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Human Rights Violations In Counter-Terrorism Efforts: A Qualitative Study Of Victims Experiences In Nigeria, Ifeoma E. Okoye, Pius Adejoh

African Journal of Criminology and Justice Studies

Abstract

This study explores the complex nature of human rights violations in the context of countering terrorism in Nigeria. Consequent to the persistent threat of terrorism, especially since the 2009 Boko Haram terrorist' attacks, the Nigerian government has enforced several measures in order to provide national security and save its citizens from terrorist attacks. However, the implementation of these counterterrorism strategies has constituted human rights abuses. This study examined the complicated human rights violations that occurred in the government's counterterrorism framework by utilizing a detailed review of scholarly literature, legislations, media reports, United Nations' provisions, findings from non-governmental human rights …

Reinventing Issues Of Law And Justice, Counter-Terrorism, Correctional Matters In African Criminology And Criminal Justice, Declan I. Onwudiwe Ph.D

African Journal of Criminology and Justice Studies

Reinventing Issues of Law and Justice, Counterterrorism, Correctional Matters in African Criminology and Criminal Justice The authors of this Issue examined burning and contemporary criminal justice matters affecting Africa. While these articles focus on Nigeria, they generally have legal and criminal justice implications for Africa. Africa still faces many dilemmas in finding ways to eliminate terrorism from below and above, causing enormous havoc for political, economic, cultural, and religious instabilities. The correctional systems in some of the African States have also failed in sustaining systems of correctional facilities that respect the tenets of human rights. Additionally, businesses and companies hesitate …

Adverse Childhood Experiences In Early Adolescence And Adult Interpersonal Relationships Violence, Jenalee M. Dawson

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a pervasive social issue that affects individuals and communities, often rooted in early life experiences such as adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). Understanding the link between ACEs and IPV is crucial for developing effective prevention and intervention strategies. This quantitative research explored the potential link between ACEs encountered during early adolescence and the subsequent occurrence of IPV in adult domestic relationships, building upon the foundational work of Felitti et al. Using a quantitative survey design, 30 participants aged 18 and older who had experienced at least one ACE were recruited via social media and surveyed. Bandura's …

The Impact Of On-The-Job Traumatic Events From The Perspective Of African American Law Enforcement Officers, Stefanie Marie Hadley

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Most law enforcement officers (LEOs) enter their profession with the intent to positively impact their communities. However, the emotional and psychological toll of their work often goes unaddressed, leaving officers to navigate repeated exposure to trauma with limited support or preparation. While research has examined the effects of trauma on LEOs, there remains a gap in understanding the impact on African American LEOs. This study explored the effects of frequent on-the-job traumatic events from the perspective of African American LEOs and the barriers to seeking mental health treatment. Guided by social cognitive theory and rational choice theory, this qualitative study …

Eng 5010-600 Studies In Twentieth-Century American Literature, Melissa Ames

Fall 2024

No abstract provided.

2025 March 12 - Undergraduate Curriculum Council Minutes, Undergraduate Curriculum Council, East Tennessee State University

Undergraduate Curriculum Council Minutes

No abstract provided.

Assistant Professor Still Learning After Nearly Four Decades Of Experience, Office Of University Communications

Gardner-Webb NewsCenter Archive

Dr. Stephen Gambill, an assistant professor of criminal justice administration at Gardner-Webb University, enriches his courses by including his own experiences from nearly 40 years of practicing law. He can share from his work with law enforcement officers as well as court, city, county, state and federal officials. Despite his own practical knowledge, Gambill challenges his students to teach him, understanding that he does not have all the answers. “I am somewhat pleased when a student does ‘stump’ me, and I hope the students are as well,” he reflected. “I am also influenced very much by the life stories that …

Cars Don’T Stop For Yellow Lights: Turning Maine’S Yellow Flag Law Red, Jamison Rhoads-Doyle

Maine Law Review

This Case Note is about Maine’s Extreme Risk Protection Order law, Title 34-B, Section 3862-A, of the Maine Revised Statutes. The purpose of Maine’s law and others like it is to proactively take firearms away from individuals who present a substantial risk of violently harming themselves or others. In the aftermath of the mass shooting which occurred in Lewiston, Maine on October 25, 2023, there was debate over whether law enforcement could have used Section 3862-A to proactively prevent the shooting, as well as over whether Section 3862-A was an effective tool for preventing violence in the first place. This …

Slow, Expensive, And Out Of Control: A Statutory Solution To The Competency Crisis, Robert Barnhart

Maine Law Review

The United States Constitution guarantees both the right to a speedy trial and the right to be competent to stand trial. United States Supreme Court decisions have recognized both of these rights but left the hard work of implementing them to legislatures and rulemakers. After turning the technicalities over to the states, the Supreme Court has generally stayed out of the business of setting bright-line rules to follow, both for setting speedy trial limits and ensuring defendants are evaluated and restored to competency. This delegation has led to a dual crisis. Cases are not resolved on time, and a substantial …

Effects Of Foreign Aid On Developing Countries: Case Of Turkana County, Kenya, Baraka M. Akeyo

