Beken
principal(s) : European Commission (STOP II)
 
2002-2003
International domestic workers in Belgium
promoter(s): Gert Vermeulen
researcher(s) : Annemie Bucquoye, Wim Cruysberghs
principal(s) : King Baudouin Foundation
budget : 20.000 €
 
2002-2003
Follow-up of the Council Resolution of 27 September 2001 on the Contribution of Civil Society in Finding Missing and Sexually Exploited Children
promoter(s): Isabelle De Schrijver (Child Focus), Gert Vermeulen
researcher(s) : Heidi De Pauw, Tessa Schmidburg
principal(s) : European Commission
budget : 200.000 €
 
2002
Sociological profile of pedosexual offenders in Belgium
promoter(s): Gert Vermeulen, Paul Ponsaers
researcher(s) : An Verlinden
principal(s) : Child Focus
budget : 37.000 €
 
2001-2002
Research based on case studies of victims of trafficking in human beings in three EU Member States: Belgium, Italy and the Netherlands
promoter(s): Payoke
researcher(s) : Gert Vermeulen (Scientific Expert)
principal(s) : European Commission (Hippokrates programme)
related publication(s) : click here for a list
 
2001
Establishment of a Directory of Active Organisations Combating the Phenomena of Disappearance and Sexual Exploitation of Children in Belgium, Italy, Hungary, the Netherlands, Poland, Romania and the UK
promoter(s): Child Focus
researcher(s) : Gert Vermeulen (Scientific Expert)
principal(s) : European Commission (Daphne programme)
 
2000-2001
Feasibility study on the further elaboration and international implementation of the recommendations resulting from research project N° 96/STOP/003 on the systematic gathering and administration of data concerning missing minors, minor victims of human trafficking or sexual exploitation of children and perpetrators of sexual offences against minors
promoter(s): Gert Vermeulen
researcher(s) : Fleur Dhont, Arne Dormaels
principal(s) : European Commission (STOP programme)
budget : 107.030 €
related publication(s) : click here for a list
 
1998-1999
Multidisciplinary research into the phenomenon of transit migration in the candidate member-states of the EU concerning the approach to the phenomenon of trafficking in human beings: a case-study with Poland
promoter(s): Brice De Ruyver, Tom Vander Beken, Gert Vermeulen
researcher(s) : Piet Van Bavegem, Nathalie Siron
principal(s) : European Commission (STOP programme)
budget : 84.646 €
related publication(s) : click here for a list
 
1998
Research into a multidisciplinary approach of the phenomenon of human trade in an international and national perspective: a pilot and case study with Poland and Hungary
promoter(s): Brice De Ruyver, Willy van Eeckhoutte (Ghent University)
researcher(s) : Joachim Meese, Kristof Van Impe, Steven Vanheste, Gert Vermeulen, Tom Vander Beken
principal(s) : European Commission (STOP programme)
related publication(s) : click here for a list
 
1998
Research into the opportunity and feasibility of the systematic gathering and administration of data concerning missing minors, minor victims of sexual offences and perpetrators of these offences
promoter(s): Brice De Ruyver, Patrick Zanders, Gert Vermeulen
researcher(s) : Geert Derre
principal(s) : Belgian Ministry of Justice - European Commission (STOP programme)
budget : 149.232 €
related publication(s) : click here for a list
 
1996-1998
Research on a multidisciplinary approach of the phenomenon of human trade in an international and national perspective: a pilot and case study of the Philippine situation
promoter(s): Brice De Ruyver, Willy van Eeckhoutte (Ghent University)
researcher(s) : Patricia De Somere, Mieke Delcour, Gert Vermeulen, Tom Vander Beken, Kristof Van Impe, Stefan Clauwaert
principal(s) : Belgian State Secretariat for Cooperation and Developement
budget : 210.709 €
related publication(s) : click here for a list
 

EU justice and home affairs: Research projects

2008-2009
The development of an EU-level system for the classification of criminal offences & an assessment of its feasibility with a view to supporting the implementation of the Action Plan to develop an EU strategy to measure crime and criminal justice
promoter(s): Gert Vermeulen
researcher(s) : Wendy De Bondt
principal(s) : European Commission
 
2005
Elaboration of an EU template and collection plan for Statistical Information and Analysis on Missing and Sexually Exploited Children and Trafficking in human beings (Siamsect)
promoter(s): Gert Vermeulen, Andrea Di Nicola (Transcrime)
principal(s) : European Commission (Daphne)
budget : 100000 €
 
