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Criminology & Penology
Camilla De Camargo
Summary: Policing is a high-risk occupation that can lead to a variety of psychosocial problems. During the COVID-19 pandemic, police officers have experienced increased rates of anxiety about contracting the virus, which has also affected their families. Despite this, there is little support from management to help officers cope with these anxieties and fears.
POLICING & SOCIETY
(2022)
Review
Criminology & Penology
Vanesa Perez-Martinez, Jorge Marcos-Marcos, Ariadna Cerdan-Torregrosa, Erica Briones-Vozmediano, Belen Sanz-Barbero, MCarmen Davo-Blanes, Nihaya Daoud, Clarie Edwards, Mariano Salazar, Daniel La Parra-Casado, Carmen Vives-Cases
Summary: This article systematically reviews the characteristics, methodological quality, and findings of educational interventions that aim to prevent various forms of gender-based violence by addressing hegemonic masculinities among young people. The results highlight the importance of a gender-transformative approach to engage young people in critical thinking about hegemonic masculinity and prevent gender-based violence.
TRAUMA VIOLENCE & ABUSE
(2023)
Article
Criminology & Penology
Brendan Lantz, Marin R. Wenger
Summary: This study directly examines the variation in anti-Asian bias and victimization during the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States. The results illustrate the ubiquity of anti-Asian sentiment and the impact of the pandemic on individual experiences with anti-Asian bias victimization. These findings have important implications for addressing COVID-19-related hate crimes moving forward.
JOURNAL OF INTERPERSONAL VIOLENCE
(2023)
Article
Criminology & Penology
Julien Chopin, Eric Beauregard
Summary: This study investigates the role of sexual sadism in the crime-commission process of sexual homicide involving child victims by comparing sadistic and nonsadistic cases. It examines the crime context, characteristics, methods of killing, body recovery characteristics, and forensic awareness strategies used by offenders. The findings suggest that sadistic sexual homicides of children involve structured premeditation, diversified sexual acts, specific methods of killing, and partial use of forensic awareness strategies.
JOURNAL OF INTERPERSONAL VIOLENCE
(2022)
Review
Criminology & Penology
Osnat Zamir
Summary: Childhood maltreatment, including neglect, sexual, emotional, or physical abuse, is associated with lower relationship quality for both men and women, with mediating factors such as psychological distress and insecure attachment. Protective factors, like good coping strategies and early secure attachment, play a role in mitigating the negative effects, while partner characteristics do not. Further research is needed to explore the dyadic effects of various forms of CM on relationship quality and to identify potential mediating and protective factors for prevention programs.
TRAUMA VIOLENCE & ABUSE
(2022)
Review
Criminology & Penology
Sinead Day, Kay Bussey, Nora Trompeter, Deborah Mitchison
Summary: Adolescents in adolescence are more likely to experience disordered eating and negative body image, with teasing and bullying potentially being important factors in their development, but related research has not been fully integrated and there are some methodological limitations.
TRAUMA VIOLENCE & ABUSE
(2022)
Article
Criminology & Penology
Eman Tadros, Katherine A. Durante
Summary: Research indicates that children whose parents frequently argue about them are more likely to have been suspended or expelled from school, and more likely to have had to live with relatives, family friends, or foster parents outside of the home.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OFFENDER THERAPY AND COMPARATIVE CRIMINOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Criminology & Penology
Ezgi Toplu-Demirtas, Nazli Busra Akcabozan-Kayabol, Aysegul Araci-Iyiaydin, Frank D. Fincham
Summary: This study examined cyber dating abuse perpetration among Turkish college students and explored the relationship between anxious attachment and cyber dating abuse. The results showed that anxious attachment was associated with lower trust, anticipated partner infidelity, and jealousy, which in turn led to cyber dating abuse. These findings are significant for understanding and preventing cyber dating abuse.
JOURNAL OF INTERPERSONAL VIOLENCE
(2022)
Review
Criminology & Penology
Julia L. Paulson
Summary: This article systematically reviewed the association between intimate partner violence (IPV) exposure and perinatal post-traumatic stress symptoms (PTSS) and depression. The findings showed a strong relationship between IPV exposure and perinatal mental health, particularly for IPV sustained close to or during the perinatal period. Physical, sexual, and psychological IPV were independently associated with perinatal depression and PTSS. These findings highlight the importance of theoretically driven research and the development of treatment protocols for women worldwide.
TRAUMA VIOLENCE & ABUSE
(2022)
Article
Criminology & Penology
Marwan Akel, Jana Berro, Clara Rahme, Chadia Haddad, Sahar Obeid, Souheil Hallit
Summary: This study aimed to explore the correlation between factors like depression, anxiety, stress, and self-esteem levels in both men and women with domestic violence against women during quarantine. The results showed a higher total abuse score in females, with Muslim females and those with higher anxiety levels significantly associated with higher abuse scores, while higher stress levels were associated with lower abuse scores. This study highlights the emergence of domestic violence against women as a serious issue during quarantine, particularly impacted by factors such as lockdown policies and social/economic implications.
