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Criminology & Penology
Bill Sanders, Khadija Monk
Summary: This paper describes the retaliatory gang homicide interruptions performed by an interventionist in black communities in South Los Angeles. Using various techniques, the interventionist successfully prevented at least one homicide.
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Carolina Sarrate-Costa, Marisol Lila, Luis Moya-Albiol, Angel Romero-Martinez
Summary: This study examines the importance of psychopathy for intimate partner violence (IPV) perpetration and its impact on the psychophysiological response to acute stress. The results show significant differences between IPV perpetrators and nonviolent men in psychopathic traits and their physiological response. The study highlights the role of reduced vagal tone as a characteristic of psychopathic traits.
JOURNAL OF AGGRESSION MALTREATMENT & TRAUMA
(2023)
Article
Criminology & Penology
Md. Golam Rabbani, Natasha Pusch
Summary: This study examined cyberbullying and found an overlap between perpetration and victimization. Overall, measures of low self-control better predicted cyberbullying.
CRIME & DELINQUENCY
(2023)
Article
Criminology & Penology
Cory P. Haberman, Ming Tang, Clay Driscoll, Bradley J. O'Guinn, Calvin Proffit, J. C. Barnes
Summary: The study examines the impact of an investigative checklist on evidence collection by police officers during routine burglary investigations. The randomized control trial conducted in virtual reality shows that officers randomly provided with a checklist were more likely to collect evidence items located outside of the victim's home. Further research is needed to determine if checklists improve evidence collection in real-life settings.
JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL CRIMINOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Criminology & Penology
Ana Ballesteros-Pena, Cristina Fernandez-Bessa, Jose A. Brandariz
Summary: This paper discusses the important changes happening in the field of immigration detention in Europe and challenges the existing detention-centric models of enforcement. It explores the versatility and resilience of detention practices and examines the consolidation of hotspot archipelago in Mediterranean Europe. The paper concludes by exploring the promises and pitfalls of a changing detention landscape and suggesting directions for future research.
PUNISHMENT & SOCIETY-INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PENOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Criminology & Penology
Wonki Lee
Summary: This study used moderated-mediation analysis to examine the moderating role of the propensity for criminal coping in the link between negative emotions and delinquent behaviors from a general strain theory perspective. The results revealed that the propensity for criminal coping plays a significant role in connecting negative emotions and engagement in delinquent behaviors.
Article
Criminology & Penology
Ronald Kramer
Summary: Grounded in an analysis of the Netflix series Dahmer-Monster, this article offers a theory that crime dramas, including Dahmer-Monster, can be understood as a mediated freak show. It argues that these shows present abnormal images to reaffirm the concept of normalcy for the audience. The article contributes to connecting critical criminologies with scholarly interest in ableism and speciesism.
CRIME MEDIA CULTURE
(2023)
Article
Criminology & Penology
Sara Rushwan, Halyna Skipalska, Ariadna Capasso, Peter Navario, Theresa Castillo
Summary: This study focused on gender-based violence, particularly domestic violence, among older women in Ukraine's conflict setting. The analysis found that 60% of women aged 60 and above had experienced domestic violence. Local women were more likely to experience domestic violence compared to displaced women.
JOURNAL OF INTERPERSONAL VIOLENCE
(2023)
Article
Criminology & Penology
Andrew Millie, Liam Ralph, Michael Rowe, Matthew Jones
Summary: This article examines the visual symbolism of policing in relation to the presence or absence of police stations, focusing on England where police station closures have been common in recent years. The study draws on interviews with police estate managers and explores their reasons for closure and the resulting impact on visibility. The analysis considers the concept of the abstract police, suggesting that police officers have become more detached from the communities they serve. The closure of police stations is attributed to austerity measures, unsuitability of existing buildings, changes in demand, and changes in police models. However, the article argues that the presence or absence of a local police station can be interpreted semiotically as a symbol of police investment or lack of interest in the community. The significance of these findings is discussed.
POLICING & SOCIETY
(2023)
Article
Criminology & Penology
Miriam S. Johnson, Martine Stordrange Hyvik, Ida Caroline Brathen, Svein Magnussen, Rolf Magnus Grung, Ragnhild Klingenberg Roed, Are Hugo Pripp, Gunn Astrid Baugerud
Summary: This study examined the use and effectiveness of visual aids in investigative interviews with preschool-aged children. The findings showed that visual aids were utilized in the majority of the interviews, with emotion cards and drawing materials being the most commonly used aids. Directive and option-posing questions were the most frequently asked alongside visual aids, while open-ended invitations were used less frequently. Open-ended invitations elicited the most relevant information from the interviewees. The study highlights the need for standardized guidelines and specialized training for the use of visual aids in interviews with young children.
