Article
Criminology & Penology
Claire Nolasco Braaten, Lily Chi-Fang Tsai
Summary: This study analyzes the penalties imposed on corporate violators in the United States, finding that the involvement of the U.S. Department of Justice and the existence of Free Trade Agreements with the violator's country of incorporation are associated with lower penalties, while being a U.S. public company is associated with higher penalties.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF LAW CRIME AND JUSTICE
(2024)
Article
Criminology & Penology
Carolien J. Aantjes, Rehana Capurchande, Carlos Cuinhane, Vasco Muchanga, Khatia Munguambe
Summary: This paper examines how family dynamics and normative role expectations influence disclosure decisions of LGBTI youth, highlighting the importance of conforming to heteronormative norms and maintaining secrecy to protect family relationships. Mediation by family elders positively impacts communication and protects against discrimination.
LGBTQ FAMILY-AN INTERDISCIPLINARY JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Criminology & Penology
Jung Chen
Summary: Based on 53 in-depth interviews, this article explores how gay fathers navigate time and relationships in their reproductive journeys, challenging heteronormative timeframes. The findings reveal different temporal-relational paths and highlight the significance of relationships in reproductive decision-making.
LGBTQ FAMILY-AN INTERDISCIPLINARY JOURNAL
(2024)
Review
Criminology & Penology
Dimitri Daldegan-Bueno, Benedikt Fischer
Summary: There is a significant association between cocaine use and violence in Brazil. Studies have found higher levels of victimization or perpetration of violence among cocaine users, including robbery, assault, homicide, and sexual abuse. Violence outcomes play a major role in the adverse consequences of cocaine use in Brazil.
AGGRESSION AND VIOLENT BEHAVIOR
(2024)
Review
Criminology & Penology
Heather Paterson, Brandon C. Welsh
Summary: Pair-matching in randomized controlled trials has gained attention in various fields and has been shown to have more advantages compared to simple RCTs. This review highlights that RCTs cannot be treated as a single evaluation design, and the advantages of pair-matching hold for different units of allocation. Moreover, pair-matching can be used with small samples in cluster-based trials without compromising statistical power or degrees of freedom. However, its applicability may vary in different types of RCTs. The implications for evaluation research and public policy are discussed.
AGGRESSION AND VIOLENT BEHAVIOR
(2024)
Review
Criminology & Penology
Sarah Janes, Lindsey Gilling McIntosh, Suzanne O'Rourke, Matthias Schwannauer
Summary: This systematic review and meta-analysis examined the association between cognitive abilities and violent outcomes. The study found a wide range of effect sizes and significant heterogeneity, calling for a consensus on the most relevant neuropsychological risk factors for violence.
AGGRESSION AND VIOLENT BEHAVIOR
(2024)
Article
Criminology & Penology
Medareshaw Tafesse Melkamu, Woldeab Teshome
Summary: This study investigated the impact of collective efficacy and policing practices on residents' perception of crime problems in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The results showed that collective efficacy significantly predicted residents' perceptions of crime problem, and police procedural justice evaluation also affected residents' perception of crime problem.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL ON CRIMINAL POLICY AND RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Criminology & Penology
Colleen S. Miles, Diane S. Morse
Summary: This study examines the links between transportation, supervision requirements, and risk for women living in rural towns during probation, highlighting the risks in mothering roles, housing, and relationship safety due to limited transportation access. The findings have implications for policies and future research.
FEMINIST CRIMINOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Criminology & Penology
Samuel Langton, Tim Verlaan, Stijn Ruiter
Summary: Analyses of emergency calls for service data in the United States suggest that around 50% of dispatched police deployment time is spent on crime-related incidents. This study compares different operationalizations of 'time spent' using dispatch data for Amsterdam, and finds that the general proportional breakdowns are fairly robust to the time measure used. However, for some incident categories and types, the results are not robust to the different operationalizations.
Article
Criminology & Penology
Fiona Catherine Long
Summary: This article examines society's perception of crime victims, particularly those categorized as "delinquent victims". Focusing on homelessness in the United Kingdom, the article critiques the "victim" label, which conflicts with real crime victims but also shapes our understanding of visible and invisible victims. Homeless individuals experience heightened victimization but often do not fit the traditional victim profile. The study utilizes drawing as a research method to explore public perceptions of homelessness and crime, revealing unexpected and significant visual representations that often overlook the crime element and rely on stereotypical images of homelessness. The article underscores the importance of visibility and suggests areas for future research.
