Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®

Digital Commons Network™

Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®

2014

Discipline
Institution
Keyword
Publication
Publication Type
File Type

Articles 1231 - 1260 of 4159

Full-Text Articles in Entire DC Network

The Hunting Of Man: Lies, Damn Lies, And Police Interrogations, Miller W. Shealy Jr. Jul 2014

The Hunting Of Man: Lies, Damn Lies, And Police Interrogations, Miller W. Shealy Jr.

University of Miami Race & Social Justice Law Review

The job of the police is to stop crime by stopping criminals. It is a real life, deadly cat-and-mouse game where the hunter and the hunted spar for advantage and success. To accomplish its goals, law enforcement can draw from a vast array of technologies, stratagems, and devices. One of the primary weapons in the law enforcement arsenal is deceit. Criminals, like most prey, are lured into clever traps set by police. The police create circumstances and situations that are designed to prompt the criminal suspect into revealing incriminating information. This is obvious in the use of confidential informants, undercover …

Go to article

Orange Matters, Jay Cox, Pablo Mayo Cerqueiro, Amy Speach, Christine Yackel Jul 2014

Orange Matters, Jay Cox, Pablo Mayo Cerqueiro, Amy Speach, Christine Yackel

Syracuse University Magazine

No abstract provided.

Go to article

Gideon V. Wainwright--From A 1963 Perspective, Jerold H. Israel Jul 2014

Gideon V. Wainwright--From A 1963 Perspective, Jerold H. Israel

Articles

Gideon v. Wainwright is more than a “landmark” Supreme Court ruling in the field of constitutional criminal procedure. As evidenced by the range of celebrators of Gideon’s Fiftieth Anniversary (extending far beyond the legal academy) and Gideon’s inclusion in the basic coverage of high school government courses, Gideon today is an icon of the American justice system. I have no quarrel with that iconic status, but I certainly did not see any such potential in Gideon when I analyzed the Court’s ruling shortly after it was announced in March of 1963. I had previously agreed to write an article for …

Go to article

Abuse And Potential Misuse Of Resources In U.S. Terrorism Prosecutions, Human Rights Institute Jul 2014

Abuse And Potential Misuse Of Resources In U.S. Terrorism Prosecutions, Human Rights Institute

Human Rights Institute

New York, July 21, 2014 – Prosecutions of American Muslims for terrorism offenses are rife with abuse, the Columbia Human Rights Institute says in a new report released today and produced jointly with Human Rights Watch. The report, Illusion of Justice: Human Rights Abuses in US Terrorism Prosecutions, examines 27 federal terrorism cases, some involving aggressive sting operations and others amounting to overbroad prosecutions for material support of terrorism. It also documents the significant human cost of solitary confinement and other restrictive conditions of confinement in these cases.

Go to article

Alumni Matter, Summer 2014, Women's, Gender, And Sexuality Studies Program Jul 2014

Alumni Matter, Summer 2014, Women's, Gender, And Sexuality Studies Program

Alumni Matter (2009-2022)

A bulletin of Illinois State University’s Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies program, Summer 2014.

Go to article

The Safety Of Women On College Campuses: Implications Of Evolving Paradigms In Postsecondary Education [July 2014], Carol E. Jordan Jul 2014

The Safety Of Women On College Campuses: Implications Of Evolving Paradigms In Postsecondary Education [July 2014], Carol E. Jordan

Psychology Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.

Go to article

Unraveling The Digital Literacy Paradox: How Higher Education Fails At The Fourth Literacy., Meg Coffin Murray, Jorge Perez Jul 2014

Unraveling The Digital Literacy Paradox: How Higher Education Fails At The Fourth Literacy., Meg Coffin Murray, Jorge Perez

Faculty Articles

Governments around the globe are recognizing the economic ramifications of a digitally literate citizenry and implementing systemic strategies to advance digital literacy. Awareness of the growing importance of digital literacy in today’s workplace coexists paradoxically with apparent foot-dragging on the part of many universities in assessment and amplification of these important competencies. This paper makes a case for digital literacy, presents models of the complex construct, and presents the results of a digital literacy assessment administered to students enrolled in a senior seminar course at a regional university in the United States. Reflection on the study results evoked our mantra …

Go to article

Ubiquitous Privacy, Thomas P. Crocker Jul 2014

Ubiquitous Privacy, Thomas P. Crocker

Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.

Go to article

"Stand Your Ground" In Context: Race, Gender, And Politics, Donna Coker Jul 2014

"Stand Your Ground" In Context: Race, Gender, And Politics, Donna Coker

University of Miami Law Review

No abstract provided.

