Article
Criminology & Penology
Leanne M. Nunn, Romy Winter, Ronald Frey, Nicole L. Asquith
Summary: Despite increased research, policy attention, and funding, reported rates of intimate partner abuse (IPA) have not decreased in the last decade. This study explored the earliest warning signs of IPA to inform the development of effective prevention strategies. Interviews with 13 female victim-survivors in heterosexual relationships revealed negative reactions to their partner's early behaviors but did not recognize them as signs of abuse. The main themes that emerged from the research were: 1) compromised reactions to abusive behaviors, 2) controlling behaviors in the early stages of the relationship that dismissed the participants' beliefs and decisions, and 3) male partners demonstrating exceptional charm and intense pursuit. Gender inequity was identified as the main driver of IPA, and women's socialization created a context that increased the effectiveness of men's control strategies. Primary prevention programs need to include narratives of lived experience of IPA and enhance women's ability to prioritize their own values and needs over their partner's.
JOURNAL OF GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE
(2023)
Article
Criminology & Penology
Jana de Villiers, Lorraine Johnstone
Summary: This paper discusses a case study of violence in an intellectual disability inpatient setting and demonstrates that addressing situational risk factors can effectively reduce violence rates, leading to improved service quality.
CRIMINAL BEHAVIOUR AND MENTAL HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Criminology & Penology
Porche A. W. Okafor
Summary: Decades of sentencing research have shown disparities in sentencing outcomes based on various factors, such as race, ethnicity, sex, age, and racial/ethnic contexts. This study aims to address the lack of attention given to the intersection of individual-level characteristics across racial and ethnic contexts and its contribution to sentencing disparities.
PSYCHOLOGY CRIME & LAW
(2023)
Article
Criminology & Penology
Grant Drawve, Casey T. Harris
Summary: Aggravated assault and homicide increased in the United States in 2020 and 2021, leading to public concern. This study focuses on the City of Little Rock, Arkansas and finds that the surge in violence only impacted around 14% of street segments, with a similar proportion experiencing a decrease in violence during the same period.
POLICE PRACTICE AND RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Criminology & Penology
Jakub Drapal, Mojca Plesnicar
Summary: This article focuses on sentencing disparities and structuring sentencing discretion in former socialist European countries (FSECs), highlighting their emphasis on individualization and distrust towards the executive branch. Despite the increasing research on these countries' sentencing issues, scholarly and professional debates remain limited.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL ON CRIMINAL POLICY AND RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Criminology & Penology
Keller G. Sheppard, Jorge L. Hernandez, Jovontae Butts, Orlando Mendonca, Julie C. Orange
Summary: This study examines the relationship between risk factors and future involvement in the juvenile justice system for youth in Florida. The findings suggest that educational deficits are among the most influential risk factors, especially for older youth. Additionally, neighborhood disadvantage directly affects system involvement, but only for youth under 12.
CRIMINOLOGY & PUBLIC POLICY
(2023)
Article
Criminology & Penology
Katie M. Edwards, Emily E. Camp, Tiffani N. Luethke, Ramona Herrington, Lavonne Roach, Maggie Bertsche, Preciouse Trujillo, India Rose Carter-Bolick, Natira Mullet, Diana Than
Summary: A photovoice study with 13 Lakota women found that there were various obstacles to reintegration, such as finding stable housing and employment. The study also highlighted trauma, grief, and loss as significant challenges during the reintegration process. Despite these difficulties, the women identified their ability to connect with others, nature, and their culture as essential sources of strength and resilience.
FEMINIST CRIMINOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Criminology & Penology
Stefan Suhling, Marcel Gueridon
Summary: Various studies show that integrating into education, profession, or job activities after imprisonment can reduce the possibility of committing another offense. This study investigates whether inmates who are granted unaccompanied temporary releases are more likely to find employment after their sentence ends. The findings indicate that inmates who had unaccompanied temporary releases were already better socially integrated and had a lower risk of recidivism. However, the effect of temporary release on employment was only marginal and inconsistent for those who had previously received unaccompanied temporary releases. On the other hand, the effect was greater and more consistent for those who had not received unaccompanied temporary releases. These results suggest that a more liberal temporary release policy in social therapy could enhance the opportunities for educational, professional, or job activities at the end of the sentence.
MONATSSCHRIFT FUR KRIMINOLOGIE UND STRAFRECHTSREFORM
(2023)
Article
Criminology & Penology
Stacy H. Haynes, Eric G. Lambert, David C. May, Linda D. Keena, Matthew C. Leone
Summary: This study investigated the impact of different types of work-family conflict on job stress among correctional staff. The results showed that strain-based conflict and behavior-based conflict were significant predictors of job stress. These findings emphasize the importance of differentiating between dimensions of work-family conflict.
PSYCHOLOGY CRIME & LAW
(2023)
Article
Criminology & Penology
Lena C. Carl, Friedrich Losel
Summary: Correctional privileges, such as temporal absences, in the German penal system are important for offender rehabilitation and preventing recidivism. However, there is limited empirical research on differences between offenders with and without privileges, as well as the outcomes of reoffending. This study examines the relationship between risk factors, temporal absence, and recidivism among incarcerated sexual offenders in Bavaria. The findings suggest that prisoners granted temporal absence are less likely to recidivate, and offenders with unfavorable release conditions have a higher risk of reoffending, even after controlling for other risk factors.