2005
Comparative study into available law enforcement relevant information, and obstacles to make this information available for law enforcement authorities in […] other EU Member States
promoter(s): Gert Vermeulen, Tom Vander Beken
researcher(s) : Laurens Van Puyenbroeck, Sara Van Malderen
principal(s) : European Commission
budget : 47.485 € €
 
2004-2005
Action Research into the functioning of joint investigation teams (Scientific Reserach JIT)
promoter(s): Gert Vermeulen
researcher(s) : Annelies Balcaen, Eveline De Wree, Els De Busser
principal(s) : Netherlands EU Presidency 2004 (Police)
budget : 55552 € €
 
2004-2005
Study on the actual extent of the phenomenon of missing or sexually exploited children in the 10 new EU member states
promoter(s): Gert Vermeulen
researcher(s) : Heidi De Pauw, Judith Van Daele
principal(s) : European Commission (Agis)
budget : 78681,38 €
 
2004-2005
Study on a EU regulation for anonymous witnesses and the protection of threatened witnesses or (ex-) members of criminal gangs who wish to cooperate with the judicial authorities
promoter(s): Gert Vermeulen
researcher(s) : Bruno Fransen, Jan Beldé
principal(s) : European Commission (Agis)
budget : 61343,90 €
 
2004
MON-EU-TRAF II: A Study for monitoring the international trafficking in human beings for the purpose of sexual exploitation in the EU member States
promoter(s): Andrea Di Nicola (Transcrime, Trento University)
researcher(s) : Gert Vermeulen, Tom Vander Beken
principal(s) : European Commission (STOP II)
 
2002-2003
Follow-up of the Council Resolution of 27 September 2001 on the Contribution of Civil Society in Finding Missing and Sexually Exploited Children
promoter(s): Isabelle De Schrijver (Child Focus), Gert Vermeulen
researcher(s) : Heidi De Pauw, Tessa Schmidburg
principal(s) : European Commission
budget : 200.000 €
 
2002-2003
24. Developing a methodology for measuring organised crime in the EU: part two. Feasibility Study of a risk-base methodology across the EU
promoter(s): Tom Vander Beken
principal(s) : European Commission, Hippokrates program
budget : 72.960 €
 
2001-2002
Legal, politico-institutional and practical feasibility of developing a comprehensive EU criminal records database and disqualification register
promoter(s): Gert Vermeulen, Tom Vander Beken
researcher(s) : Els De Busser, Arne Dormaels
principal(s) : European Commission (Grotius II programme)
 
2001-2002
Finding the best place for prosecution. European research project on jurisdiction criteria
promoter(s): Tom Vander Beken, Gert Vermeulen
researcher(s) : Stefan Thomaes, Soetekin Steverlynck
principal(s) : European Commission (Grotius II programme)
 
2001-2002
Developing a methodology for measuring organised crime in the EU. A Pilot Study in Belgium, Italy, Sweden and the EU
promoter(s): Tom Vander Beken, Ernesto Savona (Transcrime, Italy), Lars Korsell (Swedish Council for Crime Prevention)
researcher(s) : Annemie Bucquoye, Melanie Defruytier, Arne Dormaels, Koen Van Heddeghem, Ann Flaveau
principal(s) : European Commission (Hippokrates programme)
budget : 37.500 €
 
2000-2001
Feasibility study on the further elaboration and international implementation of the recommendations resulting from research project N° 96/STOP/003 on the systematic gathering and administration of data concerning missing minors, minor victims of human trafficking or sexual exploitation of children and perpetrators of sexual offences against minors
promoter(s): Gert Vermeulen
researcher(s) : Fleur Dhont, Arne Dormaels
principal(s) : European Commission (STOP programme)
budget : 107.030 €
related publication(s) : click here for a list
 
2000
Elaboration of a legal system with general and international range for the protection of and cooperation with witnesses, informers and crown-witnesses
promoter(s): Gert Vermeulen, Brice De Ruyver, Philip Traest (Ghent University), Patrick Mandoux (Université Libre de Bruxelles), Olivier Klees (Université Libre de Bruxelles)
researcher(s) : Anneleen Van Cauwenberghe, Nathalie Siron
principal(s) : Belgian Ministry of Justice
budget : 54.500 €
related publication(s) : click here for a list
 
1999-2000
Research on organisational changes within the police and prosecution services of the EU Member States as a consequence of the fight against organised crime: the intersection between national and EU policies
promoter(s): Monica den Boer (Institute of Public Adminstration)
researcher(s) : Gert Vermeulen
principal(s) : European Commission (Falcone programme), Dutch Ministry of Jusitice
 
