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Challenges For The Next Century, Ruth Triplett
Challenges For The Next Century, Ruth Triplett
Sociology & Criminal Justice Faculty Publications
Review of the book "Crime and Punishment in America," by Elliott Currie.
Conceptualizing The Impact Of Health Care Crimes On The Poor, Brian K. Payne
Conceptualizing The Impact Of Health Care Crimes On The Poor, Brian K. Payne
Sociology & Criminal Justice Faculty Publications
Past research shows that a small percentage of health care employees commit an assortment of criminal acts while on the job. Missing from previous research, however, is an examination of the effects such acts have on the poor (i.e. the victims). This paper fills this void by considering the effects of three broadly defined health care crimes: Medicaid fraud, elder abuse, and prescription fraud. In addition to the direct victimization experiences of those served by me health care system, the physical, economic, and time losses are also considered. Implications for future research and policy are provided.
Grandparents Today: A Demographic Profile, Maximiliane E. Szinovacz
Grandparents Today: A Demographic Profile, Maximiliane E. Szinovacz
Sociology & Criminal Justice Faculty Publications
This article presents a demographic profile of grandparents, using the National Survey of Families and Households. Specific dimensions of grandparenthood addressed include grandparents' survival, the timing of grandparenthood, grandparents' involvement in other roles, surrogate parenting, and stepgrandparents. The data indicate considerable heterogeneity among grandparents of different genders and races or ethnicities. They also suggest modifications in previous descriptions of modern grandparenthood.