MONATSSCHRIFT FUR KRIMINOLOGIE UND STRAFRECHTSREFORM
(2023)
Article
Criminology & Penology
Mansour Pourmehdi
Summary: This article examines the perception of violence against women (VAW) in the Middle East and North Africa in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. The study found that men and social conservatism were less likely to perceive an increase in VAW in the community. However, individuals with religious beliefs had higher odds of perceiving violence in the community. Those whose jobs were interrupted due to the pandemic were more likely to perceive an increase in VAW compared to those whose jobs were not disrupted. The perception of a poor economic situation in the country strongly predicted the belief that VAW had increased. The government's handling of the crisis and overall performance also influenced the perception of increased VAW. Investigating these factors is crucial for developing prevention strategies and improving community and institutional reactions to future disasters.
JOURNAL OF INTERPERSONAL VIOLENCE
(2023)
Article
Criminology & Penology
Frieder Duenkel, Stefan Harrendorf, Bernd Geng, Ineke Pruin, Paul Beresnatzki, Judith Treig
Summary: The article compares the legal conditions and practical developments of relaxation of prison regimes, particularly transfer to open prisons and different forms of prison leave, in Germany's federal states. The statistics show variations in practice across different states, with some states accommodating significantly more prisoners in open prisons and using transition-oriented measures more frequently than others. The article also discusses the decline in prison leaves during the Covid pandemic. Overall, the article highlights the untapped potential and deficits of a transition-oriented prison system, suggesting that liberal prison practices do not compromise public safety.
MONATSSCHRIFT FUR KRIMINOLOGIE UND STRAFRECHTSREFORM
(2023)
Article
Criminology & Penology
Wonki Lee
Summary: This study investigated the mediating effect of anger between primary sources of strain and violent behavior in South Korean adolescents, and found significant mediation. The results support the main proposition of general strain theory and its applicability in a cross-cultural context.
JOURNAL OF INTERPERSONAL VIOLENCE
(2023)
Article
Criminology & Penology
Egbert Zavala, Krystlelynn Caraballo
Summary: This study examines the applicability of Agnew's Social Concern Theory in explaining family violence among Latino families. Findings from the El Paso Neighborhood Survey Project indicate that higher levels of social capital and familismo are associated with lower odds of perpetrating family violence, while code of the streets increases the likelihood of family violence. Obligation to obey the police, however, does not have a significant effect.
JOURNAL OF INTERPERSONAL VIOLENCE
(2023)
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Criminology & Penology
Angelica Duran-Martinez
Summary: This article discusses the relevance of negotiating with criminal groups in Latin America and its potential for reducing violence and generating peace. The effectiveness of negotiations depends on the cohesion of the state and the control of criminal groups. Challenges include scaling up security gains beyond homicide reduction and creating arrangements involving civilians, states, and criminals. Bridging the gap between peacebuilding principles and objective power considerations is necessary to address these challenges.
CRIME LAW AND SOCIAL CHANGE
(2023)
Article
Criminology & Penology
Paolo Bailo, Filippo Gibelli, Asaea Celletti, Anna Caraffa, Ascanio Sirignano, Giovanna Ricci
Summary: This research analyzed the characteristics of people who died by suicide in Italian prisons between 2010 and 2020. The study found that factors associated with an increased risk of suicide in prisons include nighttime periods, specific months, short detention duration, murder conviction, male gender, around 40 years old, access to hanging materials, and being interned or awaiting trial. Prison overcrowding was not identified as a risk factor for suicide.
CRIMINAL BEHAVIOUR AND MENTAL HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Criminology & Penology
Hicran Karatas
Summary: Fear of crime is nurtured by folklore and the media, which shape people's fear through different means. Through the study of child abductions and organ thefts, this paper finds that mothers from different generations have different fears for their children's safety.
Article
Criminology & Penology
Claire Hamilton
Summary: This study conducts a comparative analysis of radical right populist discourse in France and Ireland in response to recent shocking crimes, revealing that the expression of security concerns differs between the two countries, suggesting a more complex relationship between security and populism than currently depicted in the literature.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF CRIMINOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Haley R. Zettler, Eraina Schauss, Regan Williams, Kiersten Hawes, Anne Conway, Sydnie Allen, Jihan Rashed, Brian Ahern, Chi Li, Melanie Burgess, Debra Bartelli, Mary Neal, Courtney Loveless
Summary: Gun violence has remained the primary cause of injuries among pediatric patients. This study examined the factors associated with firearm-related injuries in a pediatric hospital. The results revealed that adolescents and patients with higher ACE scores were more likely to experience intentional firearm injuries, while white patients were less likely to experience intentional firearm injuries. These findings highlight the structural factors such as poverty and systemic racism that contribute to the increased risk of firearm violence. Therefore, there is a need to expand violence prevention programs in hospitals and schools.
JOURNAL OF AGGRESSION MALTREATMENT & TRAUMA
(2023)
Article
Criminology & Penology
Jonathan P. Caulkins, Philippe C. Schicker, H. Brinton Milward, Peter Reuter
Summary: Overdose deaths in North America have increased rapidly due to the illegal spread of fentanyl. This study examines a dark web fentanyl-selling operation and finds that it experienced significant sales growth and lower prices with increasing order sizes. The findings suggest that shutting down individual organizations may not effectively constrain the supply due to the high growth rates and price markups.
