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Offenders Incarcerated For Crimes Against Juveniles., David Finkelhor, Richard Ormrod

Crimes Against Children Research Center

This study uses data from the 1997 Survey of Inmates in State Correctional Facilities to examine the characteristics of persons incarcerated for victimizing children and youth. This OJJDP Bulletin, part of the Crimes Against Children series, presents a wide range of information pertaining to victimizers of children, including offense characteristics, offender histories, overall trends, and the severity of sentences received by such criminals. Significant differences between offenders incarcerated for crimes against juveniles and offenders imprisoned for crimes against adults are highlighted. Figures and tables illustrate the Survey's major findings.

Involvement In Sports And Engagement In Delinquency: An Examination Of Hirschi's Social Bond Theory., Randy Hass

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Sports have been proposed as a means of reducing participation in delinquency. One criminological theory that would support this hypothesis is Travis Hirschi's social bond theory. The involvement element of that theory proposes that engaging juveniles in non-delinquent activities reduces engagement in delinquency. However, the relationship between sports and delinquency has not been adequately tested. Data from the first wave of the National Youth Survey were examined by ordinary least squares regression to determine if there was evidence supporting school sponsored sports programs as a means of reducing delinquency. No evidence was found to support the research hypothesis. Involvement in …

Exploring Racial Variations In The Spousal Sex Ratio Of Killing, Wendy C. Regoeczi

Sociology & Criminology Faculty Publications

The following article examines differences in the social situation of intimate partners as an explanation of racial differences in the female to male ratio of spousal homicides in Canada. An analysis of homicide data from 1961 to 1983 generated by the Canadian Centre for Justice Statistics reveals that the ratio of women killing their husbands to men killing their wives is highest for Aboriginals and lowest for Blacks, with the ratio for Whites falling in between. The possible sources of racial differences in this ratio include the proportion of couples (a) in common-law relationships, (b) who are co-residing as opposed …

Pretreatment Characteristics Of Legally Coerced Drug Treatment Seekers, Bridgett Augustino

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

This study examines the sociodemographics, drug use, criminal, and treatment histories of 598 residential and outpatient legally coerced drug treatment seekers in the Kentucky Treatment Outcome and Performance Pilot Studies Enhancement Project. Analyses examined whether users/addicts entering chemical dependency treatment under legal coercion differed from nonlegally coerced treatment seekers. Stanley Cohen's theoretical model of social control provided the theoretical framework for the study. Results showed demographic and behavioral differences were noted between respondents under no coercion and those under legal coercion on gender, age, educational status, pretreatment criminality and current treatment modality. In addition, differences between the legally coerced and …

Policing Kentucky's School Children: Issues And Trends, Peter B. Kraska, Matthew D. Dimichele

Kentucky Justice and Safety Research Bulletin

The purpose of this research bulletin is to document the scope and nature of an important dimension of the school safety movement--the degree to which schools in Kentucky are being "policed" by public police agencies. A shift toward having an active police presence in our public schools, an unprecedented and significiant development, should be examined carefully.

Homicides Of Children And Youth., David Finkelhor, Richard Ormrod

Crimes Against Children Research Center

Provides a statistical portrait of juvenile homicide victimization by drawing on FBI and other data. As part of OJJDP's Crimes Against Children Series, the Bulletin offers detailed information about overall crime patterns and victim age groups. Specific types of juvenile homicide, including maltreatment homicides, abduction homicides, and school homicides, are discussed in further detail. The Bulletin also explores initiatives designed to prevent homicides of children and youth.

Attitudes Toward The Death Penalty In Kentucky: A Comparison Of Survey Results-1989, 1997, 1999, Gennaro F. Vito

Kentucky Justice and Safety Research Bulletin

This bulletin examines changes in the attitudes of Kentucky residents toward the death penalty. Over the period 1989 to 1999, the level of opposition to the death in Kentucky has risen. In 1999, 28.3 percents of the respondents were either strongly (17.3 %) or somewhat (11%) against the death penalty. Also, the percentage of respondents who were unsure about the use of capital punishment declined from 16.3 to 12.5 percent. By 1999, support for the death penalty had declined by 10 percents points (59.2 %).