INTERNATIONAL REVIEW OF VICTIMOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Criminology & Penology
Madhav Bhargav, Lorraine Swords
Summary: This study examines the relationship between adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and positive childhood experiences (PCEs) with mental health outcomes in college students. The findings support the hypotheses that ACEs predict poorer mental health outcomes, while PCEs predict better mental health outcomes and mitigate the negative effects of ACEs. The study underscores the importance of promoting PCEs and preventing ACEs for long-term mental health in college students.
JOURNAL OF INTERPERSONAL VIOLENCE
(2023)
Article
Criminology & Penology
Julie M. Krupa
Summary: Drawing on literature on juvenile justice and social determinants of health, this study examines the impact of juvenile justice system contact on the health of young adults. The results suggest that experiences of arrest and adjudication during adolescence have negative consequences for young adults' health.
YOUTH VIOLENCE AND JUVENILE JUSTICE
(2023)
Article
Criminology & Penology
Julia Mcneil, Uzma S. Rehman
Summary: Up to 32% of adults have experienced childhood maltreatment, which negatively impacts their sexual and romantic relationships. Emotional avoidance strategies, fear of one's own emotions, and emotion recognition mediate these effects. Treating affective processes is crucial in helping victims of childhood maltreatment.
JOURNAL OF INTERPERSONAL VIOLENCE
(2023)
Review
Criminology & Penology
Isabo Goormans, Agnes Verbouw, Christophe Vandeviver
Summary: This article provides a comprehensive overview of the psychological and physical consequences of violence against police and identifies the risk and protective factors associated with adverse consequences. The study reveals that police officers not only experience primary victimization but also secondary victimization. However, the progress in this field is hindered by a lack of recent studies and diverse research approaches.
TRAUMA VIOLENCE & ABUSE
(2023)
Article
Criminology & Penology
Joseph Yaw Asomah
Summary: This article discusses the relationship between democratic governance and corruption, with a focus on the case of Ghana. Through an analysis of constitutionalism and the rule of law, it emphasizes the importance of citizens in promoting these principles.
CRIME LAW AND SOCIAL CHANGE
(2023)
Correction
Criminology & Penology
Mette-Louise E. Johansen
BRITISH JOURNAL OF CRIMINOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Criminology & Penology
Andrew Dunn
Summary: Criminological writing on the poverty-crime nexus has been lacking in academic engagement with the definition of poverty. Previous studies that linked crime rates to poverty levels often used infant mortality rates as a proxy for poverty. This article presents the first study of cross-national crime differences using measures of absolute poverty and relative poverty. The findings show a positive correlation between both measures of poverty and rates of assault/mugging, stealing, homicide, and intimate partner violence against women. Relative poverty is closely linked to inequality, while absolute poverty is closely linked to low socio-economic development, supporting the view that economic inequality is generally criminogenic while modernisation is not.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF COMPARATIVE AND APPLIED CRIMINAL JUSTICE
(2023)
Article
Criminology & Penology
Carter Hay, Walter Forrest, Brian Stults, Ryan Meldrum, Brennan Kirkpatrick
Summary: This study advances theoretical arguments for the concept of self-control as both an individual and collective quality. Empirical findings show that school-level self-control significantly affects substance use and delinquency, and low school-level self-control amplifies the effects of individual low self-control.
JOURNAL OF RESEARCH IN CRIME AND DELINQUENCY
(2023)
Article
Criminology & Penology
Olga Gancevici, Alexandra Maftei
Summary: The myths about domestic violence refer to false beliefs that aim to downplay, deny, or justify aggression. This research examined the factors underlying these myths using a socio-cognitive perspective. The study found that moral disengagement was the only predictor for acceptance of the myths in the male sample, while hostile sexism was the strongest predictor in the female sample. These results highlight the importance of examining personal and cultural factors when considering beliefs about domestic violence.
Article
Criminology & Penology
Elien Goossens, Eric Maes, Luc Robert, Tom Daems, Anouk Mertens
Summary: Prisoner victimization poses significant challenges to penal institutions worldwide. Previous research has provided extensive knowledge on risk factors for prisoner victimization, and this study contributes by exploring the role of community crime theory and prison climate dimensions. The findings suggest that prison climate dimensions, in addition to other risk factors, significantly contribute to explaining prisoner victimization.
VICTIMS & OFFENDERS
(2023)