1998-1999
Multidisciplinary research into the phenomenon of transit migration in the candidate member-states of the EU concerning the approach to the phenomenon of trafficking in human beings: a case-study with Poland
promoter(s): Brice De Ruyver, Tom Vander Beken, Gert Vermeulen
researcher(s) : Piet Van Bavegem, Nathalie Siron
principal(s) : European Commission (STOP programme)
budget : 84.646 €
related publication(s) : click here for a list
 
1998
Research into the opportunity and feasibility of the systematic gathering and administration of data concerning missing minors, minor victims of sexual offences and perpetrators of these offences
promoter(s): Brice De Ruyver, Patrick Zanders, Gert Vermeulen
researcher(s) : Geert Derre
principal(s) : Belgian Ministry of Justice - European Commission (STOP programme)
budget : 149.232 €
related publication(s) : click here for a list
 
1995-1997
Study on cross-border and international cooperation between police services
promoter(s): Brice De Ruyver
researcher(s) : Ann Flaveau, Patrick Zanders, Gert Vermeulen, Tom Vander Beken, Willy Bruggeman
principal(s) : Ministry of the Interior
budget : 82.895 €
related publication(s) : click here for a list
 
1995
Drug policy in the European Union: possibilities offered by art. K.1.4 of the Maastricht Treaty
promoter(s): Brice De Ruyver
researcher(s) : Lieve Van Daele, Gert Vermeulen, Tom Vander Beken, Ann Soenens, Annemie Serlippens
principal(s) : European Commission
budget : 29.747 €
related publication(s) : click here for a list
 

International and comparative law and criminal justice: Research projects

2008-2012
Restorative Justice Behind Bars. Exploring the Applicability of Restorative Justice in Custodial Settings
promoter(s): Tom Vander Beken, Freya Vander Laenen
researcher(s) : Nikolaos Stamatakis
principal(s) : Special Research Fund (Ghent University) - Doctoral Scholarship
 
2008-2011
3. Mensenrechten en Chinese cultuur. Een functionele rechtsvergelijkende studie van het politieverhoor in China en in Europa
promoter(s): Tom Vander Beken
researcher(s) : Wei Wu
principal(s) : Special Research Fund (Ghent University) - Doctoral Scholarship
 
2007-
Criminal law and commercial risky sexual behaviour
promoter(s): Tom Vander Beken
researcher(s) : Bjorn Ketels
principal(s) : Special Research Fund
 
2006-2010
The role of sentenced persons in the international execution of sentences
promoter(s): Gert Vermeulen, Tom Vander Beken
researcher(s) : Eveline De Wree
principal(s) : FWO
 
2005-2007
Research into relevant socio-cultural factors of Nigerian trafficking in human beings as a form of organised crime
promoter(s): Gert Vermeulen, Brice De Ruyver
researcher(s) : Bruno Moens
principal(s) : Flemish Scientific Research Fund
budget : 170.000 € €
 
2005
Comparative study into available law enforcement relevant information, and obstacles to make this information available for law enforcement authorities in […] other EU Member States
promoter(s): Gert Vermeulen, Tom Vander Beken
researcher(s) : Laurens Van Puyenbroeck, Sara Van Malderen
principal(s) : European Commission
budget : 47.485 € €
 
2005
Elaboration of an EU template and collection plan for Statistical Information and Analysis on Missing and Sexually Exploited Children and Trafficking in human beings (Siamsect)
promoter(s): Gert Vermeulen, Andrea Di Nicola (Transcrime)
principal(s) : European Commission (Daphne)
budget : 100000 €
 
2004-2005
Action Research into the functioning of joint investigation teams (Scientific Reserach JIT)
promoter(s): Gert Vermeulen
researcher(s) : Annelies Balcaen, Eveline De Wree, Els De Busser
principal(s) : Netherlands EU Presidency 2004 (Police)
budget : 55552 € €
 
2004-2005
Study on a EU regulation for anonymous witnesses and the protection of threatened witnesses or (ex-) members of criminal gangs who wish to cooperate with the judicial authorities
promoter(s): Gert Vermeulen
researcher(s) : Bruno Fransen, Jan Beldé
principal(s) : European Commission (Agis)
budget : 61343,90 €
 
2002
Monitoring the border and safety in the Scheldt Estuary. Because the border becomes less a border...
promoter(s): Tom Vander Beken, Gert Vermeulen, Robert Schweden (CMG)
researcher(s) : Stefan Thomaes, Ger Van Aelst (CMG), Mark Hartman (CMG)
budget : 100.000 Euro €
 
2002
Crime in the French-Belgian Border Region
promoter(s): Gert Vermeulen
researcher(s) : Els De Busser, Wim Cruysberghs
principal(s) : Belgian Ministry of the Interior
budget : 101.125 €
 
