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Corrections In Crisis : Report Of The Governor's Blue Ribbon Commission On Corrections, Maine Governor's Blue Ribbon Commission On Corrections
Corrections In Crisis : Report Of The Governor's Blue Ribbon Commission On Corrections, Maine Governor's Blue Ribbon Commission On Corrections
Maine Collection
Corrections In Crisis : Report of the Governor's Blue Ribbon Commission on Corrections.
Augusta, Me., The Commission, December 1985
"This Commission was funded through the 1984 Appropriations Act, P.L. 1983, Ch. 824, Pt. A."
Contents: Preamble / Summary of Recommendations / Community Corrections Recommendations / Sentencing Recommendations / Correctional Management Recommendations / Selected Legislative Issues / Conclusion
One County's Experience With Community Corrections: An Assessment Of The Harm, Charles C. Crider
One County's Experience With Community Corrections: An Assessment Of The Harm, Charles C. Crider
Masters Theses
Most correctional systems include pre-parole community placements. This study followed 114 inmates released to halfway house placement in one Michigan county over six years to determine the harm these inmates inflicted on the host community through new crime during halfway house placement and for three years following parole. Their criminal behavior was compared to statistical expectancies of criminal behavior for similar risk parolees. In a second analysis, the volume and seriousness of their criminal behavior was compared with non-comparable parolee controls. In both analyses, the extent and seriousness of crime by experimentals were comparable to that of controls. Criminal activity …
Defining The Concept Of Crime: A Humanistic Perspective, Ronald C. Kramer
Defining The Concept Of Crime: A Humanistic Perspective, Ronald C. Kramer
The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare
This paper argues that the traditional definition of crime is too narrow and unnecessarily constrictive of criminological work. Definitions more in accord with the objectives of a humanistic criminology must be developed. The traditional debate over the definition of crime has not been grounded within the context of the more fundamental images of crime that actually guide criminological work. By clarifying these underlying images (paradigms) and displaying the value questions and domain assumptions contained within them, we are in position to develop first order and second order definitions of crime which are more suitable to the task of humanistic criminology.
Humanistic Criminology: Future Prospects, Erdwin H. Pfuhl
Humanistic Criminology: Future Prospects, Erdwin H. Pfuhl
The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare
The present paper focuses on several prominent organizational and ideological aspects of academic criminology and the criminal justice system in an effort to assess the prospects of developing a criminology that is informed by humanistic concerns. The conclusion is that, for the immediate future, the prospects are minimal.
Humanistic Criminology: Roots From Peter Kropotkin, Larry L. Tifft, Lois E. Stevenson
Humanistic Criminology: Roots From Peter Kropotkin, Larry L. Tifft, Lois E. Stevenson
The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare
Kropotkin's extensive writings on criminological issues have been almost totally neglected. Through critical historical and macro-structural analyses Kropotkin assessed institutional arrangements disclosing how they were or were not meeting human needs. Our exploration focuses on Kropotkin's theoretical contributions, his feelings-based criminology and his extremely insightful dualistic conceptualization of "human nature". His contributions to penology, and his assessment of social arrangements which would meet the complex and ever-changing needs of humankind are briefly examined. Kropotkin's analytic framework provides an insightful and provocative base from which to synthesize criminological thought and research and from which to take action to alter social arrangements …
Humanistic Perspectives In Criminology, Ronald C. Kramer, Stuart L. Hills
Humanistic Perspectives In Criminology, Ronald C. Kramer, Stuart L. Hills
The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare
In the past two decades, the field of criminology has changed dramatically. Mainstream criminology, which focused primarily on the etiology of behavior taken for granted as criminal, has been successively challenged by a number of different sociological theories and perspectives. These challenges have come from the labeling or interactionist perspective, various pluralistic conflict theories, and a number of radical, critical, or Marxist approaches. Although there are many differences among these theoretical developments, they share a common set of humanistic concerns. All of these perspectives attempt to combine a theoretical explanation of crime and social control with a practical concern for …
Humanistic Criminology: Is It Possible?, Clayton A. Hartjen
Humanistic Criminology: Is It Possible?, Clayton A. Hartjen
The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare
A humanistic criminology is one that would be oriented to human betterment and fulfillment, as opposed to conventional criminology oriented to the control of crime and suppression of offenders. Some of the obstacles that stand in the way of developing a humanistic criminology, as well as some of the reasons why these obstacles do not necessarily preclude its being established, are addressed. Some reasons why humanistic criminology is desirable are suggested. Given that humanistic criminology is viable a critique of contemporary schools of criminology/criminal justice is offered and a number of suggestions are made regarding what an academic department of …
Social Justice Vs Criminal Justice: An Agenda For Critical Criminology, T. R. Young
Social Justice Vs Criminal Justice: An Agenda For Critical Criminology, T. R. Young
The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare
This paper presents an overview of the features of crime and the criminal justice system in the United States. It notes the great disparities in use of five systems of justice. It discusses the amount and variety of corporate crime, political crime, street crime, white collar crime as well as organized crime. It emphasizes the inadequacy of current theories of crime in so far as corporate, white collar and political crime are concerned. The author argues that social justice is a far better way to prevent crime than are criminal justice systems and points to other societies with low crime …
Criminology As A Force For Human Tolerance, Harold E. Pepinsky
Criminology As A Force For Human Tolerance, Harold E. Pepinsky
The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare
Criminology traditionally has been the study of twin forms of intolerance--crime and punishment. Punishment can only increase crime. Criminology ought to become a study of how to alleviate crime and punishment by engineering tolerance of greater varieties of human behavior, where "social control" takes on positive connations. A framework is outlined for making criminology a force for human tolerance.
Robbery: Toward A Multidimensional Approach, Dick Taver'shima Andzenge
Robbery: Toward A Multidimensional Approach, Dick Taver'shima Andzenge
Masters Theses
This study identifies some major factors related to robbery, categorizes them, and attempts to assess their interrelatedness. The major purpose of the study is to explore how these factors can be studied more effectively in an attempt to explain the crime. Data on randomly selected convicted robbery cases in the Kalamazoo County during 1979-1983 were compiled and analyzed.
The study shows that factors related to robbery fall into four categories. These are: (a) social factors, (b) Individual offender characteristics, (c) situational factors, and (d) push factors (or motivational factors). The results of the analyses showed that these factors are closely …
Organizational Deviance In The Direct Selling Industry: A Case Study Of The Amway Corporation, Carol Lynn Juth-Gavasso
Organizational Deviance In The Direct Selling Industry: A Case Study Of The Amway Corporation, Carol Lynn Juth-Gavasso
Dissertations
Drawing upon the literatures of organizational theory, sociology, criminology, and entrepreneurship, the intent of this study was to develop a theoretical model which would explain the creation and maintenance of organizational deviance in a direct selling organization. Based upon the work of Cole, Finney and Lesieur, Hughes, Gross, and Vaughan the utility of the model is illustrated with data gathered on the Amway Corporation, a multilevel direct selling organization. The model takes into consideration (1) the environment of the organization; (2) the goals of the organization; (3) the structure of the organization; and (4) the pressures, constraints, and controls which …
Patterns Of Homicide In North India: Some Sociological Hypotheses, Hans Nagpaul
Patterns Of Homicide In North India: Some Sociological Hypotheses, Hans Nagpaul
Sociology & Criminology Faculty Publications
Numerous and varied incidents of homicide are provided. The typical psychiatric and criminological hypotheses appear to be inadequate. Rather a sociological explanation based on rapidly shifting societal major upheavels seem to be a sounder hypothesis.
The Familial Interrelationship Patterns, Socialization, And Juvenile Delinquency: An Integrated Theory And Research, Alan J. Pearl
The Familial Interrelationship Patterns, Socialization, And Juvenile Delinquency: An Integrated Theory And Research, Alan J. Pearl
Dissertations
Delinquency is widespread within American society. Americans are publicly and privately faced with high costs from delinquency. The theoretical development and research are now beginning to shed light upon the dynamics underlying delinquency. To understand and effectively deal with delinquency, more knowledge is necessary on its root causes. This dissertation is intended to provide more etiological knowledge.
Delinquent behavior is seen to be embedded within the interpersonal dynamics of the family at the level of socialization between parents and children. Essentially, the quality of the marital and parent-child dyads can facilitate or impede the socialization of youth. Socialization ineffectiveness leaves …
Danger And Detention: A Second Generation Of Bail Reform, John S. Goldkamp
Danger And Detention: A Second Generation Of Bail Reform, John S. Goldkamp
Journal of Criminal Law and Criminology
No abstract provided.
