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Jury (Dis)Service: Why People Avoid Jury Duty And What Florida Can Do About It, Paul W. Rebein, Victor E. Schwartz, Cary Silverman

Nova Law Review

No abstract provided.

Center For Psychological Studies 2003-2004 Catalog, Nova Southeastern University

College of Psychological Services / College of Psychology Postgraduate Student and Course Catalogs

No abstract provided.

Center For Psychological Studies 2003-2004 Catalog, Nova Sounteastern University

College of Psychological Services / College of Psychology Postgraduate Student and Course Catalogs

No abstract provided.

Case Study Of Public School 370 And Implementation Of An Education Program For Disabled 18- To 21-Year-Old Detainees, Dawn A.J. Downing

Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive

This applied dissertation describes an alternative public high school for adjudicated youth. This report discusses the legal and social issues that justify the need for the implementation of an education program for 18- to 21-year-olds detained in the Baltimore City Detention Center. Analysis of internal and external data sources indicated the need for this case study.

The focus of this study was creating a learning community where educational staff and security staff work together to provide an appropriate education for adjudicated students. The relationship between educators and correctional staff can be an uneasy one when the security and education staffs …

School Resource Officers: Effective Or Ineffective In Reducing Discipline Referrals And Increasing School Safety?, Cornelius B. Leach

Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive

This report describes a program for reducing the number of discipline referrals for fighting, threats, and possession or use of weapons. The total school population was involved in this intervention program. All middle schools in the school district had 2 School Resource Officers (SRO) on campus to produce a safer school environment. The problem with the discipline referrals was documented through the archival data of discipline referrals from the 2000-2001 school year.

An analysis of probable cause data gathered indicated that low or moderate supervision, lack of parental involvement, and lack of knowledge about writing discipline referrals were factors leading …

Development Of A Strategic Plan For The Implementation Of A Baccalaureate Degree In Public Safety At St. Petersburg College, Carlene M. Peterson

Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive

St. Petersburg College (SPC) was established in 1927 as a junior college; the name was changed to St. Petersburg College effective June 6, 2001, in legislation designating SPC as a 4-year college. The problem was that the college was awarded the opportunity to expand its academic offerings and did not have a strategic plan for the implementation of a public safety baccalaureate degree. The purpose of the applied dissertation was to provide a degree path for current associate degree students and for public safety professionals to advance to administrative positions in public safety agencies.

Seven questions were developed for this …

Developing A Support-Based Program To Decrease The Complaints Of Racial Profiling In The Miami-Dade Police Department, Richard E. Holton

Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive

This applied dissertation was designed to focus on the problem that African American citizens are complaining about being stopped and detained unnecessarily by police officers and treated unfairly for no apparent reason in Miami-Dade County. National police organizations, special interest groups, and local citizens have defined this action as Racial Profiling or Driving While Black (DWB). The Miami-Dade County Commission adopted a resolution prohibiting racial profiling; however this problem continues to exist. Minorities have argued in town hall meetings and filed complaints, indicating that the criminal justice system has been insensitive to what appears to be a system that supports …

Evaluation Of The Utilization And Usefulness Of Chaos Theory In Human Services Education And Professional Practice At Western Washington University, Trula Morehead Nicholas

Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive

The study evaluates the utilization and usefulness of chaos theory in human service education and professional practice. One purpose of this study was to determine if current and former students in the Human Services Department at Western Washington University use the concepts outlined in chaos theory in the delivery of human services. A second purpose was to discover if chaos theory is being incorporated into the curriculum of other human service education programs that grant four-year degrees.

Methodologies used in this study included the summative evaluation methodology, the development methodology, and the ex post facto research methodology. Surveys were sent …

Doing Family Research At The Jail: Reflections Of A Prison Widow, Joyce A. Arditti

The Qualitative Report

In this article, I reflect on my experience running a small family research project at a local jail. I focus on methodological and policy issues inherent in controversial research, as well as my own personal reactions to the criminal justice system. Implications of insider status are discussed as they apply to researcher stance and responsibilities in corrections settings.

Shepard Broad Law Center Course Descriptions & Prerequisites 2002, Nova Southeastern University

Shepard Broad College of Law Course Catalogs

No abstract provided.

The Nova Southeastern Lawyer, Summer 2002, Volume 12, Number 2, Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center

Nova Lawyer

No abstract provided.

Nova Southeastern University Libraries Annual Report 2001-2002, Nova Southeastern University

Brochures, Pamphlets, and Reports of the NSU Alvin Sherman Library

No abstract provided.

Center For Psychology Studies Newsletter - Summer 2002, Nova Southeastern University

Center for Psychological Studies Newsletter

No abstract provided.

2002 Commencement Ceremony - Center For Psychological Studies, H. Wayne Huizenga School Of Business And Entrepreneurship, Graduate School Of Computer And Information Sciences, Graduate School Of Humanities And Social Sciences, Oceanographic Center And Criminal Justice Institute, Nova Southeastern University

NSU Commencement Programs

No abstract provided.

2002 Spring Nsu Knights Sports Media Guide - Baseball, Golf, Softball, Nova Southeastern University

NSU Athletics Sports Programs and Media Guides

No abstract provided.

Center For Psychology Studies Newsletter - Spring 2002, Nova Southeastern University

Center for Psychological Studies Newsletter

No abstract provided.

Broadly Speaking - April, 2002, Nova Southeastern University

Broadly Speaking

No abstract provided.

Nsu M.S. In Education With A Specialization In Interdisciplinary Arts 2002, Nova Southeastern University

Abraham S. Fischler College of Education and School of Criminal Justice College Archive

No abstract provided.

The Electronic Jungle: The Application Of Intellectual Property Law To Distance Education, Jon M. Garon

Faculty Scholarship

No abstract provided.

Master Of Science Criminal Justice Institute Handbook, Nova Southeastern University

College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences Course Catalogs

No abstract provided.

Criminal Justice Institute Master Of Science Program 2002-2003 Student Handbook, Nova Southeastern University

College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences Course Catalogs

No abstract provided.

2002 Nsu Knights Women's Cross-Country Media Guide, Nova Southeastern University

NSU Athletics Sports Programs and Media Guides

No abstract provided.

Shepard Broad Law Center Course Catalog 2002-2003, Nova Southeastern University

Shepard Broad College of Law Course Catalogs

No abstract provided.

2001-2002 Nsu Knights Basketball Winter Media Guide, Nova Southeastern University

NSU Athletics Sports Programs and Media Guides

No abstract provided.

2002 Nsu Knights Men's Soccer Media Guide, Nova Southeastern University

NSU Athletics Sports Programs and Media Guides

No abstract provided.

Guidelines Clinical Semester Program Brochure [2002], Nova Southeastern University

Shepard Broad College of Law Course Catalogs

No abstract provided.

Nova Southeastern University 2002 Annual Report, Nova Southeastern University

NSU Annual Reports

No abstract provided.

Nova Southeastern University 2002-2003 Annual Report, Nova Southeastern University

NSU Annual Reports

No abstract provided.

Technological Advancements And The Evolution Of Terrorism, Cheri Ganeles

ILSA Journal of International & Comparative Law

Terrorism is one of the most heinous crimes against humanity and human rights.

Isla Journal Of International And Comparative Law, Ilsa Journal Of International & Comparative Law

ILSA Journal of International & Comparative Law

No abstract provided.