Go to article

Race To Incarcerate: Punitive Impulse And The Bid To Repeal Stand Your Ground, Aya Gruber Jul 2014

Race To Incarcerate: Punitive Impulse And The Bid To Repeal Stand Your Ground, Aya Gruber

University of Miami Law Review

No abstract provided.

Go to article

"He's A Black Male … Something Is Wrong With Him!" The Role Of Race In The Stand Your Ground Debate, D. Marvin Jones Jul 2014

"He's A Black Male … Something Is Wrong With Him!" The Role Of Race In The Stand Your Ground Debate, D. Marvin Jones

University of Miami Law Review

No abstract provided.

Go to article

"Stand Your Ground" Laws: International Human Rights Law Implications, Ahmad Abuznaid, Caroline Bettinger-López, Charlotte Cassel, Meena Jagannath Jul 2014

"Stand Your Ground" Laws: International Human Rights Law Implications, Ahmad Abuznaid, Caroline Bettinger-López, Charlotte Cassel, Meena Jagannath

University of Miami Law Review

No abstract provided.

Go to article

Domestic Violence Victims - An Examination Of Advocates' Experiences And Impact On Services, Tanya M. Grant Jul 2014

Domestic Violence Victims - An Examination Of Advocates' Experiences And Impact On Services, Tanya M. Grant

Criminal Justice Faculty Publications

This qualitative study examines advocates’ phenomenological experiences with victims of domestic violence, specifically whether advocates’ personal biases impede the delivery of services to victims. Agencies and shelters in the communities that serve victims of domestic violence are an invaluable resource; however, if advocates are not providing appropriate services, victims can often find themselves in a more traumatic state. Ten domestic violence advocates throughout the State of Connecticut were interviewed and asked a series of questions pertaining directly to their day-to-day roles. The study also examined their attitudes about domestic violence, their perceptions of the work they do, and whether or …

Go to article

Power And Effect Size Measures: A Census Of Articles Published From 2009 -2012 In The Journal Of Speech, Language, And Hearing Research, Manish Rami Jul 2014

Power And Effect Size Measures: A Census Of Articles Published From 2009 -2012 In The Journal Of Speech, Language, And Hearing Research, Manish Rami

Communication Sciences & Disorders Faculty Publications

The purposes of this study were to report the use of power and effect sizes in articles in the Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research (JSLHR). A census of all articles published between the years 2009 - 2012 (n = 436) in JSLHR was conducted to gather data about report of power and effect size. Over 97% (426/436) of the articles did not report power and over 42% (187/436) did not report any effect size measure. Articles not reporting power in each year in this census range from 96.5% to 98.9% and those not reporting any effect size ranges …

Go to article

Impossible Choices: Balancing Safety And Security In Domestic Violence Representation, Camille Carey, Robert A. Solomon Jul 2014

Impossible Choices: Balancing Safety And Security In Domestic Violence Representation, Camille Carey, Robert A. Solomon

Faculty Scholarship

Domestic violence victims often face the impossible choice between physical safety and financial security. State intervention can offer some protection to victims, but enlisting the criminal justice system through reporting domestic violence or restraining order violations can have drastic financial consequences. Involving the state is likely to lead to sanctions for the abuser which would ultimately deprive the victim of child support, alimony, and other financial support, which may be the totality of the victim’s financial resources. To avoid this result, many victims refuse to enforce court orders intended to maximize their safety. This article examines the context in which …

Go to article

India's Legal Framework For Combating Piracy And Terrorism At Sea, Dr R Bhanu Krishna Kiran Jul 2014

India's Legal Framework For Combating Piracy And Terrorism At Sea, Dr R Bhanu Krishna Kiran

National Law School Journal

No abstract provided.

Go to article

The Mandatory Death Penalty In Ghana: A Comparative Constitutional Perspective On Dexter Johnson V. Republic, Andrew Novak Jul 2014

The Mandatory Death Penalty In Ghana: A Comparative Constitutional Perspective On Dexter Johnson V. Republic, Andrew Novak

Cardozo Public Law, Policy & Ethics Journal

The article examines the Supreme Court of Ghana's decision to uphold the mandatory death penalty, contrasting it with the global trend towards abolition. It highlights the tension between the court's textual interpretation of the constitution and international human rights pressures, emphasizing the need for legislative reform to align with human rights standards.