Hudson V. Palmer--Bright Lines But Dark Directions For Prisoner Privacy Rights, Martin R. Gardner
Hudson V. Palmer--Bright Lines But Dark Directions For Prisoner Privacy Rights, Martin R. Gardner
Journal of Criminal Law and Criminology
No abstract provided.
Familial Social Control And Pretrial Sanctions: Does Sex Really Matter, Candace Kruttschnitt, Daniel Mccarthy
Familial Social Control And Pretrial Sanctions: Does Sex Really Matter, Candace Kruttschnitt, Daniel Mccarthy
Journal of Criminal Law and Criminology
No abstract provided.
Organized Crime And Insulated Violence: Federal Liability For Illegal Conduct In The Witness Protection Program , Joshua M. Levin
Organized Crime And Insulated Violence: Federal Liability For Illegal Conduct In The Witness Protection Program , Joshua M. Levin
Journal of Criminal Law and Criminology
No abstract provided.
Does Where You Live Determine What You Get A Case Study Of Misdemeanant Sentencing, Thomas L. Austin
Does Where You Live Determine What You Get A Case Study Of Misdemeanant Sentencing, Thomas L. Austin
Journal of Criminal Law and Criminology
No abstract provided.
Prohibiting Prosecutorial Vindictiveness While Protecting Prosecutorial Discretion: Toward A Principled Resolution Of A Due Process Dilemma, C. Peter Erlinder, David C. Thomas
Prohibiting Prosecutorial Vindictiveness While Protecting Prosecutorial Discretion: Toward A Principled Resolution Of A Due Process Dilemma, C. Peter Erlinder, David C. Thomas
Journal of Criminal Law and Criminology
No abstract provided.
Ua12/8 Newsletter, Wku Police
Ua12/8 Newsletter, Wku Police
WKU Archives Records
WKU Police departmental newsletters for 1985.
Toward An Intergration Of Criminological Theories, Frank S. Pearson, Neil Alan Weiner
Toward An Intergration Of Criminological Theories, Frank S. Pearson, Neil Alan Weiner
Journal of Criminal Law and Criminology
No abstract provided.
Quality And Cost Comparisons Of Private Bar Indigent Defense Systems: Contract Vs. Ordered Assigned Counsel , Pauline Houlden, Steven Balkin
Quality And Cost Comparisons Of Private Bar Indigent Defense Systems: Contract Vs. Ordered Assigned Counsel , Pauline Houlden, Steven Balkin
Journal of Criminal Law and Criminology
No abstract provided.
A Social-Psychological Case History : The Manson Incident, Judith Elaine Bullis
A Social-Psychological Case History : The Manson Incident, Judith Elaine Bullis
Dissertations and Theses
This study examines the social-psychological impact of of the Manson incident; which begins with the Tate-Labianca murders, continues with the arrest of Charles Manson and some of his followers, continues with the trial of Charles Manson and the co-defendants, and results in a popular image.
Weighting Punishments: A Commentary On Nevares-Muniz , Alexis M. Iii Durham
Weighting Punishments: A Commentary On Nevares-Muniz , Alexis M. Iii Durham
Journal of Criminal Law and Criminology
No abstract provided.
Criminal Law, Perpetrator And Corporation: Rethinking A Complex Triangle, Eliezer Lederman
Criminal Law, Perpetrator And Corporation: Rethinking A Complex Triangle, Eliezer Lederman
Journal of Criminal Law and Criminology
No abstract provided.
Prosecuting Juveniles In Criminal Courts: A Legal And Empirical Analysis, Charles W. Thomas, Shay Bilchik
Prosecuting Juveniles In Criminal Courts: A Legal And Empirical Analysis, Charles W. Thomas, Shay Bilchik
Journal of Criminal Law and Criminology
No abstract provided.
Is Robbery Becoming More Violent An Analysis Of Robbery Murder Trends Since 1968, Philip J. Cook
Is Robbery Becoming More Violent An Analysis Of Robbery Murder Trends Since 1968, Philip J. Cook
Journal of Criminal Law and Criminology
No abstract provided.