JOURNAL OF INTERPERSONAL VIOLENCE
(2022)
Review
Criminology & Penology
Alberto Vega, Rosario Cabello, Alberto Megias-Robles, Raquel Gomez-Leal, Pablo Fernandez-Berrocal
Summary: Adolescent aggression is a global public health issue with significant and costly consequences. Research suggests that emotional intelligence may act as a protective factor for aggressive behavior in adolescents, with higher levels of EI associated with lower levels of aggression.
TRAUMA VIOLENCE & ABUSE
(2022)
Article
Criminology & Penology
Hojjat Sheikhbardsiri, Parya Jangipour Afshar, Hamideh Baniasadi, Jamileh Farokhzadian
Summary: This study investigated workplace violence against prehospital paramedical personnel in Iran and identified verbal and physical violence as the most common types. It found that medical personnel generally considered violence in the workplace as normal and suggested the need for training courses to reduce workplace violence, promote public health, and decrease psychological stresses and occupational burnout.
JOURNAL OF INTERPERSONAL VIOLENCE
(2022)
Article
Criminology & Penology
A. Kyprianides, B. Bradford, M. Beale, L. Savigar-Shaw, C. Stott, M. Radburn
Summary: Police organisations have a wealth of experience in responding to emergencies, but the unprecedented nature of COVID-19 has presented challenges in developing doctrine and implementing it. The study found that a positive organisational climate was associated with less support for police use of force, more support for procedurally just policing, and increased police officer health and well-being. However, higher levels of self-legitimacy among police officers were associated with poorer health and well-being and increased support for police use of force.
POLICING & SOCIETY
(2022)
Article
Criminology & Penology
Erin Willson, Gretchen Kerr, Ashley Stirling, Stephanie Buono
Summary: This study assessed the prevalence of maltreatment experienced by Canadian National Team athletes, highlighting the common occurrence of psychological harm and neglect. Female athletes reported more experiences of harm, while retired athletes reported more neglect and physical harm. Coaches were the most common perpetrators of harm, except for sexual harm which was more frequently perpetrated by peers.
JOURNAL OF INTERPERSONAL VIOLENCE
(2022)
Review
Criminology & Penology
Arianna Trozze, Josh Kamps, Eray Arda Akartuna, Florian J. Hetzel, Bennett Kleinberg, Toby Davies, Shane D. Johnson
Summary: Cryptocurrency fraud is a growing global concern. This review examines the current state of knowledge about cryptocurrency fraud and provides comprehensive definitions. The findings suggest that research on cryptocurrency fraud is rapidly developing, but we are still at an early stage of thinking about future problems involving cryptocurrencies. Better collaboration and consensus on definitions are needed to address the identified problems.
Review
Criminology & Penology
Amylee Mailhot Amborski, Eve-Line Bussieres, Marie-Pier Vaillancourt-Morel, Christian C. Joyal
Summary: A growing number of large-scale studies suggest that individuals with disabilities are at higher risk of sexual victimization compared to non-disabled individuals, with the risk being significantly higher among adults with disabilities. Sensory impairment is the type of disability associated with the highest risk of sexual victimization. Additionally, individuals with disabilities in African countries have significantly higher odds of experiencing sexual victimization compared to other countries.
TRAUMA VIOLENCE & ABUSE
(2022)
Article
Criminology & Penology
Olga Suhomlinova, Tammy Colleen Ayres, Matthew James Tonkin, Michelle O'Reilly, Emily Wertans, Saoirse Caitlin O'Shea
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating impact on prisoners, particularly due to the higher risk of infection in prison environments. Mitigation strategies adopted by prison systems have unintentionally worsened prisoners' living conditions and exacerbated their suffering.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF CRIMINOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Criminology & Penology
Ateka A. Contractor, Nicole H. Weiss, Shannon R. Forkus, Fallon Keegan
Summary: This study reviewed empirically validated PTSD interventions and found that positive memories, emotions, and cognitions were addressed in some of the interventions, but not emphasized as a primary focus. Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing had the most comprehensive focus on positive internal experiences.
TRAUMA VIOLENCE & ABUSE
(2022)
Article
Criminology & Penology
Shawna J. Lee, Kaitlin P. Ward, Christina M. Rodriguez
Summary: The study found that during the COVID-19 pandemic, disagreements and verbal fighting between couples increased, while disagreements and physical fighting related to COVID-19 did not increase significantly. Couples with higher levels of dyadic coping reported fewer fights and disagreements on average. Increased alcohol use was positively associated with disagreements related to COVID-19, disagreement scores, and verbal fighting scores.
JOURNAL OF INTERPERSONAL VIOLENCE
(2022)
Review
Criminology & Penology
Elizabeth N. Wright, Jocelyn Anderson, Kathleen Phillips, Sheridan Miyamoto
Summary: Intimate partner sexual violence (IPSV) is a prevalent yet under-researched phenomenon. Research suggests that individuals experiencing IPSV are more likely to seek medical, legal, and social services, but less likely to seek informal support. Barriers to seeking care in IPSV include social stigma, fear, and difficulty in identifying IPSV behaviors as abuse. More inclusive research among different populations is needed to address these issues.
TRAUMA VIOLENCE & ABUSE
(2022)
