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Risk Auto Theft: Predicting Spatial Distributions Of Crime Events, Tana J. Gurule, Tamara D. Madensen Apr 2011

Risk Auto Theft: Predicting Spatial Distributions Of Crime Events, Tana J. Gurule, Tamara D. Madensen

Graduate Research Symposium (2010 - 2017)

Police typically rely on retrospective hotspot maps to informe prevention strategies aimed at reducing future crime. The current study reviews environmental crime theories that help to identify casual factors associated with rish of auto theft. Map layers are created from data that operationalize these risk factors. These layers are combined using spatial analysis techniques to produce a "risk density" map. Analysis of crime data are used to determing wheter our "risk density" map better predicts subsequetnt theft events than a traditional retrospective hotspot map.


Determinants Of Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking And The Urgent Need For A Global Cultural Shift, Karen M. Hoover Apr 2011

Determinants Of Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking And The Urgent Need For A Global Cultural Shift, Karen M. Hoover

Senior Honors Theses

In the United States, an overtly selfish and sexual culture contributes to the spread of human trafficking, thereby requiring a complete culture shift in order to diminish this modern day slavery initiated by the aberrant culture. Sex trafficking of minors in the United States encompasses a variety of factors that facilitate the bondage and brutal enslavement of American children. These children are bought and sold hundreds of times, with no regard for their personal well-being. Major factors such as demand, vulnerability, and America’s induced culture of sex serve to increase the environment that trap children and youth in commercial sexual …


Demographic And Offense-Related Variables In Pennsylvania Court-Ordered Placements For Juveniles, Kristen N. Asplin, Diane T. Marsh, Adeline Beighley Jan 2011

Demographic And Offense-Related Variables In Pennsylvania Court-Ordered Placements For Juveniles, Kristen N. Asplin, Diane T. Marsh, Adeline Beighley

Contemporary Issues in Juvenile Justice

When making placement decisions for juvenile offenders, court officers often consider the types of charges listed against them. We examined the pattern of offenses charged to residents of 7 types of placements in 1 county in Pennsylvania over a period of 2 years. Consistent, predictable patterns were found across placements, with more restrictive placements assigned to juveniles with more severe offenses, although there remained a considerable degree of variation in offenses represented in each placement type. The pattern of placements was different between genders as well, with female offenders being placed in less restrictive care even more often than their …


Self-Determination Theory And Juvenile Delinquency: A Validation Of A Combined Theory For Understanding Youth In Conflict With The Law, Sibley Y. Hawkins, Forrest A. Novy Jan 2011

Self-Determination Theory And Juvenile Delinquency: A Validation Of A Combined Theory For Understanding Youth In Conflict With The Law, Sibley Y. Hawkins, Forrest A. Novy

Contemporary Issues in Juvenile Justice

In this study, we propose an expanded theory of delinquency that integrates social learning, control, and motivationally based explanations of human behavior. We posit that delinquency occurs partly due to attempts to fulfill 3 developmentally necessary psychological needs; auton-omy, competence, and relatedness. Melding elements of 3 theories (Social Control Theory [Hirschi, 1972], General Crime Theory [Gottfredson & Hirschi, 1990], and Self Determination Theory [Deci & Ryan, 1985, 2000a, 2008]), provides a better understanding of the precursors to delinquency and possible approaches to mitigating their impact. The study examines: (a) the extent to which the 3 basic psychological needs (competence, …


Editor’S Statement, David Polizzi Jan 2011

Editor’S Statement, David Polizzi

Journal of Theoretical and Philosophical Criminology

No abstract provided.


Justice-Rendering Schemas: A Typology For Forms Of Justice And A Prolegomenon For Transformative Justice, Dragan Milovanovic Jan 2011

Justice-Rendering Schemas: A Typology For Forms Of Justice And A Prolegomenon For Transformative Justice, Dragan Milovanovic

Journal of Theoretical and Philosophical Criminology

No abstract provided.