Go to article

Mandatory Life Without Parole Sentences For The Intellectually Disabled: A Violation Of The Eighth Amendment, Nick Bonham Jul 2014

Mandatory Life Without Parole Sentences For The Intellectually Disabled: A Violation Of The Eighth Amendment, Nick Bonham

Cardozo Public Law, Policy & Ethics Journal

The note argues that mandatory life without parole (LWOP) sentences for intellectually disabled individuals violate the Eighth Amendment's prohibition against cruel and unusual punishment. It contends that such sentences fail to account for the diminished culpability and rehabilitative potential of the intellectually disabled, rendering them disproportionate and unconstitutional. The analysis builds on precedents like Atkins v. Virginia, Graham v. Florida, and Miller v. Alabama, which established protections for groups with reduced moral responsibility. The note advocates for individualized sentencing to align with evolving standards of decency and constitutional safeguards.

Go to article

I Thought He Had A Gun: Amending New York's Justification Statute To Prevent Police Officers From Mistakenly Shooting Unarmed Black Men, Toussaint Cummings Jul 2014

I Thought He Had A Gun: Amending New York's Justification Statute To Prevent Police Officers From Mistakenly Shooting Unarmed Black Men, Toussaint Cummings

Cardozo Public Law, Policy & Ethics Journal

The note advocates for reforming the legal standards governing police use of deadly force, particularly in cases involving unarmed Black men. It argues that racial stereotypes and implicit biases significantly influence officers' decisions to shoot, leading to unjustified shootings. The author proposes eliminating the subjective component of the justification defense, focusing instead on objective reasonableness and incorporating social science research to address these biases. The reforms aim to hold police accountable and promote justice by valuing Black lives equally.

Go to article

The Adverse Impact Of Racial Microaggressions On College Students' Self-Esteem, Kevin L. Nadal, Yinglee Wong, Katie E. Griffin, Kristin Davidoff, Julie Sriken Jul 2014

The Adverse Impact Of Racial Microaggressions On College Students' Self-Esteem, Kevin L. Nadal, Yinglee Wong, Katie E. Griffin, Kristin Davidoff, Julie Sriken

Publications and Research

Racial microaggressions are subtle (often unintentional or unconscious) forms of racial discrimination that negatively affect victims’ mental health. Utilizing an undergraduate student sample (N = 225), the current study examined the relationship between racial microaggressions and self-esteem. Results indicate that racial microaggressions negatively predict a lower selfesteem, and that microaggressions that occur in educational and workplace environments are particularly harmful to self-esteem. Finally, findings reveal that individuals of various racial and ethnic minority groups experience racial microaggressions differently. Implications for student development and recommendations for further research involving racial microaggressions and college students are discussed.

Go to article

A Correlational Study Examining The Relationship Between State Fiscal Effort And High School Graduation Rates, Kelli Marie Cedo Jul 2014

A Correlational Study Examining The Relationship Between State Fiscal Effort And High School Graduation Rates, Kelli Marie Cedo

Educational Leadership & Workforce Development Theses & Dissertations

One way of analyzing United States investment in human capital is through examination of the nation's high school graduation rates. High school graduation has an impact on society's growth and prosperity. This study examined states fiscal effort toward education and its impact on state high school graduation rate. Utilizing a qualitative design state fiscal effort and state high school graduation rate were examined over a 25 year period from 1986-2010. Multiple regression analysis and repeated measures ANOVA was used to determine if sustained fiscal effort had an interaction with state high school graduation rate over time. This study revealed that …

Go to article

The Influence Of Childhood Maltreatment On Substance Abuse In Adulthood, James Michael Blinco Jul 2014

The Influence Of Childhood Maltreatment On Substance Abuse In Adulthood, James Michael Blinco

Sociology & Criminal Justice Theses & Dissertations

This study examines the relationship between suffering physical or sexual abuse as a child and drug or alcohol use in adulthood. Data was used from the first three waves of the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health survey. This study found that being a victim of childhood physical abuse can lead to abuse of alcohol later in life. In addition being male and African American are key factors in predicting alcohol abuse and other illegal drug use in adulthood. No significant relationship was found between being a victim of sexual abuse and abusing alcohol, using marijuana, or using any other …

Go to article

Exploring Police Shootings And Officer Survivability: A Case Study, Amanda Leigh Farrell Jul 2014

Exploring Police Shootings And Officer Survivability: A Case Study, Amanda Leigh Farrell

Sociology & Criminal Justice Theses & Dissertations

Police shootings are incidents that have lasting effects on the officers involved, the department to which they belong and the community at large, yet these events are rarely discussed holistically with consideration given to the multiple parties impacted. Given the significant impacts, officer survivability and resilience in the aftermath of a shooting incident have become a topic with which most modern police agencies are concerned. While this number of lethal incidents may seem surprisingly low, there is often a narrow focus on the shooting incident itself, with little attention paid to pre-event factors or to the long and short term …

Go to article

Governor's Highway Safety Office State Of Tennessee 2015 Highway Safety Plan, Tennessee. Department Of Safety & Homeland Security. Jul 2014

Governor's Highway Safety Office State Of Tennessee 2015 Highway Safety Plan, Tennessee. Department Of Safety & Homeland Security.

