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The Development And Validation Of The General Attitudes Toward Police (Gap) Questionnaire, Rachel Greis

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Previous studies have examined the relationships between various demographic characteristics (e.g., race/ethnicity, prior arrest experience, residential living area, political affiliation) and various measures of attitudes toward police (e.g., trustworthiness, legitimacy; Brown & Benedict, 2002; Hindelang, 1974; Rizer & Trautman, 2018; Schuck et al., 2008). However, a measure of overall general attitudes toward police has not been established. The main goal of the present research was to fill this gap in the literature by creating and validating a brief questionnaire that effectively captures respondents’ general attitudes toward police. In Study 1, a brief 14-item questionnaire that captured general attitudes toward police …

Judges, Attorneys, And Psychologists' Views Of Sole-Parent Child Custody Evaluations, Chandler Flynt

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Judges, attorneys, and psychologists are individuals in the legal system who have the most interaction with child custody evaluations (CCEs), yet there is little research regarding whether these parties have different views on what factors are important in CCEs. The present study examined how judges, attorneys, and psychologists evaluated sole-parent child custody cases. A sample of judges, attorneys, and psychologists completed a forty-item questionnaire regarding their opinions of what factors they believe are most/least important in CCEs. The goal of this study was to first observe if there were differences among the parties’ ratings, and secondly, determine why might differences …

Ua12/2/2 Talisman: Zeitgeist, Wku Student Affairs

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2020 Talisman yearbook:

• Mohr, Olivia. Zeitgeist
• Disrupted – Photo Essay, COVID-19
• Brandt, Jess. Cut Short – Edward Games, Grace Jones, Jarred Corona, Joshua Crask
• Zambrano, Max. Point of No Return? – Stuart Foster, Climate Change
• Francis, Kristina. Weapons Women Carry
• Steele, Emma. Now & Again – Talisman
• Gordon, Zora. Not Just Numbers – Sam Aldrich, Social Media
• Christensen, Nicole. The K-Pop Phenomenon – Music
• Hornsby, Morgan. Everything Starts with Mama – Warren County Regional Jail
• McCormick, Dillon. Evolving Sport – Esports, Video Games
• Sheffield, Catherine. Perfect Match – Travis Hudson, Volleyball
• Dozer, Claire. Follow the Signs – Deafness, American Sign …

Ua12/2/2 2019 Talisman: Balance, Wku Student Affairs

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2019 Talisman yearbook.

• Mohr, Olivia. Balance
• Lunte, Hailee. That Warm Feeling Autumn Took from Me
• Dozer, Claire. Mother Load – Savannah Ranney
• Hubbs, Annalee. Tap After Hours – Dance
• Lancaster, Emily. Opposites Attract – Maddie Rediker & Cameron Blankenship
• Jones, Sydney. Delving into the Dirty – Taylor Gossage, Lion’s Den
• Chu, Phi. Snow Song
• Gordon, Zora. Spells & Spirit – Kristen Dalby, Witchcraft
• Powers, Noah. What is Left – Kelly Meredith, Identity Theft
• Aklilu, Bethel. Uprooting – International Students
• Steffey, Raegan. The Dirty Art Kids
• Dieudonne, Nadia. Self Starteres – Entrepreneurs
• Bass, Morgan. Young & Partisan – Politics
• Powers, Noah. …

Ua12/2/2 2019 Talisman: Paradise, Wku Student Life

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2019 Talisman yearbook.

• Good, Hannah. Paradise
• Morgan, Chelsea. What’s Your Paradise – Caden Dosier, Kenny Ott, Renesha Griffin, Jade Grabeel
• Rzayeva, Manzar. Don’t Wake Me Up Yet
• Fletcher, Griffin. Meet the Parrot Heads – Jimmy Buffett
• McCormick, Dillon. The Birds & the Bees – Sex Education
• Mohr, Olivia. The Gods Aren’t Dead – Samantha Williams, Paganism
• Robb, Hayley. Beyond the Rep – John Huffman, Buddy House, CrossFit
• Frodge, Jordan. Darkness Has Enveloped Me
• Baumgarten, Alex. Make Room – Bedrooms
• Brett, Amelia. A Place to Grow – Baker Arboretum
• Gordon, Zora. Backyard Attractions – Lost River Cave, Flea Land, Historic Railpark …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 94, No. 11, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