Filling In The Gaps In Culture-Based Theories Of Organizational Crime, Adam Trahan Jan 2011

Filling In The Gaps In Culture-Based Theories Of Organizational Crime, Adam Trahan

Journal of Theoretical and Philosophical Criminology

No abstract provided.


Inmate Mental Health, Solitary Confinement, And Cruel And Unusual Punishment: A Preliminary Response To Commentators, Heather Y. Bersot Jan 2011

Inmate Mental Health, Solitary Confinement, And Cruel And Unusual Punishment: A Preliminary Response To Commentators, Heather Y. Bersot

Journal of Theoretical and Philosophical Criminology

No abstract provided.


Book Review: "Black Bodies, White Gazes: The Continuing Significance Of Race" (George Yancy), David Polizzi Jan 2011

Book Review: "Black Bodies, White Gazes: The Continuing Significance Of Race" (George Yancy), David Polizzi

Journal of Theoretical and Philosophical Criminology

No abstract provided.


Book Review: "Been A Heavy Life: Stories Of Violent Men" (Lois Presser), Laura King Jan 2011

Book Review: "Been A Heavy Life: Stories Of Violent Men" (Lois Presser), Laura King

Journal of Theoretical and Philosophical Criminology

No abstract provided.


Book Review: "Criminology: An Integrated Approach" (Gregg Barak), Joshua Smallridge Jan 2011

Book Review: "Criminology: An Integrated Approach" (Gregg Barak), Joshua Smallridge

Journal of Theoretical and Philosophical Criminology

No abstract provided.


Book Review: "A Very Short, Fairly Interesting And Reasonably Cheap Book About Studying Criminology." (Ronnie Lippens), Tyler Wall Jan 2011

Book Review: "A Very Short, Fairly Interesting And Reasonably Cheap Book About Studying Criminology." (Ronnie Lippens), Tyler Wall

Journal of Theoretical and Philosophical Criminology

No abstract provided.


Efficacy Of The Jesness Inventory-Revised Conduct Disorder And Oppositional Defiant Disorder Scales, Terry B. Pinsoneault, Frank R. Ezzo Jan 2011

Efficacy Of The Jesness Inventory-Revised Conduct Disorder And Oppositional Defiant Disorder Scales, Terry B. Pinsoneault, Frank R. Ezzo

Contemporary Issues in Juvenile Justice

The authors investigated the Conduct Disorder (JR-CD) and Oppositional Defiant Disorder (JR-ODD) scales developed for the Jesness Inventory-Revised. Participants included 340 youth aged 12 to 18 seen at a juvenile court diagnostic clinic in Cleveland, Ohio. The authors also investigated the previously existing Social Maladjustment (JR-SM) and Asocial Index (JR-ASO) scales. Participants were independently diagnosed as having CD, ODD, Disruptive Behavior Disorder NOS (a milder behavioral disorder), or no diagnosable behavioral disorder. Mean scores varied across the groups in the expected directions for all four scales. JR-CD and JR-ODD were better able to differentiate between their target groups and the …


The Theory Of Cognitive Dissonance: A Reappraisal, Peter A. Metofe Jan 2011

The Theory Of Cognitive Dissonance: A Reappraisal, Peter A. Metofe

Contemporary Issues in Juvenile Justice

The cognitive dissonance theory, as postulated by Festinger (1957), has undergone increased scrutiny since its development. Through a reappraisal of this theory as explicated by other researchers, specifically relying on extant and current research in this theory, coupled with recent developments, this paper provides a context for better understanding of how individuals experience cognitive dissonance and its implications for clinical practice.


Missing And Exploited Children In Jamaica: An Empirical Analysis, Lorna E. Grant Jan 2011

Missing And Exploited Children In Jamaica: An Empirical Analysis, Lorna E. Grant

Contemporary Issues in Juvenile Justice

This paper is an analysis of missing, abused, and exploited children in Jamaica. I examined the responses of advocate groups and the government to determine the steps to take to protect children who are most vulnerable. I collected data through interviews from the Police National Intelligence Bureau, the Office of the Children's Registry, the Office of Children Advocate, literature review, and the printed media (e.g., The Jamaica Gleaner, The Jamaica Observer, and The Jamaica Star).