JOURNAL OF POLICE AND CRIMINAL PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Criminology & Penology
Jukka Kononen
Summary: This article discusses the immigration detention system in Finland and emphasizes the power of the police in controlling mobile populations. Immigration detention is characterized by granting the police broad powers to enforce immigration decisions and social control, as well as its connection to crime prevention and control of irregular migration.
PUNISHMENT & SOCIETY-INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PENOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Criminology & Penology
Stuti S. Kokkalera, Wesley T. Smith, Beatriz Amalfi Wronski
Summary: In the 2012 Miller v. Alabama case, the U.S. Supreme Court instructed states to provide a meaningful opportunity for release to juvenile lifers, acknowledging their lesser culpability and potential for rehabilitation. This study found that the parole board's decision-making guidelines, revised in accordance with the Miller ruling, influenced both the outcome and speed of decision-making. Factors such as rehabilitative efforts, time served, and opposition at parole hearings were also associated with the likelihood of release.
YOUTH VIOLENCE AND JUVENILE JUSTICE
(2023)
Review
Criminology & Penology
Elizabeth M. Allen, Leso Munala, Jody Ward-Rannow
Summary: This review finds that GBV interventions in Africa do not consider the effects of climate change, despite some interventions being effective. It suggests opportunities for improvement, such as incorporating economic independence programs and climate change education.
TRAUMA VIOLENCE & ABUSE
(2023)
Article
Criminology & Penology
Wonki Lee
Summary: This study examined the association between parental abuse, negative school experiences, depressive emotional state, and substance use of female adolescents. Results showed that parental abuse and negative school experiences significantly influenced the depression of female adolescents. Additionally, depression mediated the effects of parental abuse and negative relationship with teachers on female adolescents' substance use.
CRIME & DELINQUENCY
(2023)
Article
Criminology & Penology
Holly Taylor-Dunn, Lis Bates, Dominic Reed, Anna Hopkins, Shona Morrison
Summary: Researchers investigating gender-based violence (GBV) face unique challenges, and it is important to consider their needs. Reflections from a study conducted during the COVID-19 pandemic suggest that while remote research provided flexibility, it also posed emotional challenges. This article highlights the value of clinical supervision in addressing these challenges and recommends that all GBV researchers have access to this resource.
JOURNAL OF GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE
(2023)
Article
Criminology & Penology
Naomi Pfitzner, Jasmine Mcgowan
Summary: As COVID-19 spread globally, victims of domestic and family violence faced challenges in accessing support services due to lockdown measures. A study in Australia found that although remote support had its challenges, it also improved accessibility for some victims. Therefore, a hybrid service model that combines remote and in-person support should be retained to cater to diverse victim needs and communities.
JOURNAL OF GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE
(2023)
Article
Criminology & Penology
Kashish Pandey, Shruti Narain, Azmat Jahan
Summary: This study aimed to investigate infidelity behavior by developing a new measurement method. The sample consisted of university students and professionals, and factor analysis was used to obtain a one-dimensional scale. The preliminary results confirmed the reliability of the scale.
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Stephen Foster, Jarrod E. Bock, Mauricio Carvallo
Summary: This research investigates the link between honor norms and hostile attribution bias, and how it contributes to aggressive outcomes commonly found in cultures of honor. The study finds significant indirect effects from honor endorsement to aggression through attributions of hostility and anticipated anger. The findings suggest that honor-endorsing individuals are more likely to interpret benign and ambiguous scenarios as hostile, contributing to their propensity for aggression.
PSYCHOLOGY OF VIOLENCE
(2023)
Article
Criminology & Penology
David Gadd, Laura Watt, Maria Pampaka, Filippo Varese, Cath White, Rabiya Majeed-Ariss
Summary: This article outlines a feasibility study to investigate the potential of measuring the support needs of adult service users of a sexual assault referral centre (SARC). The study designed a self-completion questionnaire to capture these needs and understand how they change over time and with support provided. The results demonstrate the value of combining information gathered by forensic physicians with a social survey. However, more research is needed to understand what methods will help survivors commit to completing follow-up questionnaires.
JOURNAL OF GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE
(2023)
Article
Criminology & Penology
William J. Schultz
Summary: This article presents research on correctional officers, examining how their perception of vulnerability shapes their actions and working personalities. It introduces the concept of the vulnerability axiom to explain their perception of their position within prisons and highlights its significance for future research.