• DeLetter. Emily. Lawyer: Ruling Supports Right to Access Records in Suit Against College Heights Herald
• Ziege, Nicole. Fit for a Facelift – Preston Health & Fitness Center
• DeLetter, Emily. WKU Lacks Disabilities Plan in Active-shooter Scenario
• Breu, Natasha. Food Service Class Provides Meals to Faculty & Staff
• Nutter, Abbigail. Former Journalism & Broadcasting Director Selected as Contest Judge – Loup Langton
• Allen, Ellie. Editorial Cartoon re; Donald Trump
• Hovell, Nolan. How Much Do Words Matter in Politics?
• Election Analysis: Impact of Attack Advertisements
• Oh Rocky …

Ua12/2/2 Talisman: Movement, Wku Student Affairs

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2018 Talisman yearbook.

• Good, Hannah. Movement
• Kinser, Nicholas. Tunnel Trap
• Cozer, Claire. A Day in the Life of a Food Truck – Mike Wilson, Pop’s Street Eats
• Fletcher, Griffin. Beauty in Power – WKU Women’s Rugby Club
• Gordon, Zora. The Mixed Experience
• Hornsby, Morgan. Bonfire
• Waters, Adrianna. Mispoken – Communication Disorders
• Chu, Phi. Home Base – Jessica Barks
• Cooksey, Catrina. Rerouted – Sydney Clark, Austin Clark, Blake Perkins, Sheila Flener, Handicapped Persons
• Good, Hannah. Not Safe for Work – Prostitution
• Chu, Phi. Transfigured Night
• Carter, De’inara. Passing the Plate – International Students, Recipes
• Robb, Hayley. From Sole to Soul – …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 93, No. 5, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

• Coyle, Cameron & Emma Collins. WKU Student Fatally Shot on Sunday Morning – Kenneth Davis aka Alex
• Fletcher, Griffin. Remnants of Hurricane Harvey Hit WKU, Causes Flooding
• DeLetter, Emily. WKU, Bowling Green Assist with Hurricane Harvey Relief
• Eastham, Lillie. Walk 4 Water Fundraises for Clean Water
• Collins, Emma. Exercise Program Grows with Addition of Grants
• Leonard, Nicole. The Many Faces of Taylor Swift
• King, Jennifer. Editorial Cartoon re: Timothy Caboni’s Bowtie
• Reform the Norm: Importance of Support During Presidential Infancy – Timothy Caboni
• Peters, Patric. …

Prison Programming And Recidivism As A Method Of Social Bond Theory: A Meta-Analysis Of Research From 2000-2015, Madalyn Smith

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Prior research indicates that completion of prison programs significantly decreases recidivism amongst offenders. This research classifies prison programs as an aspect of Social Bond Theory to determine if these types of programs improve the recidivism rate. Social Bond Theory has four elements: commitment (time invested into education or career), attachment (relationships with family and friends), involvement (time spent in activities outside of crime), and belief (agreement with social norms). Research articles were compiled from 2000-2015, published and unpublished, with a three year recidivism rate or less (several exceptions were made), and a sample size of greater than 50. An odds …

Ua12/8 Annual Campus Security & Fire Report, Wku Police

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This report is designed to provide students, prospective students, parents, faculty, and staff with accurate crime statistics, information on university services, and crime prevention programs. These programs are designed to help inform our campus community about safety practices that will help reduce the risk of becoming a victim of crime. These safe practices can provide individuals with vital information that they can carry with them through college and beyond, keeping them safe for the rest of their lives.

Ua12/8 Annual Campus Security And Fire Report, Wku Police

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This report is designed to provide students, prospective students, parents, faculty, and staff with accurate crime statistics, information on university services, and crime prevention programs. These programs are designed to help inform our campus community about safety practices that will help reduce the risk of becoming a victim of crime. These safe practices can provide individuals with vital information that they can carry with them through college and beyond, keeping them safe for the rest of their lives.