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Despite substantial foreign aid investments in road construction projects in Turkana County, Kenya, anticipated benefits of improved access to social facilities, economic development, and rural and urban growth have not been fully realized. This study involved assessing the impact of foreign aid for road construction in Turkana County. Grounded in the social constructivism perspective, the research acknowledges subjective realities shaped by individual and societal experiences. The agency theory served as the theoretical foundation, framing the donor-recipient relationship as one where donors act as principals imposing conditions on recipient communities as agents. The study addressed the central research question: What is …

The Rider (2025-03-10), Rebeca Salinas

The Rider Archives

Vol. 10, No. 22

Artificial Intelligence In Decision-Making: Literature Review, Najm A. Kh. Alhatimi Aleessawi, Leila Djaghrouri

Journal of the Association of Arab Universities for Research in Higher Education مجلة اتحاد الجامعات العربية للبحوث في التعليم العالي

In the fast-changing world of artificial intelligence (AI), the relationship between technology and decision-making has become a central area of study. Over the past five years, numerous papers have been published examining how AI methods are applied to decision-making processes across various industries. This article aims to highlight the key potential of artificial intelligence to enhance decision-making. It does so by systematically reviewing the literature on the role of AI in improving decision-making, particularly studies published between 2020 and 2024. The review consolidates the main findings from articles in renowned databases such as Google Scholar, Scopus, and IEEE Xplore, offering …

Winning The Battle, Losing The War: Rahimi, Women, And The Supreme Court, Dana Raigrodski

Southern Illinois University Law Journal

Domestic violence and DV-related firearm use are a grave and persistent issue in the United States and have an extensive harmful and deadly impact in the lives of many women. In its 2024 Rahimi decision, the United States Supreme Court held that, as applied to the facts of the case, 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(8), which bans firearms possession by those subject to a DV protective order, is facially constitutional under the Second Amendment. The Court upheld § 922(g)(8) under Bruen’s “Nation’s historical tradition of firearm regulations” test, finding that founding era laws included provisions preventing individuals who threaten physical …

Ethical Deliberations: Representing The Accused In Civil Cases Involving Intimate Partner And Domestic Violence, Dana Harrington Conner

Southern Illinois University Law Journal

This Article explores the representation of those accused of committing acts of intimate partner violence (IPV) and domestic violence (DV) in the civil context and the professional duties that flow from the lawyer-client relationship. Resolving ethical questions that arise in the representation of the accused demands an understanding of how the two prevailing responses to intimate partner violence—criminal prosecution and civil protection—differ in purpose and outcome. Although ethical practice in these two distinct areas requires that the lawyer observe diverse legal protocols, one must also acknowledge the co-occurrence of criminal prosecution and civil protection that arises in cases involving intimate …

“I’M Not That Kind Of Lawyer” No Longer Cuts It: A Call For Mandatory Domestic Violence Cles Across The Legal Profession, Ashley N. Dorsey

Southern Illinois University Law Journal

All attorneys should know about domestic violence. The misconception that it appears only in family law matters is not only mistaken, it is downright fatal. Domestic violence is a pervasive, stigmatized crime, affecting more than twelve million people annually. The nature of this hidden crime invites myriad crossover legal issues with nearly every area of the law. Because of this, every attorney should be familiar with domestic violence and know how to recognize the warning signs. While there are the more obvious indications, such as bruises and unexplainable injuries, education is necessary to recognize the numerous subtle signs that often …

Crime Or Care?: International Laws To Address “Control” In Violence Within Domestic Relationships, Pavithra Rajendran

Southern Illinois University Law Journal

Violence within domestic relationships remains a persistent form of discrimination against women. Initially characterized by overt acts such as wife-beating, contemporary manifestations include various strategies employed by men to assert dominance over their partners. In the early twenty-first century, scholars like Evan Stark sought to understand this issue through the concept of coercive control, which was later recognized as a criminal offense in the United Kingdom in 2015. Today, as digital tools and diverse relationship dynamics have become commonplace, controlling behaviors have evolved to operate independently within domestic relationships, sometimes without overt coercion. This phenomenon is currently under scrutiny by …

The Words We Choose: An Analysis Of Terms Used In Domestic Violence Law, Evan Lovell

Southern Illinois University Law Journal

In the field of domestic violence law, there is a lack of uniformity in the terms used to refer to those who harm others and those who experience that harm. This Article examines the meaning and cultural and legal prevalence of the terms: Victim, Survivor, Victim-Survivor, and Battered Wife/Spouse; and Abuser, Batterer, Perpetrator, and People who have Caused Harm, as well as Offender, Respondent, and Defendant. As an essential tool of persuasion, an analysis of these terms reveals that understanding the impact of these words is tantamount to respectful and empathetic advocacy.