2000-2001
Feasibility study on the further elaboration and international implementation of the recommendations resulting from research project N° 96/STOP/003 on the systematic gathering and administration of data concerning missing minors, minor victims of human trafficking or sexual exploitation of children and perpetrators of sexual offences against minors
promoter(s): Gert Vermeulen
researcher(s) : Fleur Dhont, Arne Dormaels
principal(s) : European Commission (STOP programme)
budget : 107.030 €
related publication(s) : click here for a list
 
2000-2001
Development of a monitoring system on boarder-related safety and perception of security in the Euregion of the Scheldt Estuary
promoter(s): Tom Vander Beken, Gert Vermeulen
researcher(s) : Ann Flaveau
principal(s) : Province of Zealand
budget : 20.000 €
related publication(s) : click here for a list
 
2000
Elaboration of a legal system with general and international range for the protection of and cooperation with witnesses, informers and crown-witnesses
promoter(s): Gert Vermeulen, Brice De Ruyver, Philip Traest (Ghent University), Patrick Mandoux (Université Libre de Bruxelles), Olivier Klees (Université Libre de Bruxelles)
researcher(s) : Anneleen Van Cauwenberghe, Nathalie Siron
principal(s) : Belgian Ministry of Justice
budget : 54.500 €
related publication(s) : click here for a list
 
1999-2000
Research on organisational changes within the police and prosecution services of the EU Member States as a consequence of the fight against organised crime: the intersection between national and EU policies
promoter(s): Monica den Boer (Institute of Public Adminstration)
researcher(s) : Gert Vermeulen
principal(s) : European Commission (Falcone programme), Dutch Ministry of Jusitice
 
1999
Research into the legitimacy of threatening with or using nuclear weapons in the light of the decision of 8 July 1996 of the International Court of Justice
promoter(s): Brice De Ruyver
researcher(s) : Gert Vermeulen
principal(s) : Belgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
related publication(s) : click here for a list
 
1998-1999
Multidisciplinary research into the phenomenon of transit migration in the candidate member-states of the EU concerning the approach to the phenomenon of trafficking in human beings: a case-study with Poland
promoter(s): Brice De Ruyver, Tom Vander Beken, Gert Vermeulen
researcher(s) : Piet Van Bavegem, Nathalie Siron
principal(s) : European Commission (STOP programme)
budget : 84.646 €
related publication(s) : click here for a list
 
1998-1999
Research into the Extent and Impact of Organised Crime in the Cross-Channel Intelligence Conference Region
promoter(s): Frank Gallagher (Cross-Channel Intelligence Conference), Brice De Ruyver, Tom Vander Beken, Gert Vermeulen
researcher(s) : Nathalie Siron
principal(s) : European Commission (Falcone programme)
 
1998
Research into a multidisciplinary approach of the phenomenon of human trade in an international and national perspective: a pilot and case study with Poland and Hungary
promoter(s): Brice De Ruyver, Willy van Eeckhoutte (Ghent University)
researcher(s) : Joachim Meese, Kristof Van Impe, Steven Vanheste, Gert Vermeulen, Tom Vander Beken
principal(s) : European Commission (STOP programme)
related publication(s) : click here for a list
 
1998
Research into the opportunity and feasibility of the systematic gathering and administration of data concerning missing minors, minor victims of sexual offences and perpetrators of these offences
promoter(s): Brice De Ruyver, Patrick Zanders, Gert Vermeulen
researcher(s) : Geert Derre
principal(s) : Belgian Ministry of Justice - European Commission (STOP programme)
budget : 149.232 €
related publication(s) : click here for a list
 
1997-1998
Euro 2000: Description of the needs concerning international police cooperation
promoter(s): Brice De Ruyver
researcher(s) : Tom Vander Beken, Frederik Bullens
principal(s) : Ministry of the Interior
budget : 27.268 €
related publication(s) : click here for a list
 
1996-1998
Research on a multidisciplinary approach of the phenomenon of human trade in an international and national perspective: a pilot and case study of the Philippine situation
promoter(s): Brice De Ruyver, Willy van Eeckhoutte (Ghent University)
researcher(s) : Patricia De Somere, Mieke Delcour, Gert Vermeulen, Tom Vander Beken, Kristof Van Impe, Stefan Clauwaert
principal(s) : Belgian State Secretariat for Cooperation and Developement
budget : 210.709 €
related publication(s) : click here for a list
 
1995-1997
Study on cross-border and international cooperation between police services
promoter(s): Brice De Ruyver
researcher(s) : Ann Flaveau, Patrick Zanders, Gert Vermeulen, Tom Vander Beken, Willy Bruggeman
principal(s) : Ministry of the Interior
budget : 82.895 €
related publication(s) : click here for a list
 