School-Based Juvenile Probation And Police Partnerships For Truancy Reduction, Leanne F. Alarid, Barbara A. Sims, James Ruiz Jan 2011

School-Based Juvenile Probation And Police Partnerships For Truancy Reduction, Leanne F. Alarid, Barbara A. Sims, James Ruiz

Contemporary Issues in Juvenile Justice

Truancy places students at risk in primary and secondary education and is linked to conduct disorder, drug use, and delinquency. To prevent truancy and reduce risk, school-based proba-tion supervision has emerged within school districts in partnership with local law enforcement officers in an effort to enforce probation conditions for truant youths and prevent future delin-quency. This research uses key information interviews of knowledgeable stakeholders to examine the delivery of school-based probation supervision. Home visits and court hearings were perceived to be effective at reducing truancy and tardiness. This study affirms that strong lead-ership, information sharing, and involvement of parents were …


Criminal Offending Among Respondents To Protective Orders: Crime Types And Patterns That Predict Victim Risk, Carol E. Jordan, Adam J. Pritchard, Danielle Duckett, Richard Charnigo Dec 2010

Criminal Offending Among Respondents To Protective Orders: Crime Types And Patterns That Predict Victim Risk, Carol E. Jordan, Adam J. Pritchard, Danielle Duckett, Richard Charnigo

Office for Policy Studies on Violence Against Women Publications

Research has shown that respondents to protective orders have robust criminal histories and that criminal offending behavior often follows issuance of a protective order. Nonetheless, the specific nature of the association between protective orders and criminal offending remains unclear. This study uses two classes of statistical models to more clearly delineate that relationship. The models reveal factors and characteristics that appear to be associated with offending and protective order issuance and provide indications about when a victim is most at risk and when the justice system should be most ready to provide immediate protection.


Prevention Of Residential Burglary: A Review Of The Literature, Portland State University. Criminology And Criminal Justice Senior Capstone Jul 2010

Prevention Of Residential Burglary: A Review Of The Literature, Portland State University. Criminology And Criminal Justice Senior Capstone

Criminology and Criminal Justice Senior Capstone Project

The Summer 2010 PSU Criminology and Criminal Justice Online degree senior capstone class worked in teams to create a report summarizing existing research on the prevention of residential burglary. The definition, prevelence, characteristics of both victims and offenders and their motives are discussed. The reports are then presented to a community partner, the Portland Police Bureau.


Editor’S Statement, David Polizzi Jul 2010

Editor’S Statement, David Polizzi

Journal of Theoretical and Philosophical Criminology

No abstract provided.


The Interstitial And Creativity: Bergson And Fitzpatrick On The Emergence Of Law, Ronnie Lippens Jul 2010

The Interstitial And Creativity: Bergson And Fitzpatrick On The Emergence Of Law, Ronnie Lippens

Journal of Theoretical and Philosophical Criminology

No abstract provided.


Power: The Supposed Definitions Revisited, Don Crewe Jul 2010

Power: The Supposed Definitions Revisited, Don Crewe

Journal of Theoretical and Philosophical Criminology

No abstract provided.


Wrongful Incarceration: A Foucauldian Analysis, Eric Dunning Jul 2010

Wrongful Incarceration: A Foucauldian Analysis, Eric Dunning

Journal of Theoretical and Philosophical Criminology

No abstract provided.


A “Morphological Sphinx”: On The Silence Of The Assassin Leon Czolgosz, Cary Federman Jul 2010

A “Morphological Sphinx”: On The Silence Of The Assassin Leon Czolgosz, Cary Federman

Journal of Theoretical and Philosophical Criminology

No abstract provided.


In Search Of The Human In The Shadows Of Correctional Practice: A Theoretical Reflection, David Polizzi Jul 2010

In Search Of The Human In The Shadows Of Correctional Practice: A Theoretical Reflection, David Polizzi

Journal of Theoretical and Philosophical Criminology

No abstract provided.