Highway Safety Office

No abstract provided.

Go to article

Governor's Highway Safety Office State Of Tennessee 2015 Highway Safety Plan, Tennessee. Department Of Safety & Homeland Security. Jul 2014

Governor's Highway Safety Office State Of Tennessee 2015 Highway Safety Plan, Tennessee. Department Of Safety & Homeland Security.

Highway Safety Office

No abstract provided.

Go to article

Why Retributivism Needs Consequentialism: The Rightful Place Of Revenge In The Criminal Justice System, Ken Levy Jul 2014

Why Retributivism Needs Consequentialism: The Rightful Place Of Revenge In The Criminal Justice System, Ken Levy

Journal Articles

Consider the reaction of Trayvon Martin’s family to the jury verdict. They were devastated that George Zimmerman, the defendant, was found not guilty of manslaughter or murder. Whatever the merits of this outcome, what does the Martin family’s emotional reaction mean? What does it say about criminal punishment – especially the reasons why we punish? Why did the Martin family want to see George Zimmerman go to jail? And why were – and are – they so upset that he didn’t? This Article will argue for three points. First, what fuels this kind of outrage is vengeance: the desire to …

Go to article

Dealing With Moms And Dads: Family Dilemmas Encountered By Youth Program Leaders, Aisha Griffith, Reed W. Larson Jul 2014

Dealing With Moms And Dads: Family Dilemmas Encountered By Youth Program Leaders, Aisha Griffith, Reed W. Larson

Journal of Youth Development

The leaders of youth programs encounter a range of challenging situations that involve youth’s parents or families. This qualitative study obtained data on the variety and nature of these family-related “dilemmas of practice.” Longitudinal interviews with leaders of 10 high quality programs for high-school-aged youth yielded narrative information on a sample of 32 family dilemmas that they had encountered. Grounded theory analysis identified four categories of family dilemmas: 1) problems at home that become a concern to the leader, 2) parents’ expectations are incongruent with program norms or functioning, 3) parents do not support youth’s participation in the program or …

Go to article

Cultural Pluralism In Criminal Defense: An Inner Conflict Of The Liberal Paradigm, Sam Beyea Jul 2014

Cultural Pluralism In Criminal Defense: An Inner Conflict Of The Liberal Paradigm, Sam Beyea

Cardozo Public Law, Policy & Ethics Journal

The note critically examines the cultural defense in American jurisprudence, highlighting its controversial role in criminal cases. While proponents argue that it promotes individualized justice in a diverse society, critics contend that it undermines legal equality, perpetuates stereotypes, and erodes the moral and deterrent functions of criminal law. The analysis explores the tension between cultural plurality and the universal application of legal principles, ultimately advocating for a more constrained approach to the use of cultural evidence in criminal proceedings.

Go to article

Cause To Believe What? The Importance Of Defining A Search's Object--Or, How The Aba Would Analyze The Nsa Metadata Surveillance Program, Christopher Slobogin Jul 2014

Cause To Believe What? The Importance Of Defining A Search's Object--Or, How The Aba Would Analyze The Nsa Metadata Surveillance Program, Christopher Slobogin

Vanderbilt Law School Faculty Publications

Courts and scholars have devoted considerable attention to the definition of probable cause and reasonable suspicion. Since the demise of the mere evidence rule in the 1960s, however, they have rarely examined how these central Fourth Amendment concepts interact with the object of the search. That is unfortunate, because this interaction can have significant consequences. For instance, probable cause to believe that a search might lead to evidence of wrongdoing triggers a very different inquiry than probable cause to believe that a search will produce evidence of criminal activity. The failure to address the constraints that should be imposed on …

Go to article

Ineffective Assistance Of Counsel Before "Powell V. Alabama": Lessons From History For The Future Of The Right To Counsel, Sara Mayeux Jul 2014

Ineffective Assistance Of Counsel Before "Powell V. Alabama": Lessons From History For The Future Of The Right To Counsel, Sara Mayeux

Vanderbilt Law School Faculty Publications

In the first Part of this Essay, I outline the common law agency rule that precluded reversal of a judgment on the basis of counsel negligence. While this rule was developed in civil litigation, state judges also applied it in criminal appeals. In many states, judges continued to apply the rule strictly through the 1920S or even later. However, from the 188os through the 1920s, some state judges moved toward a more flexible application of the rule in criminal cases. Though judges still recited the traditional rule that counsel negligence could not be grounds for a new trial, they now …

Go to article

First Prev Next Last