Ua12/8 Annual Report, Wku Police

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A statement of current campus policies regarding procedures for students and others to report criminal actions or other emergencies occurring on campus and policies concerning the institution's response to such reports.

Ua12/8 Annual Report, Wku Police

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A statement of current campus policies regarding procedures for students and others to report criminal actions or other emergencies occurring on campus and policies concerning the institution's response to such reports.

Ua12/8 Campus Security Report, Wku Police

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A statement of current campus policies regarding procedures for students and others to report criminal actions or other emergencies occurring on campus and policies concerning the institution's response to such reports.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 81, No. 30 [35], Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. Articles in this issue:

• Paul, Corey. Alpha Gamma Rhos Apologize for Unbecoming Activities
• McNamara, Andrew. Cards May Replace Keys on Campus
• McNamara, Andrew. Inspections Test Food Services
• Bosken, Nina. Gospel Music Fills Downing University Center Theater
• McNamara, Andrew. Parking Solution Unresolved
• New Program a Plus – Homeland Security Science
• Osborne, Jenni. Get Tough on Animal Abusers
• Newton, Paul. Look Within for Better Image
• Lockhart, Dana. Rally Scholarships a Flawed Idea
• Spencer, Anthony. A Poem for Western’s Spirit
• Wilson, Brandon. Hate-Filled Words Do Nothing to Help
• Brandenburg, Katie. Student Government …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 81, No. 29 [33], Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. Articles in this issue:

• Gibson, Adam. New Bar Becomes Hot Spot – Dark Star Bar & Grill
• Smith, Jessica. Western Gets into Mind of Carlos Mencia
• Paul, Corey. Freshman Arrested for Theft in PFT – Bruce Williams
• Coulter, Amber. More Students Receive Pell Grants
• Paul, Corey. Western Officers to Get Bikes for Patrol
• Brandenburg, Katie. Scholarships Possible for Students Who Rally
• Cab Chaos a Problem
• Ratliff, Kara. Parking at Western is Not as Bad as Other Universities
• Goguen, David. Teamwork is Key to Success for Western’s Basketball Team
• Hazelwood, …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 81, No. 26 [28], Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. Articles in this issue:

• Harrell, Bobby. Nursing Waiting List Grows Long
• Bosken, Nina. Chinese Celebrate New Year
• Richardson, Kelly. Students, Faculty Join Local Protest – Greenwood High School Dress Code
• Coulter, Amber. University Presidents to Speak on Budget
• Paul, Corey. Student Arrested During Class – Montez Johnson
• Paul, Corey. Professor Stable after Severe Fall – Youn Kim
• Coulter, Amber. Kentucky State Supreme Court to Review Melissa “Katie” Autry Estate Appeals
• Fee is Fine
• Ploch, William. Governor’s Races Could Take Center Stage
• McNamara, Andrew. Indiana Coal May Cut Costs at …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 80, No. 49 [51], Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

• Mullins, Mandy. Silently Stating Their Point – Gay Pride Day
• Clark, Ashlee. Added Fees Having Students Paying Up
• Clark, Ashlee. More Money to Accommodate Western Faculty Promotions
• Hupman, Samantha. Sigma Alpha Epislon Members Search for Belongings Among Ashes
• Teague, Hawkins. Stumbling Into a Shakespearean Tragedy – Goodnight Desdamona (Good Morning Juliet)
• Harrell, Bobby. Futuristic Apartments Under Construction – Registry
• Hupman, Samantha. Business Expo to Be Held at South Campus
• The Good, the Bad & the Donkeys – Television
• Editorial Cartoon – Sigma Alpha Epsilon House
• Basore, Brandon. Campus Police …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 80, No. 47 [50], Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

• Clark, Ashlee. Lucas Goodrum Threatening Lawsuit – Katie Autry Case
• Hupman, Samantha. Fire Destroys Sigma Alpha Epsilon House
• Clark, Ashlee. Tuition Hike May Decrease Next Semester
• Hupman, Samantha. Four in House Escape Fire Uninjured
• Fontana, Alex. Wind Ensemble to Perform Concerts in Russia
• Harrell, Bobby. Safety Standards Met Last Fall – Sigma Alpha Epsilon
• Ingram, Brooks. Editorial Cartoon – Provide-A-Ride
• Provide-A-Ride Provides Smiles
• Bechert, Michael. Thanks from the Sigma Alpha Epsilons
• Sainlar, Lindsay. Not Greek, Not Worried
• Dillon, Ryan. Police Deserve Respect
• Crowe, Shane. There’s Only One True Holy …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 80, No. 44 [46], Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

