Communities As Allies,
2011
Southern Illinois University
Communities As Allies, Joseph Schafer, Sean P. Varano, Nicholas Libby
Justice Studies Faculty Publications
A popular axiom attributed to British policing is the police are the public and the public are the police. Inherent in this term is a blurring of the distinction between the police and the public they serve; the police are cast as being little different from the citizenry and citizens are cast into a role of responsibility for the safety and well-being of the community. In effect, communities are framed as allies in the fight to ensure safe and secure neighborhoods. Across space and time this idea has held uneven sway within American policing ideologies. This essay considers the relationship …
Demographic And Offense-Related Variables In Pennsylvania Court-Ordered Placements For Juveniles,
2011
University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg
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,
2011
The University of Texas at Austin
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,
2011
Indiana State University
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,
2011
Northeastern Illinois University
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,
2011
University of North Texas
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,
2011
University of North Carolina
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),
2011
Indiana State University
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),
2011
University of Illinois Press
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),
2011
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
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),
2011
Indiana University Southeast
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.
Illicit Drug Analysis By Using Ultra-Short Pulses (Thz Spectroscopy),
2011
Dyson College of Arts and Sciences, Pace University
Illicit Drug Analysis By Using Ultra-Short Pulses (Thz Spectroscopy), Canan Karaalioglu
Cornerstone 3 Reports : Interdisciplinary Informatics
No abstract provided.
Critical Analysis Of Fear Of Crime On College Campuses,
2011
University of Texas at Arlington
Critical Analysis Of Fear Of Crime On College Campuses, Hannah Deason
Criminology & Criminal Justice Theses - Archive
The purpose of this research study is to examine the perception of fear of crime among undergraduate college students who are enrolled in courses in the Criminology and Criminal Justice Department at the University of Texas at Arlington. Surveys were administered to 160 undergraduate students enrolled in courses in the Criminology and Criminal Justice department at the University of Texas at Arlington. Survey responses of female undergraduate students were then compared male undergraduate students to determine knowledge and perception differences relating to sexual assault. In regards to the survey questionnaire administered to the undergraduate students, there were statistically significant differences …
Efficacy Of The Jesness Inventory-Revised Conduct Disorder And Oppositional Defiant Disorder Scales,
2011
Cuyahoga County Juvenile Court Diagnostic Clinic
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,
2011
Prairie View A & M University
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,
2011
North Carolina Central University
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).
The Relationship Among Emotional Intelligence And Leadership Styles Of Law Enforcement Executives,
2011
Walden University
The Relationship Among Emotional Intelligence And Leadership Styles Of Law Enforcement Executives, Gregory, Jr. Campbell
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Policing in the 21st century is becoming more complex and dynamic as law enforcement executives deal with operational, political, and economic challenges. Organizational theory and research indicate positive relationships among emotional intelligence (EI), leadership effectiveness, leadership styles, and employee outcomes. But these relationships have not been investigated in law enforcement organizations. The purpose of this quantitative study was to fill this knowledge gap by exploring the above relationships in a sample of law enforcement executives. Situational leadership theory, full range leadership model, and trait EI theory comprised the theoretical framework for this study. Data were collected from 139 law enforcement …
Criminal History And Lsi-R Scores Of Rsat Participants In The State Of Massachusetts: Impact Of Offender Age On Program Completion And Rates Of Offender Recidivism,
2011
Walden University
Criminal History And Lsi-R Scores Of Rsat Participants In The State Of Massachusetts: Impact Of Offender Age On Program Completion And Rates Of Offender Recidivism, Jewell E. Hankins
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The purpose of this study was to understand how offender age impacted residential substance abuse treatment (RSAT) program success in reducing rates of recidivism for offenders exiting the judicial system. Despite passing legislation in the 1980s and 1990s, which increased the penalties for certain crimes, offender recidivism remains high, with no apparent drop in the number of incarcerations and re-incarcerations, resulting in high costs and threats to the safety and quality of life experienced within communities. Social learning theory, behavioral decision theory, and biologically based theories of behavior were the theoretical foundations. Archival data collected from a RSAT grant program …
Racial Profiling Policy And Its Relation To Pro-Active Policing,
2011
Walden University
Racial Profiling Policy And Its Relation To Pro-Active Policing, Bradley R. Anders
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
To address the primary problem of racial profiling by police, many states have passed legislation that require police departments to collect demographic data on those with whom the officer comes into contact; these data are later evaluated by supervisors. The problem lies in the possibility for police officers to disengage, or depolice, when faced with data collection policies that may be viewed as lessening the officer's discretion. It was this potential to depolice as related to policy interpretation that formed the conceptual framework for this study. As a result, implementation of racial profiling policies may negatively impact the very minorities …
The Utility Of Restorative Justice In Urban Communities For Afro Americans Males 12-17,
2011
Walden University
The Utility Of Restorative Justice In Urban Communities For Afro Americans Males 12-17, Johnny Brooks
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Juvenile delinquency continues to be a major social problem in the United States. One of the more salient problems with the juvenile justice system in the United States is its staggering incarceration rate, which poses a significant problem for youth exposed to the juvenile justice system, and the community as a whole. The purpose of this qualitative case study was to understand the perspective of the program facilitators about the effectiveness of the restorative justice program in reducing recidivism for African American males aged 12 to 17 in Baltimore City's urban community. This study relied upon restorative justice theory as …