1994-1995
International Research on cross-border crime and (in) security in the area ’Scheldt estuary’ (Province of East-Flanders, West-Flanders and Zealand)
promoter(s): Brice De Ruyver
researcher(s) : Gert Vermeulen, Tom Vander Beken, Freddy Carlier, Sofie Mortier, Katrien Muylle, Ann Flaveau, Ko Hamelink
principal(s) : Belgian Ministry of Homme Affairs, Dutch Ministry of Justice and Homme Affairs, Regional Police Zealand and the Provincs of East-Flanders, West-Flanders and Zealand
related publication(s) : click here for a list
 
1994-1995
Implementation and valorisation of the results of the 1992-1994 inquiry into the possibilities of optimizing the legal position of suspect and victim, within the framework of the international cooperation in criminal matters
promoter(s): Brice De Ruyver
researcher(s) : Gert Vermeulen, Tom Vander Beken, Veerle Van Crombrugge
principal(s) : Belgian Federal Services for Scientific, Technical and Cultural Affairs
budget : 69.419 €
related publication(s) : click here for a list
 
1992-1994
Inquiry into the possibilities of optimizing the legal position of suspect and victim, within the framework of the international cooperation in criminal matters
promoter(s): Brice De Ruyver
researcher(s) : Gert Vermeulen, Tom Vander Beken, Patrick Zanders, Ilse Anné
principal(s) : Federal Services for Scientific, Technical and Cultural Affairs
budget : 109.073 €
related publication(s) : click here for a list
 

Belgian criminal law and criminal justice: Research projects

2009-2010
Qualitative evaluation of the pilot project ‘Drug court’ in the court of Gent
promoter(s): Brice De Ruyver, Freya Vander Laenen, Eric Broekaert, Wouter Vanderplasschen
principal(s) : Belgian Ministry of Justice - Department of Criminal Policy
budget : 12.741, 30 €
 
2009
1. Helingsprocessen bij rondtrekkende dadergroepen: een bevraging bij Roemeense en Servische daders
promoter(s): Tom Vander Beken
principal(s) : Federale Politie
budget : 36.000 €
 
2008-2009
Study into the essential and additional conditions for the interaction between justice and treatment (JUSTHULP)
promoter(s): Brice De Ruyver, Freya Vander Laenen
researcher(s) : Charlotte Colman, Sara-Ann Legrande
principal(s) : The Belgian Federal Science Policy Office
 
2007-2010
8. Environmental law enforcement: a comparison of practice in the criminal and administrative tracks
promoter(s): Luc Lavyssen, Tom Vander Beken
principal(s) : Strategisch Basis Onderzoek, IWT
budget : 1.716.859,50 €
 
2007-
Criminal law and commercial risky sexual behaviour
promoter(s): Tom Vander Beken
researcher(s) : Bjorn Ketels
principal(s) : Special Research Fund
 
2007
9. Evaluatie van de toepassing van de bemiddeling inzake de administratieve sancties door de Belgische gemeenten
promoter(s): Paul De Hert, Tom Vander Beken
principal(s) : Minister van Ambtenarenzaken, Maatschappelijke Integratie, Grootstedenbeleid en Gelijke Kansen
budget : 5000 €
 
2006
Algemeen Verslag over de Veiligheid – Project Luisteren
promoter(s): Paul Ponsaers, Tom Vander Beken
principal(s) : Koning Boudewijnstichting
budget : 60.000 €
 
2006
12. Evaluatie van de toepassing van de wet betreffende de administratieve sancties door de Belgische gemeenten
promoter(s): Paul Ponsaers, Tom Vander Beken
principal(s) : Ministers van Binnenlandse Zaken en van Ambtenarenzaken, Maatschappelijke Integratie, Grootstedenbeleid en Gelijke Kansen
budget : 42.900 €
 
2005-2006
Databank milieucriminaliteit
promoter(s): Paul Ponsaers, Tom Vander Beken
principal(s) : POD Wetenschapsbeleid, Agora programma
budget : 94.410 €
 
2005
Nuisances by groups of youngsters on the public transport
promoter(s): Gert Vermeulen, Jenneke Christiaens
researcher(s) : Eveline De Wree
related publication(s) : click here for a list
 
2004-2005
Youth gangs and public transport
promoter(s): Gert Vermeulen, Jenneke Christiaens
researcher(s) : Eveline De Wree
principal(s) : Ministry of the Interior
budget : 65625 €
 
2004-2005
Federal Police and quality of criminal investigations
promoter(s): Tom Vander Beken, Paul Ponsaers
researcher(s) : Godelieve Van Hees
principal(s) : Ministry for Justice
budget : 84.000 €
 