• Clark, Ashlee. In His Own Words – Lucas Goodrum, Katie Autry Case
• Richardson, Kelly. New Books Raise Prices
• McNamara, Andrew. Day O’Green Salutes Past
• McNamara, Andrew. Students Prepare for Break
• Wilberding, Beth. Alcohol Policy Guidelines Passed
• The College Heights Herald’s Spring Break Checklist
• Reed, Lindsey. Editorial Cartoon – Spring Break
• Wilberding, Beth. Dancing Time
• Lovett, Charles. Article Misleading – Student Government Association Elections
• Lanham, Cristin. Fasting Ideas – Lent
• Gott, Kyle. Support the Increase – Budget
• Farner, Keith. Defense Presents 18 Witnesses – Lucas Goodrum, Katie Autry Case
• Casagrande, …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 80, No. 42 [44], Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

• Clark, Ashlee & Keith Farner. Stephen Soules: He Threatened Me & My Family – Katie Autry Case
• Coutler, Amber. Students Will Vote on Fee to Finance Free Talisman
• Mullins, Mandy. Guerilla Girls Spread Feminism Awareness
• Wilberding, Beth. Western Sign Hit in Wreck
• Shuttle Should Take Road Trip to Apartments
• Ingram, Brooks. Editorial Cartoon – Apartment Shuttle Service
• Smith, Jessica. Lent: A Spiritual Discipline, Not a Competition
• Hupman, Samantha. T-Shirts Are for Wearing & Reminiscing
• Clark, Ashlee. Newly-Passed Kentucky Budget Includes Money for Western
• Duncan, Mike. Lady Tops to Host …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 80, No. 41 [43], Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

• Clark, Ashlee. Immunity Holds Up in Wrongful Death Suit – Katie Autry Case
• Watt, Wes. Toppers Dropped in Denton – Basketball
• Clark, Laura. Talent Show Brings in Crowd of 200 – Take Back the Night
• Hupman, Samantha. Gordon B. Ford, 1913-2005
• Welberding, Beth. Professor Testing for High Levels of Radon in Faculty Homes – John All
• Toppers Score Outside Competition
• Ingram, Brooks. Editorial Cartoon – Preston Health & Activities Center Closed
• Kessel, Laura. President George Bush Has a Plan
• Fontana, Alex. Relationship Manifesto
• Jackson, Danica. Big Stories
• Logsdon, Corey. …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 80, No. 40 [42], Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

• Farner, Keith. Athletes Score Well in Class, Too
• Clark, Ashlee. Jury Selection Under Way in Lucas Goodrum Trial – Katie Autry Case
• Toone, Stephanie. Pulitzer Prize-Winning Scientist Urges Protection of Diverse Life – Edward Wilson
• Richardson, Kelly. Senate Reduces Allocation for Thompson Complex Renovation – Budget
• Safety Stikes at Greeks Again
• Ingram, Brooks. Editorial Cartoon – Fraternity Brother in Jail
• Bowling Green High School Purple Gem Editorial Board. College Heights Herald Editorial a Waste of Space
• Mills, Wren. Noisy Students at Ervin Straub Lecture
• Johnson, Jeanne. Legislation Small, But …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 80, No. 39 [41], Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

• Clark, Ashlee. Is He Responsible? – Lucas Goodman, Katie Autry Case
• Clark, Ashlee. Campus Safety Has Changed Since Crime
• Wilberding, Beth. Alcohol Penalties Drafted, Awaiting Approval
• Mullins, Mandy. Gondoliers Fill Theater, Wow Crowd – Theatre & Dance
• Harrell, Bobby. Housing & Residence Life Brochures May Be Misleading
• Wilberding, Beth. Dorms Add Living Options
• One Vagina, Two Vaginas, That’s Right, We Want More!
• Ingram, Brooks. Editorial Cartoon – Vagina Monologues
• Smith, Darrin. We Already Knew That – George W. Bush
• Jordan, Skylar. Only Hope for Oscars is Next Year
• Shepherd, …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 80, No. 38 [40], Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

