Kidnapping: Overview, Causes, Effects, and Solutions: Prepared: Alina Tkachuk

Kidnapping is a global problem that affects many countries. It refers to the abduction and captivity of a person to obtain ransom. There are many causes of kidnapping including unemployment, poverty, illiteracy, religion, greed, politics, and corruption. Kidnapping can cause psychological trauma and foster a climate of fear. Solutions include training anti-kidnapping agents, monitoring police, job creation, and seriously punishing offenders.

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Kidnapping:

Overview, Causes, Effects,

and Solutions

Prepared : Alina Tkachuk

Vocabulary
Abduction - the action or an instance of forcibly taking
someone away against their will - викрадення

Ransom - a sum of money or other payment demanded or

paid for the release of a prisoner – викуп

Lucrative - producing a great deal of profit-

прибутковий

Embezzling - steal or misappropriate (money placed

in one's trust or belonging to the organization for
which one works) – розкрадання, привласнювання
Kidnapping is a global problem that affects countries all over
the world—from the United States and Mexico to many
countries in Africa, Asia, and beyond.

Kidnapping refers to the abduction and captivity of a person,

typically to obtain a ransom. Sometimes kidnappers hold
their captives longer in order to demand more money from
the victim's relatives or associates. It is a wicked act.
The rates of kidnapping in Europe, North America, and South
America are attracting worldwide attention. The practice of
kidnapping has become quite lucrative for some, and there
are criminal groups that have made it their business model.

There are many causes of kidnapping around the globe,

including:
• Unemployment
• Poverty
• Illiteracy
• Religion
• Greed
• Politics
• Corruption
UNEMPLOYMENT
The high unemployment rate in many countries has forced citizens to find
other ways to make money—and some of those ways are illegal.
Kidnapping a rich person can be a lucrative business.

POVERTY
Any person who lives below $1.25 a day is living below the poverty line.
Poverty can propel people toward crime as a way to make ends meet.
Sometimes, a person who is poor might believe that kidnapping or other
illegal acts could provide the necessary money to start a new life.

RELIGION
Many kidnappings in the world today have their root cause in religion.
Some people love their religion so much that even when it teaches them
something that is wrong, they believe it is right. One religious leader may
want to take over another group—and order his men to kidnap his rivals.
GREED
Some people are not contented with what they have and wish they could buy
more and more things—whether it's fancy clothes, cars, houses, or jewelry.
This kind of persons may turn to crime to make more money. A wicked
businessman can kidnap his business rival for a large ransom to become richer.

POLITICS
Corrupt politicians may arrange for the kidnapping of their opponents.
Sometimes, they do this so that their opponents will make concessions or
change their votes on the issues.

CORRUPTION
A society where corruption is rife is likely to experience a high level of
kidnapping. The truth is that if a government is corrupt and embezzling public
funds, citizens may react by kidnapping those corrupt politicians in an attempt
to recoup some of the stolen money.
Kidnappers sometimes choose to torture their victims so that they can force
money out of their relatives or associates. Sometimes, they may even
torture for fun. One form of torture is rape.
Psychological Trauma
 The negative psychological effects of being abducted are huge, especially
for a child. Depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress syndrome
(PTSD) may last a lifetime.
Fear and Lack of Trust
 In a society where the incidence of kidnapping is high, fear limits people's
lives and actions. They will always move with caution as they do not know
who might be the next target. The rich surround themselves with security
guards because of their fear of getting kidnapped
Solutions to Kidnapping

• Training Anti-Kidnapping Agents

Any country that wants to fight kidnapping successfully must hire
and train capable agents to combat the issue. When law
enforcement agencies are actively involved, the incidence of this
crime can be lessened.
• Monitoring the Police
Reports show that the police are involved in some kidnappings.
Notable examples have occurred in Mexico. Eliminating the
criminals within the ranks of law enforcement is key.
• Job Creation
Generating jobs for citizens, especially for the youth, can have a
huge impact in the fight against crime. When people are gainfully
employed, they do not need to commit crimes.
• Seriously Punishments for Offenders
Mild punishment does nothing to deter criminals. When the
government treats kidnappers harshly, fewer abductions will
occur.
THANK YOU FOR
ATTENTION!
TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF!