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Looking Ahead: October Term 2007, Glenn Harlan Reynolds

Scholarly Works

A look at some interesting cases likely to come before the U.S. Supreme Court, including Parker v. District of Columbia, the case in which the D.C. gun ban was overturned.

Chapter 631: Increasing The Effectiveness Of Domestic Violence Protective Orders, Kerry Campbell

McGeorge Law Review

No abstract provided.

Slouching Toward Booker And Beyond - The Court Embraces And Rejects The Role Of Juries At Sentencing, Diane E. Courselle

McGeorge Law Review

No abstract provided.

Duty To Avoid Disparity: Implementing 18 U.S.C. Sec. 3553(A)(6) After Booker, The, Michael M. O'Hear

McGeorge Law Review

No abstract provided.

Observations: Sentencing Guideline Law And Practice In A Post-Booker World, Frank C. Damrell Jr.

McGeorge Law Review

No abstract provided.

Restorative Justice In Federal Sentencing: An Unexpected Benefit Of Booker?, Erik Luna, Barton Paulson

McGeorge Law Review

No abstract provided.

White Collar Crime Sentences After Booker: Was The Sentencing Of Bernie Ebbers Too Harsh?, Peter J. Henning

McGeorge Law Review

No abstract provided.

Gender-Related Issues In A Post-Booker Federal Guidelines World, Myrna S. Raeder

McGeorge Law Review

No abstract provided.

Perceptions Of Crime: A Multidimensional Analysis With Implications For Law And Psychology, Jeremy A. Blumenthal

McGeorge Law Review

No abstract provided.

Wedlock Deadlock: Equal Protection Versus The Will Of The Voters, Laura E. Friedman

McGeorge Law Review

No abstract provided.

Balancing The Scales Of Confidential Justice: Civil Mediation Privileges In The Criminal Arena - Indispensable, Impracticable, Or Merely Unconstitutional, Shawn P. Davisson

McGeorge Law Review

No abstract provided.

The Effects Of Divorce In A Society With Ever-Changing Family Structures, Rebecca L. Ahlstrom

Graduate Research Papers

Divorce rates have doubled since the 1970s, this has influenced both the structure and the impact of the family. It is imperative not to overlook the large and growing population of children affected by divorce. This paper will discuss the differences of important variables involved, such as age, gender and cultural background. In addition, it will discuss in detail outreach ideas and intervention strategies including small groups, mentoring programs, and bibliotherapy that have all been effective in supporting these children and their families in this crucial change of family structure. Children in single parent and blended families are considered "at-risk" …

New Hampshire General Court, Journal Of The House Of Representatives, Containing The 2006 Session January 4, 2006 Through June 28, 2006 And The Special Session Of September 26, 2006., New Hampshire. General Court. House Of Representatives

Journals of the Senate and the House of Representatives of NH

Titles and imprints vary; Some volumes include miscellaneous state documents and reports; "Rules" of the House of Representatives

Parsing Personal Predilections: A Fresh Look At The Supreme Court’S Cruel And Unusual Death Penalty Jurisprudence, Susan Raeker-Jordan

Faculty Scholarship

No abstract provided.

African Americans’ Trust And The Medical Research Community, Nneka O. Mokwunye Ma

Journal of Health Ethics

African Americans have been victims in many of the medical atrocities involving human subject research. It is well established that African Americans are less likely to enroll in research protocols and have more distrust of the medical field than any other ethnic group due to the Tuskegee Syphilis Study. Researchers must be responsible for creating a trustworthy environment. The creation of a cultural competency curriculum designed specifically for training researchers is warranted and will help open the communication barrier between researcher and participant. Trust must be created before the distrust of the medical research community will be resolved. This paper …

Legislative Oversight Of Police: Lessons Learned From An Investigation Of Police Handling Of Demonstrations In Washington, D. C., Mary M. Cheh

Journal of Legislation

No abstract provided.

The Short-Term Effects Of Magnetic Insoles On Pain And Function In A Population With Lower Extremity Osteoarthritis: A Pilot Study, Janice Holth, Sarah Barendt, Jennifer Surma

Physical Therapy Scholarly Projects

No abstract provided.

Attitude Is Everything - Memorabilia 2006, Kean University

Memorabilia Yearbooks

Yearbook of Kean University

Clients In A Mandated Treatment Program: A Needs Assessment, Sabrina Gail Eisner, Adriana Vazquez

Theses Digitization Project

The purpose of the study was to acknowledge legally mandated client's needs in their substance abuse treatment. De Jong and Berg (2001) found that practitioners could begin to build cooperation with their mandated clients by focusing on what the clients want. However, there are no specific treatment modalities for legally mandated clients.

Daubert Challenges To Fingerprints, Paul C. Giannelli

Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.

Faculty Senate Annual Report 2005-2006, Uno Faculty Senate

Faculty Senate Annual Reports

The University of Nebraska - Omaha participates in shared governance between the faculty and administration through the Faculty Senate.

The Faculty Senate supports faculty governance and believes that shared governance is essential to creating a productive and rewarding academic environment for faculty and students. As per the University of Nebraska, Board of Regents' Bylaws the Faculty Senate is the governing agency for dealing with matters of interest to more than one college and acts as the official voice of the faculty of UNO.

The Faculty Senate is a representative body of members elected by the faculty of the various academic …

South Dakota State University 2006 Jackrabbit Volleyball Media Guide, South Dakota State University

Jackrabbit Volleyball Media Guides (1988-2014)

2006 Roster and Quick Facts
Media Information
Season Preview
Facilities
Jackrabbit Coaches
Administration
Jackrabbit Players
2005 Season Review
Jackrabbit History
Jackrabbit Opponents
About SDSU
2006 Schedule

Motivational Levels And Abstinence Rates In Substance Abuse Clients, Stephen Sean Borchers

Theses Digitization Project

Analyzes the motivation of clients beginning a drug and alcohol treatment program to see if their level of motivation affects their success in the program, as measured by drug screens. Thirty-six participants from the Perris Valley Recovery Program (PVRP) in Southern California took a motivation for treatment questionnaire reflecting their levels of motivation for treatment. Results of the study found significant relationships between clients' motivation to be in substance abuse treatment and clean or dirty drug screens.

How Youth In Transitional Housing Perceive The Independent Living Program And Aftercare Services At Cameron Hill, Savannah Vankummer, Richard Vela

Theses Digitization Project

The purpose of this study is to explore how emancipated youth, who are clients of the aftercare ILP (Independent Living Program) and transitional housing program with Cameron Hill, evaluate those services.

Boys And Literacy: Disengaging From Reading, Barbara Ann Ell

Theses Digitization Project

This quantitative study investigates the disparity that exists between girls and boys and how changes can be implemented to keep boys from disengaging from reading. It examines the reading materials that are available to increase boys' interest in reading and discusses ways in which teachers can develop programs and parents can take action to change boys reading habits. The study employed teacher surveys and student surveys from sixth grade boys in three San Bernardino middle schools.

Parolee And Police Officer Perceptions Of Prison Gang Etiology, Power, And Control, William Henry Richert

Theses Digitization Project

Examines the attitudes and perceptions among parolees, and police officers on why inmates join prison gangs, how powerful they are, and their power and control in prison. Data was gathered from 250 surveys distributed to a group of parolees at an undisclosed southern California municipal police department jail, and 250 surveys distributed to police managers attending the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia. Results of this study validated the hypothesis that there is a significant difference in attitudes and perceptions of parolees and police officers of why inmates join prison gangs and the power and control gang inmates have in …

Insulating Effects Of Early Childhood Education, William Anthony Kull

Theses Digitization Project

The purpose of this study was to ascertain if formal early childhood education was related to the likelihood of later criminal activity. The secondary data analysis within this study did support inferences for four specific crime factors. This study found that preschool attendance lessened the incurrence of future criminal activity in crime categories of total numbers of damage offenses, total numbers of theft offenses, total numbers of damage alone offenses, and total numbers of injury and theft offenses.

Falling Through The Cracks: A Look At Factors Contributing To Non-Participation In Independent Living Program Services, Cheryl Joy Babb, Holly Sue Ninneman

Theses Digitization Project

The purpose of this study was to identify the youth who do not participate in Independent Living Program (ILP) services and, if possible, to ascertain if any characteristics or factors appear to affect participation in ILP services. The study utilized a quantitative research method to assess ILP participation by extracting data from existing case records via a data extraction form created in conjunction with the San Bernardino County Legislation, Research and Quality Support Services Unit.

Child Sexual Abuse: Understanding This Multigenerational Phenomenon, Ana Maria Stockwell, Maria De La Luz Santana

Theses Digitization Project

This study examines the experiences of mothers who were sexually abused as children and who were later faced with their own daughters' sexual abuse.

Assessing The Impact Of The Mentally Ill Offender Crime Reduction Aftercare Program In San Bernardino, California, Araseli De La Rosa

Theses Digitization Project

This study examines the San Bernardino Partners Aftercare Network (SPAN). This grant funded program provides intensive mental health aftercare, planning and linkage for inmates housed in West Valley Detention Center in Rancho Cucamonga, CA.