Rape Culture, Victim Blaming, And The Role Of Media In The Criminal Justice System,
2017
Eastern Kentucky University
Rape Culture, Victim Blaming, And The Role Of Media In The Criminal Justice System, Lily K. Thacker
Kentucky Journal of Undergraduate Scholarship
Rape culture and the practice of victim blaming are inherently linked phenomena, and both are prevalent in American society. The existence of a rape culture which normalizes sexual violence and blames rape victims for the attacks against them strongly affects the American criminal justice system, influencing both the outcomes of rape trials and the treatment of rape victims. In particular, the media’s methods of discussing and portraying rape are examined as primary sources for the perpetuation of rape culture, and the effects of these media representations of rape on the outcomes of real rape trials are also examined. The problematic …
Solitary Confinement: Social Death And Its Afterlives,
2017
San Jose State University
Solitary Confinement: Social Death And Its Afterlives, Jen Rushforth
Themis: Research Journal of Justice Studies and Forensic Science
No abstract provided.
Minimum Education Requirements For Crime Scene Investigators,
2017
San Jose State University
Minimum Education Requirements For Crime Scene Investigators, Araseli Saldivar
Themis: Research Journal of Justice Studies and Forensic Science
The initial crime scene investigation is critical since it is the primary step in the investigative process; therefore, individuals assigned to process a scene should be highly educated. Improperly educated (or uneducated) crime scene investigators (CSIs) can mishandle evidence during an investigation, affecting the outcome of cases. The minimum education requirement for CSIs should transition from a high school diploma—the current requirement—toward a bachelor’s degree. The importance of acquiring a college-level education is observed in a study conducted on crime scene examiners in Australia. To determine the educational requirement for CSIs in the United States, information was gathered electronically from …
Optimizing Collection Of Trace Biological Samples From Vehicle Headrests,
2017
San Jose State University
Optimizing Collection Of Trace Biological Samples From Vehicle Headrests, Kevin Tang, Jesse Ramirez, John Bond, Jocelyn Weart, Yvette Delatorre, Ian Fitch, Steven Lee
Themis: Research Journal of Justice Studies and Forensic Science
Tape-lifting and swabbing are two methods commonly used for collecting biological samples in the United Kingdom and United States to investigate vehicle crimes. Determining the optimal collection method may lead to an increase in generating DNA profiles and crime-solving. The objective of this study is to evaluate the efficiency of adhesive tape and the double-swab collection methods for investigating vehicle crimes with possible touch DNA samples. Two experiments were conducted to evaluate the use of tape-lifts and swabs on spiked common vehicle fabric materials. The efficiency of recovery between the two collection methods was performed using qPCR. The results from …
How Japan’S Cultural Norms Affect Policing: A Side-By-Side Comparison With The United States,
2017
San Jose State University
How Japan’S Cultural Norms Affect Policing: A Side-By-Side Comparison With The United States, Katrina Tran
Themis: Research Journal of Justice Studies and Forensic Science
The ways of policing have been critiqued throughout the years—some have advocated for a direct approach while others value diplomatic techniques. Consideration is emphasized by how culture affects policing in the United States and Japan. In the United States, the customs of policing involve violence, individualism, pragmatism, social mobility, and low power distance, whereas Japan encourages non-violence, face-saving, conservatism, and high power distance. The difference in these cultural norms reflects how policing is conducted in these two countries. To understand how policing in these two countries are different, this paper examines the difference of cultural norms and its impact on …
Body-Worn Cameras: Reducing Citizen Complaints And Improving Relationships,
2017
San Jose State University
Body-Worn Cameras: Reducing Citizen Complaints And Improving Relationships, Julie Bui
Themis: Research Journal of Justice Studies and Forensic Science
Video recordings of police-citizen interactions, most notably those obtained from the dashboard cameras (dashcams) of police cars, have been successful in objectively capturing police-citizen exchanges. However, since police-civilian interactions do not solely occur in front of police cars, dashcams present significant limitations. Off-camera violent, and sometimes fatal, encounters (such as the notorious Ferguson case) have fueled increased public support for body-worn cameras. This is especially true in cases with conflicting accounts from the officer(s), victim(s), and witness(es). Requiring officers to wear bodycams may reduce incidents of force and citizen complaints, and increase officer accountability. This paper will present peer-reviewed research …
Narcissistic Traits Of Police Officers In America,
2017
San Jose State University
Narcissistic Traits Of Police Officers In America, Paloma Moran
Themis: Research Journal of Justice Studies and Forensic Science
The narcissistic traits of police officers aged 17 to 78 in the United States affect American citizens in various degrees. Improvements made to pre-employment psychological evaluations, such as the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI-2), the L (Lie) Scale, and the Narcissistic Personality Inventory (NPI), may detect and screen out police officer candidates with underlying Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD). It is important that candidates with NPD be screened out as, if they become officers, they may commit acts of police misconduct, which greatly affect the safety and trust of the American people.