• Sainlar, Lindsay. A Look Inside Vagina Monologues
• Clark, Ashlee. Another Motion Filed to Move Lucas Goodrum Trial – Katie Autry Case
• Richardson, Kelly. Retirees Can No Longer Return to Same Positions
• Coulter, Amber. Two Announce Plans to Run for Student Government Association President – Katie Dawson, Josh Collins
• Richardson, Kelly. Western Pushes for More Student Federal Funding
• Student Government Association Missing the Head on the Nail
• Ingram, Brooks. Editorial Cartoon – Class Still Open
• Green, Tavia. Show Your Custodian Some Love
• Summers, Megan. Animals in Rodeo Not Abused
• Ogles, …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 80, No. 37 [39], Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

• Clark, Ashlee. Budget Encouraging for Higher Education
• Richardson, Kelly. Division Change Reviewed
• Wilberding, Beth. Swim Teams Bring Home Sun Belt Victories
• Clark, Ashlee. Owensboro Home for Trial – Katie Autry Case
• Coulter, Amber. Legislation Suggests Class Passes – Student Government Association
• Richardson, Kelly. Student Government Association to Continue Evaluations
• Hupman, Samantha. Former Agriculture Professor Dies – Billy Adams
• Hupman, Samantha. Former Professor Dies of Cancer – James Wesolowski
• Fontana, Alex. Teaching Scholars Announced
• Play Ball, Bowling Green! – Minor League Baseball
• Ingram, Brooks. Editorial Cartoon – Minor League Baseball …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 80, No. 36 [38], Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

• Clark, Ashlee. Lucas Goodrum Trial Could be Moved to Louisville – Katie Autry Case
• Clark, Ashlee. Western Winning Six-School Alumni Challenge
• Coulter, Amber. Students Rally for Education – Demonstrations, Protests
• Richardson, Kelly. Cheryl Chambless Retires After 32 Years
• Farner, Keith. Early Morning Fire Rips Through Lemox II – Bookstores
• Hupman, Samantha. Former Dean Faces Drug Charges – Martin Houston
• Hupman, Samantha. Electrical Upgrade Project
• Make Excuses to Go to Games, Not to Avoid Them
• Ingram, Brooks. Editorial Cartoon – Television or Basketball
• Hall, Alex. Van Morrison, Orange Juice & …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 80, No. 32, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

• Wilberding, Beth. Greek Transition – Alcohol
• Greek Village Plans Proceed After Board of Regents Approval
• Clark, Ashlee. Board Approves Tuition Plan
• Clark, Ashlee. Judge Lifts Gag Order in Katie Autry Case
• Richardson, Kelly. Plan Will Pay Faculty for Teaching Abroad
• Coulter, Amber. Faculty Examine Contracts
• Oscars Snub Good Movies Once Again
• Editorial Cartoon – Academy Awards
• Dawson, Katie. An Interesting Proposal – Civic Engagement
• Fontana, Alex. In the Beginning – Evolution, Creationism
• Wilberding, Beth. No Water, Electricity Force Temporary Move of Food Service to Garrett Conference Center – Downing …

Ua12/8 Annual Crime Awareness & Campus Security Report, Wku Police

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A statement of current campus policies regarding procedures for students and others to report criminal actions or other emergencies occurring on campus and policies concerning the institution's response to such reports. Includes statistics on the types of crimes which were reported from 2001-2003.

Criminality Groups And Substance Abuse, Dana Brown

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This descriptive study was designed to determine whether substance abusers could be differentially characterized by past involvement in crimes and, further, whether there is a relationship between the type of substance abused and the degree of violence of the crimes committed. By comparing the socio-demographic characteristics, substance-use, and strain-inducing events reported by 598 residential and outpatient treatment seekers in the Kentucky Treatment Outcome and Performance Pilot Studies Enhancement Project, this study provides further understanding of the crime-substance relationship. This study utilized Robert Agnew's 1992 general strain theory. Results suggest that substance addicts and substance users can be characterized in terms …