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President's Message, Brian Payne
President's Message, Brian Payne
Sociology & Criminal Justice Faculty Publications
The article describes the author's experience regarding the 2014 Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences (ACJS) Meeting held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The author recognized the participation and efforts of ACJS members in making the event a success, including Christine N. Famega, Nicky Piquero, and Jim Frank.
Women, Law, And Human Rights In Cameroon: Progress Or Status Quo?, Victoria M. Time
Women, Law, And Human Rights In Cameroon: Progress Or Status Quo?, Victoria M. Time
Sociology & Criminal Justice Faculty Publications
This paper assesses what progress there is in Cameroon regarding women’s statuses. Based on a qualitative strategy, the paper examines laws that are in place to address women’s plight in the country. The paper argues that while progress is being made on some levels, the status quo, that is, female marginalization is still entrenched in other facets. The paper advances recommendations for creating an egalitarian society.
Beyond The Strait And Narrow: The Import Of Queer Criminology For Criminology And Criminal Justice, Vanessa R. Panfil, Jody Miller
Beyond The Strait And Narrow: The Import Of Queer Criminology For Criminology And Criminal Justice, Vanessa R. Panfil, Jody Miller
Sociology & Criminal Justice Faculty Publications
[Introduction] In March 2014, as part of its community relations service, the U.S. Department of Justice held a community service training for police officers that focused on developing strategies to better prevent and respond to bias crimes against transgender citizens. While the impetus for the training was recognition that this group is disproportionately affected by hate violence (see NCAVP, 2013), attendees of the training also highlighted the tumultuous relationships transgender individuals have had with law enforcement as another impetus for change. Transgender activists and the DOJ lauded the event as an important step for improved relationships between law enforcement and …