Mass Shootings And The Media: How Race And Ethnicity Influence Media Coverage,
2017
San Jose State University
Mass Shootings And The Media: How Race And Ethnicity Influence Media Coverage, Emily Wheeler
Themis: Research Journal of Justice Studies and Forensic Science
Topics related to crime and the criminal justice system comprise a majority of topics discussed in the media. This study explores how media coverage of mass shootings varies based on the racial or ethnic identity of the shooter. Topics examined include popular beliefs and misconceptions about the race of mass murderers, the role mass media plays in influencing public perceptions about race and crime related topics, and the alarming rate at which the public recognizes and accepts the media as a reliable source of information when official data sources provide a much different picture. Further analysis of the Columbine High …
Meeting Flyers, 1996-1997,
2017
University of North Florida
Meeting Flyers, 1996-1997, American Society Of Criminology. Division On Women And Crime
Division on Women and Crime Documents and Correspondence
Subject files pertaining to miscellaneous activities and issues: ASC annual meeting activities, 1996-1997 (includes planning for 1996 plenary session); publicity for Meetings, 1996-97
Correspondence: Newsletters And Notes On The History Of The Division.,
2017
University of North Florida
Correspondence: Newsletters And Notes On The History Of The Division., American Society Of Criminology. Division On Women And Crime, Phyllis Jo Baunach, Nancy K. Wilson
Division on Women and Crime Documents and Correspondence
No abstract provided.
Financial Reports Of The Dwc, 1990-1997; 1999.,
2017
University of North Florida
Financial Reports Of The Dwc, 1990-1997; 1999., American Society Of Criminology. Division On Women And Crime
Division on Women and Crime Documents and Correspondence
1990 report includes review of finances for years 1983-1990.
Financial Reports Of The Dwc, 1984-1994,
2017
University of North Florida
Financial Reports Of The Dwc, 1984-1994, American Society Of Criminology. Division On Women And Crime
Division on Women and Crime Documents and Correspondence
No abstract provided.
Financial Reports Of The Dwc, 1996-1997,
2017
University of North Florida
Financial Reports Of The Dwc, 1996-1997, American Society Of Criminology. Division On Women And Crime
Division on Women and Crime Documents and Correspondence
No abstract provided.
The Limits Of Prosecutorial Power,
2017
William & Mary Law School
Academy Of Criminal Justice Sciences, Correspondence And Executive Board Minutes. 1987,
2017
University of North Florida
Academy Of Criminal Justice Sciences, Correspondence And Executive Board Minutes. 1987, American Society Of Criminology. Division On Women And Crime
Division on Women and Crime Documents and Correspondence
No abstract provided.
Minutes And Agendas For Dwc Annual And Business Meetings I And Ii.,
2017
University of North Florida
Minutes And Agendas For Dwc Annual And Business Meetings I And Ii., American Society Of Criminology. Division On Women And Crime
Division on Women and Crime Documents and Correspondence
No abstract provided.
Asc Executive Board Meeting Agenda And Notes. November, 1996.,
2017
University of North Florida
Asc Executive Board Meeting Agenda And Notes. November, 1996., American Society Of Criminology. Division On Women And Crime
Division on Women and Crime Documents and Correspondence
No abstract provided.
Membership And Mailing Lists Of Dwc Members. 1996-1997,
2017
University of North Florida
Membership And Mailing Lists Of Dwc Members. 1996-1997, American Society Of Criminology. Division On Women And Crime
Division on Women and Crime Documents and Correspondence
No abstract provided.
Minutes And Agendas For Dwc Annual Meetings. 1982; 1986-87,
2017
University of North Florida
Minutes And Agendas For Dwc Annual Meetings. 1982; 1986-87, American Society Of Criminology. Division On Women And Crime
Division on Women and Crime Documents and Correspondence
No abstract provided.
Correspondence And Meeting Minutes, 1994-1995.,
2017
University of North Florida
Correspondence And Meeting Minutes, 1994-1995., American Society Of Criminology. Division On Women And Crime
Division on Women and Crime Documents and Correspondence
No abstract provided.