A Labor Of Love: The Intersection Of Domestic Violence And Human Trafficking And Why Attorneys Have A Duty To Understand The Difference, Jessica Visage

Southern Illinois University Law Journal

The majority of human trafficking victims are obtained by someone they know, and frequently that person is an intimate partner. While education on human trafficking spreads, what remains is a very thin line between domestic violence and human trafficking, leaving victims, law enforcement, and legal professionals in the dark about how to identify the difference. With a massive overlap in how traffickers and abusers operate and the tools they use to maintain control over their victims, it is not surprising that many trafficking victims are unaware that they are being trafficked. Attorneys, regardless of what field of law they practice …

State Of The Grid: Cybersecurity Best Practices For The Utility Industry, Corban Garcia

SACAD: Scholarly Activities

Developing a strong cybersecurity posture is essential for protecting critical infrastructure, especially in the utility industry. This study analyzes a multi-layered cybersecurity approach that integrates risk management, technology, governance, and workforce training. Based on an examination of industry literature, six key steps were identified. These include assessing security posture, developing policies, implementing security controls, employee training, incident response planning, and regular audits. Each step plays a vital role in mitigating cyber threats and ensuring operational resilience. A comparative analysis of cybersecurity frameworks and real-world incidents highlights the necessity of proactive security strategies. Without these foundational steps, organizations face greater risks …

Searches, Seizures, And Immunities (Joseph A. Varon, 1961), Hayford O. Enwall

Florida Law Review

No abstract provided.

Criminal Psychology (Ed. Richard W. Nice, 1962), Irvin Cohen

Florida Law Review

No abstract provided.

Study Explores Aging Inmates And Prison Misconduct, Jordan Karnbach

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss – Research shows that many inmates serving long-term or life sentences continue to cause trouble even behind bars. A University of Mississippi graduate student is looking into what drives those behaviors.

Ai-Powered Education: Innovative Teaching Strategies To Elevate Student Learning, Karen J. Magruder, Ann M.L. Cavallo, Andrew M. Clark

Mavs Open Press Open Educational Resources - Archive

AI-Powered Education is a practical teaching resource crafted by educators, for educators, focusing on the integration of AI to enhance student learning. The book provides a collection of practical, step-by-step activities from a variety of disciplines in higher education. Each activity integrates AI tools and technologies into the classroom in innovative ways, with detailed guidance for instructors to seamlessly adopt these ideas.

Curriculum Subcommittee Agenda March 6, 2025, Utah State University

Educational Policies Committee

• Approval of Minutes - February 6, 2025
• Program Proposals
• Semester Course Approval Reviews
• College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences
• Caine College of the Arts
• Jon M. Huntsman School of Business
• Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services
• College of Engineering
• College of Humanities and Social Sciences
• S.J. & Jessie E. Quinney College of Natural Resources
• College of Science
• College of Veterinary Medicine
• Other Business
• Adjourn: 3:00 pm

Curriculum Subcommittee Minutes March 6, 2025, Utah State University

Educational Policies Committee

• Approval of Minutes
• Program Proposals
• Semester Course Approval Reviews
• College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences
• Caine College of the Arts
• Jon M. Huntsman School of Business
• Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services
• College of Engineering
• College of Humanities and Social Sciences
• S.J. & Jessie E. Quinney College of Natural Resources
• College of Science
• College of Veterinary Medicine
• Other Business
• Adjourn: 3:00 pm

The Comment, March 6, 2025, Bridgewater State University

The Comment

No abstract provided.

Spectator 2025-03-06, Editors Of The Spectator

The Spectator

No abstract provided.

"I Was Young And Dumb": Why Age Should Be Considered In The Military Discharge Upgrade Process, Ashlyn Anderson-Keelin

Texas A&M Law Review

Approximately 40% of the United States military is no older than 25. Despite the robust and continued prevalence of young people serving in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, and Space Force, no special consideration is explicitly given to a servicemember’s age when considering upgrades for those discharged under less-than-honorable conditions. These young people volunteer to risk their lives, expecting to be honorably discharged and eligible to receive the benefits promised to them during recruitment and enlistment; however, many instead find themselves with a less-than-honorable discharge, thereby barred from the benefits that motivated them to join in the …

Discrimination, Private Liberty, And Public Accommodations Law, Jacob Eisler

Texas A&M Law Review

In 303 Creative LLC v. Elenis, a fiercely divided Supreme Court opined that commercial vendors enjoy First Amendment protections to decline to serve customers, even where such a choice is prohibited by state public accommodations regimes. In identifying a clash between personal liberty and state instruction, the decision could radically reshape the public accommodations statutory regime, which prevents discrimination against customers from minority and vulnerable groups. Standard constitutional interpretation cannot explain 303 Creative, and existing doctrinal and scholarly frameworks will struggle to integrate the decision into the already convoluted narrative of public accommodation law.

This Article is the …

Accidental Brady Violations, Adam M. Gershowitz

Texas A&M Law Review

Prosecutors are often seen as the villains of the criminal justice system. And the most villainous thing a prosecutor can do is to commit an intentional Brady violation by withholding favorable and material evidence from the defense. Not surprisingly, there is a wide literature criticizing prosecutors for flagrant misconduct.

But not all Brady violations are intentional. Prosecutors sometimes—perhaps often—commit accidental Brady violations by inadvertently failing to recognize favorable evidence. Because many prosecutors are inexperienced, overworked, and under-trained, they do not recognize exculpatory or impeachment evidence when it is in their files. Additionally, prosecutors also fail to disclose evidence that is …