Characteristics Of Adolescent Females Sexually Exploited Through Prostitution, Alanna Robinson May 2010

Characteristics Of Adolescent Females Sexually Exploited Through Prostitution, Alanna Robinson

UNLV Theses, Dissertations, Professional Papers, and Capstones

Adolescent females are becoming the fastest growing population amongst juveniles being held in detention and referred to juvenile courts. Unfortunately such increases are linked to a lack of alternative services available for youths during the adjudication process. Upon being arrested, delinquent girls are suffering from a host of health, emotional and social issues for which there is also a lack of programming and detailed research. However, emerging evidence indicates that female delinquency is characterized by a multitude of overlapping problems that distinguish them from male delinquents. Issues include poor mental health, history of child abuse, substance abuse among parents and …


Sex, Drug Courts, And Recidivism, Doria Nour Dandan May 2010

Sex, Drug Courts, And Recidivism, Doria Nour Dandan

UNLV Theses, Dissertations, Professional Papers, and Capstones

Research studies have identified gender differences in the drug abusing patterns and treatment needs of men and women. Even so, studies on the drug court model have not assessed drug court effectiveness across sex. Using secondary data collected from the Ada County Drug Court, the recidivism rates of drug court participants (n=259) and probationers (n=235) were analyzed. Drug court participants were found to be less likely to recidivate compared to probationers, which supports previous research on drug court effectiveness. Regression analyses failed to find an interaction between group membership and sex, thereby indicating that the effect of the drug court …


Burglary Trends In Nevada, 1990-2007, Theresa Wilk, Terance D. Miethe, Timothy C. Hart Apr 2010

Burglary Trends In Nevada, 1990-2007, Theresa Wilk, Terance D. Miethe, Timothy C. Hart

Graduate Research Symposium (2010 - 2017)

Burglary involves the unlawful breaking and entering into a home or other building with the intent to steal something within it. Nationally, about 2.2 million burglaries were known to the police in 2007 (UCR, 2007). Over the last two decades, Nevada’s burglary rate is consistently higher than the national average. There are many consequences of burglary as well as efforts to control these offenses. The presentation of this state data brief describes patterns of burglary in Nevada and compares them with national trends. It examines the prevalence of burglary over time, the different types of burglary and its offense attributes, …


With Liberty And Justice For All?: An Examination Of Racial Differences In Perceptions Of The Criminal Justice System, Rhea Ashley Evans Apr 2010

With Liberty And Justice For All?: An Examination Of Racial Differences In Perceptions Of The Criminal Justice System, Rhea Ashley Evans

Morehead State Theses and Dissertations

A thesis presented to the faculty of the Caudill College of Humanities at Morehead State University in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree of Master of Arts by Rhea Ashley Evans on April 14, 2010.


Taking Money: The Politics Of Asset Forfeiture In The State Of Minnesota, Chad Hedman Apr 2010

Taking Money: The Politics Of Asset Forfeiture In The State Of Minnesota, Chad Hedman

Political Science Theses and Capstones

Is there a reason why a particular county might use asset forfeiture more than others? Asset forfeiture, in short, is law enforcement confiscating any items used in the act of committing a crime. As many governments face more budget crunches and deficits all means of revenue will become more vital to everyday operations. Everything gets reported back to the Minnesota State Auditor, where I was able to get complete data on every county. For variables such as education, race and others I drew from numerous government websites. I wanted to see if certain variables correlated with higher incidence of forfeiture. …


Juvenile Delinquency Policy And Juvenile Crime In The American States, Jennifer Baker Apr 2010

Juvenile Delinquency Policy And Juvenile Crime In The American States, Jennifer Baker

Political Science Theses and Capstones

Every year each state comes out with a report on all the possible crimes that were committed and how many people were convicted for various crimes in a given state. The same goes for juveniles, as reported in the Juvenile Offenders and Victims 2006 National Report. I compiled data on the fifty states and their programs directed towards juveniles. I then compared the different crimes against the different programs to see if there was any significant difference in Crime rates between states having a specific juvenile justice program or not. I found that some of the programs did affect crime …