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Supermax Confinement: A Descriptive And Theoretical Inquiry, Marisa M. Baumgardner
Supermax Confinement: A Descriptive And Theoretical Inquiry, Marisa M. Baumgardner
Online Theses and Dissertations
In the past few decades, there has been a proliferation of supermax prisons and units across the nation, reflecting the increased use of administrative, isolated segregation. This proliferation is embedded within a broader shift in society towards more punitive measures of disciplining those people convicted of criminal offenses. The primary purpose of this thesis is to examine the proliferation of supermax confinement as a major component of the punitive shift. This is done primarily through the application of contemporary literature that focuses on the sociology of punishment theory. Another purpose of this thesis was to examine and describe the history …
Transnational Crime In A Global Community: The Case Of West Africa, Holly Joanna Sims
Transnational Crime In A Global Community: The Case Of West Africa, Holly Joanna Sims
Online Theses and Dissertations
This research project is an examination of the organization and behavior of criminal group activity in the region of West Africa. An assessment of the size, structure, and type of criminal enterprises crime groups are involved in are investigated. It is also uncovered if and how groups make use of corruption, the legit economy, and influence politicians. The environment in which transnational crime is able to thrive is also of great interest as the social, political, economic, and technological changes that occurred alongside the sudden trend in transnational crime activity are considered. The information is used to generate a discussion …