2002-2003
International domestic workers in Belgium
promoter(s): Gert Vermeulen
researcher(s) : Annemie Bucquoye, Wim Cruysberghs
principal(s) : King Baudouin Foundation
budget : 20.000 €
 
2002-2003
The administrative sanction on a local level
promoter(s): Tom Vander Beken, Gert Vermeulen
researcher(s) : Soetekin Steverlynck, Judith Colle
principal(s) : City of Ghent (Belgium)
budget : 24.900 €
 
2002-2003
Capacity study of the Judicial Direction of the Federal Police in Belgium
promoter(s): Tom Vander Beken, Paul Ponsaers
researcher(s) : Christel Defever
principal(s) : Belgian Ministry of Justice
budget : 54.800 €
 
2002
Monitoring the border and safety in the Scheldt Estuary. Because the border becomes less a border...
promoter(s): Tom Vander Beken, Gert Vermeulen, Robert Schweden (CMG)
researcher(s) : Stefan Thomaes, Ger Van Aelst (CMG), Mark Hartman (CMG)
budget : 100.000 Euro €
 
2002
Sociological profile of pedosexual offenders in Belgium
promoter(s): Gert Vermeulen, Paul Ponsaers
researcher(s) : An Verlinden
principal(s) : Child Focus
budget : 37.000 €
 
2002
Crime in the French-Belgian Border Region
promoter(s): Gert Vermeulen
researcher(s) : Els De Busser, Wim Cruysberghs
principal(s) : Belgian Ministry of the Interior
budget : 101.125 €
 
2002
Criminal law and administrative sanctions
promoter(s): Tom Vander Beken
researcher(s) : Katrien Baeten
principal(s) : Minister of Justice
budget : 45,000 € €
 
2000-2002
Fundamental research into the legal consequences of ’armed’ administrative law as an instrument in the fight against organised crime
promoter(s): Brice De Ruyver, Tom Vander Beken, Gert Vermeulen
researcher(s) : Koen Van Heddeghem
principal(s) : Ghent University, Research Fund
budget : 111.540 €
related publication(s) : click here for a list
 
2000-2001
Information, police, justice and administration. Exploratory juridical research into the possibilities and limits of Article 44/5 of the Police Act
promoter(s): Tom Vander Beken, Gert Vermeulen
researcher(s) : Koen Van Heddeghem
principal(s) : Belgian Ministery of Justice
budget : 6.200 €
related publication(s) : click here for a list
 
2000-2001
Development of a coherent and transparent Belgian legislation on international cooperation in criminal matters
promoter(s): Gert Vermeulen, Tom Vander Beken, Chris Van den Wyngaert (University of Antwerp), Guy Stessens (University of Antwerp), Adrien Masset (Université de Liège), Christophe Meunier (Université de Liège)
researcher(s) : Els De Busser
principal(s) : Belgian Ministry of Justice
related publication(s) : click here for a list
 
2000
Development of a methodology for the detection of possible threats of organised crime by the analysis of the socio-economical environment
promoter(s): Tom Vander Beken, Brice De Ruyver
researcher(s) : Christopher Black
principal(s) : Belgian Gendarmerie
budget : 34.705 €
 
2000
Elaboration of a legal system with general and international range for the protection of and cooperation with witnesses, informers and crown-witnesses
promoter(s): Gert Vermeulen, Brice De Ruyver, Philip Traest (Ghent University), Patrick Mandoux (Université Libre de Bruxelles), Olivier Klees (Université Libre de Bruxelles)
researcher(s) : Anneleen Van Cauwenberghe, Nathalie Siron
principal(s) : Belgian Ministry of Justice
budget : 54.500 €
related publication(s) : click here for a list
 
1999
An integrated anti-corruption policy. Research into the possibilities of a general and structural implementation of anti-corruption strategies
promoter(s): Brice De Ruyver
researcher(s) : Tine Carion, Tom Vander Beken
principal(s) : Belgian Ministry of Justice
budget : 37.200 €
related publication(s) : click here for a list
 
1998-1999
Multidisciplinary research into the phenomenon of transit migration in the candidate member-states of the EU concerning the approach to the phenomenon of trafficking in human beings: a case-study with Poland
promoter(s): Brice De Ruyver, Tom Vander Beken, Gert Vermeulen
researcher(s) : Piet Van Bavegem, Nathalie Siron
principal(s) : European Commission (STOP programme)
budget : 84.646 €
related publication(s) : click here for a list
 
