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Female Property Crime Offenders: Explanations From Economic Marginalization Perspective, Susan Chih-Wen Su Jan 2004

Female Property Crime Offenders: Explanations From Economic Marginalization Perspective, Susan Chih-Wen Su

Theses Digitization Project

This research explores whether women offenders who committed property crimes suffer from feminization of poverty, and social deprivations as asserted by the economic marginalization theory. Social deprivations include being a single parent with dependent children at home, being the main financial supporter of a household and being primary caretaker to minor children.


Domestic Violence And The Air Force Family: Research Into Situational Dynamics And Evaluation Of The Air Force Family Advocacy Program, Thomas Peter Sherman Jan 2004

Domestic Violence And The Air Force Family: Research Into Situational Dynamics And Evaluation Of The Air Force Family Advocacy Program, Thomas Peter Sherman

Theses Digitization Project

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the Air Force Family Advocacy Program and examine the effects that situational dynamics have on recidivism. Although, the high volume of program participants and low recidivism rate demonstrated that the Family Advocacy Program is a valuable resource for treating families referred for spousal domestic violence.


Spirituality: The Effects On Female Inmates And Recidivism, Joanne Marie Erbe Jan 2004

Spirituality: The Effects On Female Inmates And Recidivism, Joanne Marie Erbe

Theses Digitization Project

This study examined the effects of the spiritual component of rehabilitation on female inmates who were in custody during 2002 at the Larry D. Smith Correctional Facility (LDSCF) and how church attendance relates to recidivism.


The Relationship Between Place Management And Physical Environment In Apartment Crime, Eric Steven Mccord Jan 2004

The Relationship Between Place Management And Physical Environment In Apartment Crime, Eric Steven Mccord

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The focus of this research is crime in multi-unit rental structures, Specifically, apartment complexes. It seeks to identify management policies and environmental attributes that are associated with lower crime and police calls for service rates.