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The Rise And Fall Of Focused Deterrence Initiatives, Chandra Lynore Joseph
The Rise And Fall Of Focused Deterrence Initiatives, Chandra Lynore Joseph
LSU Doctoral Dissertations
Following the national uptick of violence across the country, societal angst has once again begun to surface. Those in positions of authority began to look to the criminal justice system for ways to address this cyclical issue. Traditionally, applying law enforcement crackdowns and increased penalties and sanctions to the offenders were the main topics of discussion. However, over the last two decades, problem-oriented policing has begun to emerge. Problem-oriented policing works to identify why things are going wrong and to frame responses using a wide variety of often untraditional approaches (Goldstein 1979). One of the problem-oriented frameworks known as the …
Cajuns (Research Report #118), Crystal Paul, Amanda Cowley, Mark J. Schafer
Cajuns (Research Report #118), Crystal Paul, Amanda Cowley, Mark J. Schafer
LSU AgCenter Research Reports
This review discusses the experiences of Cajuns in the region. Acadians, or Cajuns, are a unique group of people who now reside primarily in 22 parishes in south Louisiana and are often characterized by their unique culture.