1998-1999
Anti-corruption strategies within the framework of the hormone sector and fraud in the meat sector
promoter(s): Brice De Ruyver
researcher(s) : Frederik Bullens, Tom Vander Beken, Nathalie Siron
principal(s) : Belgian Ministry of Justice
budget : 24.800 €
related publication(s) : click here for a list
 
1998
Research into a multidisciplinary approach of the phenomenon of human trade in an international and national perspective: a pilot and case study with Poland and Hungary
promoter(s): Brice De Ruyver, Willy van Eeckhoutte (Ghent University)
researcher(s) : Joachim Meese, Kristof Van Impe, Steven Vanheste, Gert Vermeulen, Tom Vander Beken
principal(s) : European Commission (STOP programme)
related publication(s) : click here for a list
 
1997-1998
Elaboration of a model framework for the alternative approaches in criminal proceedings against delinquent drug users. Field evaluation and scientific report
promoter(s): Brice De Ruyver
researcher(s) : Joachim Meese, Kristof Van Impe
principal(s) : Belgian Federal Services for Scientific, Technical and Cultural Affairs
budget : 62.593 €
related publication(s) : click here for a list
 
1997-1998
Euro 2000: Description of the needs concerning international police cooperation
promoter(s): Brice De Ruyver
researcher(s) : Tom Vander Beken, Frederik Bullens
principal(s) : Ministry of the Interior
budget : 27.268 €
related publication(s) : click here for a list
 
1997
Developing a preliminary sketch of a policy document for the approach of drug related problems in Belgian penitentiairy institutions
promoter(s): Brice De Ruyver
researcher(s) : Marijke Van Limbergen, Tom Balthazar, Gert Vermeulen, Tom Vander Beken, Kristof Van Impe, Ann Flaveau
principal(s) : Belgian Ministry of Justice
related publication(s) : click here for a list
 
1996-1998
Research on a multidisciplinary approach of the phenomenon of human trade in an international and national perspective: a pilot and case study of the Philippine situation
promoter(s): Brice De Ruyver, Willy van Eeckhoutte (Ghent University)
researcher(s) : Patricia De Somere, Mieke Delcour, Gert Vermeulen, Tom Vander Beken, Kristof Van Impe, Stefan Clauwaert
principal(s) : Belgian State Secretariat for Cooperation and Developement
budget : 210.709 €
related publication(s) : click here for a list
 
1996
Diversion of prosecution. A preliminary study
promoter(s): Brice De Ruyver
researcher(s) : Lieve Van Daele, Tom Vander Beken
principal(s) : King Baudouin Foundation
budget : 7.436 €
related publication(s) : click here for a list
 
1995-1997
Study on cross-border and international cooperation between police services
promoter(s): Brice De Ruyver
researcher(s) : Ann Flaveau, Patrick Zanders, Gert Vermeulen, Tom Vander Beken, Willy Bruggeman
principal(s) : Ministry of the Interior
budget : 82.895 €
related publication(s) : click here for a list
 
1995-1996
Juridische fundamenten inzake de vrijwaring van de openbare orde (Judicial foundations for the maintenance of public order)
promoter(s): Brice De Ruyver
researcher(s) : Katrien Muylle, Annemie Serlippens
principal(s) : Mnistry of the Interior
budget : 24.789 €
related publication(s) : click here for a list
 
1995
Elaboration of a basic structure for public order maintenance, by means of an analysis of regulations and legislation. Analysis and evaluation of the possibilities for communication, information exchange between authorities and operational services
promoter(s): Brice De Ruyver
researcher(s) : Katrien Muylle, Annemie Serlippens, Tom Vander Beken
principal(s) : Ministry of the Interior
budget : 23.549 €
related publication(s) : click here for a list
 
1994-1995
International Research on cross-border crime and (in) security in the area ’Scheldt estuary’ (Province of East-Flanders, West-Flanders and Zealand)
promoter(s): Brice De Ruyver
researcher(s) : Gert Vermeulen, Tom Vander Beken, Freddy Carlier, Sofie Mortier, Katrien Muylle, Ann Flaveau, Ko Hamelink
principal(s) : Belgian Ministry of Homme Affairs, Dutch Ministry of Justice and Homme Affairs, Regional Police Zealand and the Provincs of East-Flanders, West-Flanders and Zealand
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1994-1995
Implementation and valorisation of the results of the 1992-1994 inquiry into the possibilities of optimizing the legal position of suspect and victim, within the framework of the international cooperation in criminal matters
promoter(s): Brice De Ruyver
researcher(s) : Gert Vermeulen, Tom Vander Beken, Veerle Van Crombrugge
principal(s) : Belgian Federal Services for Scientific, Technical and Cultural Affairs
budget : 69.419 €
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1993-1995
Descriptive research on the organisation and functioning of the judical system, including the procedure according to which traffic offences are being dealt with
promoter(s): Brice De Ruyver
researcher(s) : Veerle Van Crombrugge, Lieve Van Daele, Tom Vander Beken, Sofie Mortier
principal(s) : Belgian Institute for Traffic Safety
budget : 55.650 €
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1993-1994
Research on the elaboration of punishment measures for perpetrators of traffic offences while intoxicated by alcohol and psychotropic substances
promoter(s): Brice De Ruyver
researcher(s) : Lieve Van Daele, Marleen Van Wemmel, Sofie Mortier
principal(s) : Belgian Institute for Traffic Safety
budget : 63.956 €
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1993
Research into the current state of affairs concerning the organisation of drug prevention in Flanders. Inventory of initiatives, bottlenecks in the conglomerate of prevention, outreach projects and assistance
promoter(s): Brice De Ruyver
researcher(s) : Lieve Van Daele
principal(s) : Belgian Regional Ministry for Employment and Social Affairs
budget : 17.352 €
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1992-1994
Inquiry into the possibilities of optimizing the legal position of suspect and victim, within the framework of the international cooperation in criminal matters
promoter(s): Brice De Ruyver
researcher(s) : Gert Vermeulen, Tom Vander Beken, Patrick Zanders, Ilse Anné
principal(s) : Federal Services for Scientific, Technical and Cultural Affairs
budget : 109.073 €
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1992
Quantitative and qualitative research into the correlation (and possibly causal) relationship between illicit drug use and criminal behaviour. Impact of deprivation on the developpement of a drug career
promoter(s): Brice De Ruyver
researcher(s) : Gert Vermeulen, Pascale Franck, Lieve Van Daele
principal(s) : Belgian Ministry of the Interior
budget : 39.663 €
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1991-1992
Research into the possibilities of optimizing the cooperation between the judiciary and the social and mental assistance for drug addicts. Scientific support to an experiment of diversion from prosecution
promoter(s): Brice De Ruyver
researcher(s) : Lieve Van Daele
principal(s) : Ghent University, Research Fund
budget : 39.663 €
 
1990-1991
Research on cross-border crime in the area of South West-Flanders, Southwest Hainault and Northern France
promoter(s): Raphael Dierkens, Brice De Ruyver
researcher(s) : Pascale Franck, Veerle Vandemoortele, Patrick Zanders, Willy Bruggeman
principal(s) : Belgian Ministry of Justice
budget : 105.999 €
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Miscellaneous: Research projects

2009-2012
Past the point of no return… Turning points in the criminal career of drug using delinquents
promoter(s): Brice De Ruyver, Freya Vander Laenen, Lieven Pauwels
researcher(s) : Charlotte Colman
principal(s) : Special Research Fund (Ghent University) - Doctoral Scholarship
 
2008-2012
Restorative Justice Behind Bars. Exploring the Applicability of Restorative Justice in Custodial Settings
promoter(s): Tom Vander Beken, Freya Vander Laenen
researcher(s) : Nikolaos Stamatakis
principal(s) : Special Research Fund (Ghent University) - Doctoral Scholarship
 
2008-2009
Study into the essential and additional conditions for the interaction between justice and treatment (JUSTHULP)
promoter(s): Brice De Ruyver, Freya Vander Laenen
researcher(s) : Charlotte Colman, Sara-Ann Legrande
principal(s) : The Belgian Federal Science Policy Office
 
2005-2006
Druggebruik en psychopathologie in gevangenissen
promoter(s): Eric Broekaert, Tom Vander Beken
principal(s) : POD Wetenschapsbeleid
budget : 93.100 €
 
2004
General report on Safety – project “Listening”
promoter(s): Tom Vander Beken, Paul Ponsaers
researcher(s) : Eveline Dewree, Isabel Verwee
principal(s) : King Baudouin Foundation
budget : 60.000 €
 
1995-1996
Juridische fundamenten inzake de vrijwaring van de openbare orde (Judicial foundations for the maintenance of public order)
promoter(s): Brice De Ruyver
researcher(s) : Katrien Muylle, Annemie Serlippens
principal(s) : Mnistry of the Interior
budget : 24.789 €
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1995
Elaboration of a basic structure for public order maintenance, by means of an analysis of regulations and legislation. Analysis and evaluation of the possibilities for communication, information exchange between authorities and operational services
promoter(s): Brice De Ruyver
researcher(s) : Katrien Muylle, Annemie Serlippens, Tom Vander Beken
principal(s) : Ministry of the Interior
budget : 23.549 €
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