Child Abuse Reported To The Police., David Finkelhor, Richard Ormrod

Crimes Against Children Research Center

Child abuse is commonly regarded as a child welfare problem, and a considerable amount of information has been amassed from this perspective. When a child is assaulted, however, it is not only a child welfare problem, it is a crime, and yet there is a lack of law enforcement data available for researchers to analyze. Use of the National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS), which collects detailed data about crime and its victims, should help fill this gap. This Bulletin describes NIBRS and its role in depicting police experience with child abuse and reports key findings derived from NIBRS data. Analysis …

The Relationship Between Drug Usage, Mental Well-Being And Felony Convictions Among A Sample Of Adult Recreational Drug Users: Case-Control Analyses, Venkata Chilakapti

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

Changing lifestyles in today's world have resulted in the evolution of many human activities. One of them is recreational drug use. The purpose of this study was to explore the association between drug usage, mental well-being and felony convictions among a sample of adult recreational drug users. The primary purpose of this analysis was to develop a set of predictor variables from the DRUGNET data set (i.e., lifestyle, drug usage, GWBS) that were able to account for the criterion variables (i.e., drug-related felony vs. no drug- related felony and non-drug felony vs. no felony ). The analyses attempted to differentiate …

Characteristics Of Recidivism Among Intensive And Regular Probationers., Jennifer Joseph

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

This study examined characteristics of 100 intensive probationers and 100 regular probationers to have a better understanding of why some probationers recidivate and others do not. Logistic analysis was used to analyze the following variables: age, race, gender, employment status, level of education, convicted offense, prior misdemeanor arrests, prior felony arrests, history of drug abuse, and type of probation. It was discovered that age, prior misdemeanor arrests, and offender category were significant variables correlated to recidivism. These findings are consistent with prior research and provide information that can be helpful to probation and parole officers in their supervision of offenders …

An Examination Of Juvenile Delinquency And Victimization Using An Integrated Model Approach., Kimberly Dawn Dodson

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

The theories of social bond, differential association and routine activities were synthesized into one theoretical model to determine its predictive utility in the explanation of juvenile delinquency and victimization. Using cross-sectional data obtained from the Gang Resistance Education and Training (G.R.E.A.T.) survey, a sample of 1,555 middle school students was examined. The results of the Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) regressions indicate that the integrated model explains between 33% and 37% of the variation in delinquent behavior (i.e., property crime, violent crime and alcohol and illegal drug use). The analysis also indicates that the integrated model explains between 15% and 27% …

An Evaluation Of Washington State's First-Time Offender Waiver (Ftow), Marianne Galgon

Sociology & Criminal Justice Theses & Dissertations

Considering the current staggering number of people under various forms of government supervision, reducing recidivism is a serious concern of the criminal justice system. A possible solution to this problem may lie in intensive supervision programs (ISPs) that were implemented in every state by 1990. This thesis evaluates Washington State's First-Time Offender Waiver (FTOW) to determine whether it is a viable alternative to prison for eligible nonviolent offenders. Specifically, I want to know: (1) Is there is a bias in who is sentenced with FTOW based on demographic variables? (2) Do FTOW recipients recidivate more or less compared to eligible …

From Correctional Custody To Community: The Massachusetts Forensic Transition Program, Stephanie W. Hartwell, Donna Haig Friedman, Karin Orr

New England Journal of Public Policy

Offenders with mental illness who are serving correctional sentences are released to the community.Without support systems linking their transition to community-based programs following release from prison, the services necessary for their community reintegration are often fragmented and attenuated. Nearly two thirds of all inmates return to prison, and offenders with mental illness face major challenges during reintegration and have an even more difficult time living in the community without specialized, informed services. This article describes a Massachusetts program designed to bridge the transition of offenders with mental illness from incarceration to the community.The authors review historical and recent trends that …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 76, No. 46, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. Articles in this issue:

• Brown, Abbey. The Four-Year Plan: An Unlikely Achievement
• Dawes, Jennifer. Mail Theft At Campus Post Office
• Moore, Brian. Western Wins Discrimination Lawsuit – Robert Dye
• Hall, Rex. Western’s NCAA Tickets Sell Out – Basketball
• Faculty Member to Present Piano & Flute Recital – Charles Smith
• Walsh, Erica. Jazz Band Offering Free Concert April 10
• Four Winners & More than 15,000 Losers – Student Government Association Election
• Grady, Brian. Editorial Cartoon re: SGA Election Ballot
• Vilines, Elaine. Western is No Hero – Health Services
• Tran, Linh. …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 76, No. 43, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. Articles in this issue:

• Williams, Travis. One Chance to Dance – Basketball
• Moore, Brian. Discrimination Trial Starts Today – Robert Dye
• Corcoran, Kate. All-nighter in Downing University Center Ends Charity Campaign – St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
• Alumna to Study at Oxford – Leslie Davis
• New Auxiliary Services Director – Rob Chrisler Walsh, Erica. Art Project Applications
• Moore, Brian. Western Demands Local Apartments Change Name – Hilltopper Place
• Lord, Joseph. Interfraternity Council Receives Excellence Award
• Trying to Schedule a Little More Respect – Basketball
• Grady, Brian. Editorial Cartoon re: …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 76, No. 42, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. Articles in this issue:

• Clark, Ryan. Different Faiths, One Goal – Basketball
• Walsh, Erica. Students Allege Hazing – Kappa Alpha Psi
• Dawes, Jennifer. Arson Attempts Continue – Schneider Hall
• Alumni Relations Receives Award
• Walsh, Erica. Western Encouraging Diversity
• Corcoran, Kate. A Black Panther’s Past – Saundra Ardrey
• Hard to Stomach – Drinking
• A Burning Sensation – Arson
• Grady, Brian. Editorial Cartoon re: Arsonists
• Haarstad, Havard. Herbertism Clarified
• Hall, Rex. Thompson Complex Vandalized
• Brown, Abbey. Webmail System to be Revamped
• Hoang, Mai. Students Kick Off Lent Celebration with Ash Wednesday …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 76, No. 41, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. Articles in this issue:

• Williams, Travis. Sun Belt Conference Champs – Basketball
• Dawes, Jennifer. Arson Incidents Spread Across Campus – Schneider Hall, Keen Hall, Barnes-Campbell Hall
• Hall, Rex. Concert Tonight in Van Meter Hall – Music
• Walsh, Erica. Saxophonist Coming to the Hill – Clifford Leaman
• Walsh, Erica. Tim Gilbert Crowned Coming Home King
• Moore, Brian. Collegiate Health Care Deal Still Pending – Health Services
• Disabled Face Uphill Battle
• Grady, Brian. Editorial Cartoon re: Wheelchair Access
• Cassman, Robert. Making Love is for Making Babies
• McKee, Kathy. Condom Writer Should …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 76, No. 40, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. Articles in this issue:

• Hall, Rex. The Hill a Mountain for Disabled Students
• Dawes, Jennifer. Arson Attempts in Dorm – Schneider Hall
• Corbin, Brett. Groups Gather for Night of Common Worship
• Walsh, Erica. Student Government Association Questions Tuition Changes
• Proposed Tuition Changes Absurd
• Grady, Brian. Editorial Cartoon re: Tuition
• Ransdell, Gary. Ransdell Touts Engineering Week
• Moore, Brian. Officers’ Lawsuit Closer to Trial – Anthony Purcell, Jeffrey Welch
• McCabe, Jaclyn. Finding Freedom – Jennifer Denton, Disabled Persons
• Shinall, Dave. Correspondent Offers Advice to Students
• Walsh, Erica. College Heights Herald Wins …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 76, No. 37, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. Articles in this issue:

• Hightower, Kyle. Athletic Logo, Markings Will Get Makeover by Fall
• Dawes, Jennifer. Date Rape Reported in Dorm – McCormack Hall
• Moore, Brian. Committee Defends Choice of Collegiate Health Care
• Youngman, Sam. Corvette Makers Sued for $120 Million
• Walsh, Erica. Chris Groves Recovering, Happy to Be at Home
• Hindsight Proves Clinic Deal Dumb – Collegiate Health Care, Health Services
• Grady, Brian. Editorial Cartoon re: Health Services
• Rasdall, Joyce. Interior Design a Timeless Enterprise
• Corbin, Brett. Harlem Globetrotters Dazzle Diddle Arena
• Kickin’ Up Dust – Rodeo
• Dawes, …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 76, No. 36, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. Articles in this issue:

• Moore, Brian. Collegiate Health Care Likely to Go Under – Health Services
• Dawes, Jennifer & Abbey Brown. Student’s Sex Crime Punished – Lamar Sales
• Corbin, Brett. Commissioner, Western Graduate Dies – Mark Black
• Choral Group’s Valentine Concert Set for Saturday – Bowling Green/Western Choral Society
• Help Needed for Earthquake Victims – El Salvador, India
• Hardin Planetarium Starts Searching for ET
• Walsh, Erica. Web Weather Information Topic of Internet Workshop
• Brown, Abbey. Campaign for Western Ahead of Schedule – Investing in the Spirit
• Broome, Rusty. I’d …

Opaque Recklessness, Kimberly Kessler Ferzan

Journal of Criminal Law and Criminology

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Evidence Handed To The Irs Criminal Division On A Civil Platter: Constitutional Infringements On Taxpayers, Amanda A. Cochran

Journal of Criminal Law and Criminology

No abstract provided.

The Jurisprudence Of The Plra: Inmates As Outsiders And The Countermajoritarian Difficulty, James E. Robertson

Journal of Criminal Law and Criminology

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Policing Possession: The War On Crime And The End Of Criminal Law, Markus Dirk Dubber

Journal of Criminal Law and Criminology

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Deviant Homicides: An Empirical Analysis Of Deviant Homicides In Chicago, Sean P. Varano, Jeffrey Michael Cancino

Justice Studies Faculty Publications

A survey of the literature suggests that victim-offender relationship and motive are two primary characteristics that have traditionally been used to disaggregate homicide events. Previous research has clearly identified normative homicide characteristics as expressive motives between intimates and instrumental motives between strangers. However, the present research examines the prevalence of deviant homicides, or homicides with nonnormative characteristics, in Chicago. The authors test the hypothesis that deviant homicides are more likely among individuals with weak ties to social institutions. Results of a logistic regression analysis support the hypothesis that the likelihood of deviant circumstances is significantly greater when homicides involve Hispanics, …

Master Of Science In Criminal Justice An Interdisciplinary Approach To Criminal Justice Programs Offered Online 2001, Nova Southeastern University

College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences Course Catalogs

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Eindrapport Stadsbendes En Hun Buurt, Jenneke Christiaens, Els Enhus, Christian Eliaerts, Liesbeth Vanmechelen

Jenneke Christiaens

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Crime Victims’ Satisfaction With Police Services: An Assessment In One Urban Community, Richard Tewksbury, Angela D. Crews

Criminal Justice Faculty Research

A 3‐month study examined crime victims’ satisfaction with police response to calls for service. Respondents were asked to rate officers with whom they interacted in overall satisfaction, and in courtesy/politeness, speed of response, concern, and helpfulness. Results indicate consistently high overall ratings. Nonparametric statistics indicate that female respondents rated officers significantly higher than male respondents, but no other demographic (age, race, education) or experiential variables (reason for call, location of problem, prior contact with police) significantly impacted ratings. Nonparametric correlations indicated that an officer's perceived helpfulness was the strongest correlate of overall satisfaction, while speed of response was the weakest.

The Decline In Child Sexual Abuse Cases., Lisa M. Jones, David Finkelhor

Crimes Against Children Research Center

Of all crimes against children, sexual abuse has arguably captured the greatest share of attention from child advocates, professionals, policymakers, and the general public. During the 1980’s, increasing numbers of victims were identified each year (American Association for the Protection of Children, 1988) and concerns about this crime intensified. However, a dramatic shift in child sexual abuse trends has occurred. Data from child protective services (CPS) agencies across the country indicate that the increases of the 1980’s were followed by an extensive period of marked declines in the 1990’s. Unfortunately, little effort has been expended to uncover the reasons why …

Epidemiology Of Deviance, Gordon A. Crews

Criminal Justice Faculty Publications and Presentations

Deviance (Goode, 1997), in a general sense, is behavior that some members of a given society will find “offensive”. It is behavior which brings about, or would bring about if it were discovered, disapproval, punishment, condemnation, or hostility from another. This is any behavior that is likely to get the actor into “trouble”. Deviance is behavior which is considered to be outside the “bounds” of a given group or society. Another definition, in a more working sense, is “any departure from a social norm which does or could provoke sanctions” (p. 37).