Article
Criminology & Penology
Judith Velasco, Elisa Salido-Santos, Francisco J. Sanmartin
Summary: This study explores the impact of indirect trauma (secondary trauma and vicarious trauma) in police officers. Results show that traumatized officers have higher levels of secondary trauma and vicarious trauma compared to non-traumatized officers, while those who receive social support exhibit lower levels of secondary trauma and vicarious trauma. Despite the importance of psychological services, only a small percentage of participants actually received support.
JOURNAL OF POLICE AND CRIMINAL PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Criminology & Penology
Gayle Brewer, Jatinder Singh, Minna Lyons
Summary: This study investigated the lived experience of racism in Sikh adults in the United Kingdom and found that the Sikh community is more vulnerable to racism, with appearance being the focus of racist abuse. The study also highlighted the importance of religion as a source of support and cultural pride, as well as the significance of education and bystander behavior.
JOURNAL OF INTERPERSONAL VIOLENCE
(2023)
Article
Criminology & Penology
Kimberly L. Barrett, Coreena Forstner, Maegen Gabriel
Summary: This study analyzed the curriculum data from 410 U.S.-based undergraduate programs in criminology, criminal justice, and related fields to explore the representation of white collar and corporate crime. The findings revealed that nearly half of the programs do not offer courses on this subject and less than 2% of the programs require students to take such courses.
JOURNAL OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE EDUCATION
(2023)
Review
Criminology & Penology
Cary Carr, Lindsey M. King, Jennifer Maizel, Nichole M. Scaglione, Nichole E. Stetten, Julia R. Varnes, Catherine Tomko
Summary: This scoping review provides an overview of violence prevention efforts targeting sex workers in the United States, emphasizing the need for tailored interventions for diverse groups of sex workers. It also suggests future directions for research and program development.
TRAUMA VIOLENCE & ABUSE
(2023)
Article
Criminology & Penology
Enshen Li
Summary: This article addresses the intensification of incarceration in Xi's China. By situating the analysis of incarceration within the theory of penal politics, I argue that China's system of penal control is a purposeful and politically motivated change in policing practices. China, under the current leadership, has responded to emerging social issues that threaten public order and political stability through more aggressive and proactive policing methods.
PUNISHMENT & SOCIETY-INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PENOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Criminology & Penology
Jillian Rivard, Victoria Carlson, Devon E. Labat, Nadja Schreiber Compo
Summary: This study found that interviewer training and pre-interview knowledge have an important impact on witness recall. Witnesses of blind interviewers were able to recall more details and have more accurate recall, while witnesses of incorrectly informed interviewers had negative effects on their recall.
LEGAL AND CRIMINOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Criminology & Penology
Dror Walk, Netanel Dagan
Summary: Parole decisions have a significant impact on individuals and public safety. Previous studies have emphasized the importance of correctional reports submitted by rehabilitation authorities to parole boards, but there has been limited in-depth understanding of these reports. Additionally, the research has not examined the interplay between reasoning used by parole boards and rehabilitation authorities, which represent different orientations and interests.
PUNISHMENT & SOCIETY-INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PENOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Criminology & Penology
Averi R. Fegadel, Michael J. Lynch
Summary: This study aims to examine the genocidal impacts of uranium mining on Native Americans in the Northwest and Northern Plains and their resistance to colonialism. The findings indicate that Native Americans in these areas have suffered from ecological violence, resulting in degraded lands, polluted water sources, and high rates of cancer.
Article
Criminology & Penology
Isabelle F. - Dufour, Stephanie Chouinard-Thivierge, Patrick Lussier
Summary: Emerging adulthood is a period of significant change and life transitions, and justice-involved individuals are more prone to reoffending. While most young offenders eventually desist from crime, the speed at which they do so varies. This study aims to identify factors that accelerate the desistance process, and it highlights substance abuse, procriminal attitudes, and marital and familial problems as key factors associated with young adult recidivism.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF COMPARATIVE AND APPLIED CRIMINAL JUSTICE
(2023)
Article
Criminology & Penology
Lisa Maria Beethoven Steene, Lisa Gaylor, Jane L. Ireland
Summary: This review focuses on the risk and protective factors for self-harm in secure mental health hospitals. Fifty-seven articles were included in the review, and a thematic analysis was conducted to identify the key factors. The study highlights the need for more high quality research in this area.
JOURNAL OF AGGRESSION CONFLICT AND PEACE RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Criminology & Penology
Gernot Klantschnig, Philippe M. Frowd, Elodie Apard, Tarela Ike, Georgios A. Antonopoulos
Summary: Research on organized crime in Africa has mostly focused on its development and spread from the perspective of the state and security. However, this research often relies on exaggerated facts and sensational media reports, and fails to fully understand the significance of illicit activities for the state and people's livelihoods. In contrast, this special issue calls for more empirical research to reveal the differences between state perceptions and on-the-ground realities.
TRENDS IN ORGANIZED CRIME
(2023)
Article
Criminology & Penology
Shelby Gilbreath, Yusen Cheng, Vitoria de Francisco Lopes, Abigail Novak
Summary: This study examines the relationship between adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and domestic violence (DV) referral for juveniles, as well as identifies gender and race/ethnicity differences in referral risk by ACEs. The results indicate that ACEs are associated with DV referral, with a stronger relationship for girls. Latino/a youth also face the greatest risk of referral in relation to ACEs exposure.
YOUTH VIOLENCE AND JUVENILE JUSTICE
(2023)
Article
Criminology & Penology
Guillermo Jesus Escano, William Alex Pridemore
Summary: The study examines the region-specific structural factors affecting homicide rates in Latin America and the Caribbean. The findings indicate a negative association between state legitimacy and homicide rates, and a positive association between remittances and homicide rates.
Article
Criminology & Penology
Meghan A. Novisky, Jennifer Tostlebe, David Pyrooz, Jose Antonio Sanchez
Summary: This study examined how the COVID-19 pandemic affected U.S. prisons and the daily work of prison staff. The findings show that prison operations, particularly in staffing, implementing public health policies, and sustaining correctional programs, were strained. Despite being unprepared, prison systems and staff made efforts to address complex problems with limited resources. The results highlight the need for further development and review of collaborative policies and practices in corrections, leveraging technological innovations to improve operations and communication, and making critical changes in prison management for future emergencies.
Review
Criminology & Penology
Sucharita Maji, Kumari Sarika
Summary: This study systematically reviews the existing literature on LGBTQ microaggression on campus, identifying multiple forms of microaggression that LGBTQ students experience in educational institutions, including environmental and interpersonal forms. These microaggressions negatively impact their academic outcomes and mental health. Intersectionality further contributes to their vulnerability to experiencing microaggression.
JOURNAL OF SCHOOL VIOLENCE
(2023)
Review
Criminology & Penology
Marianne Girard, Mylene Fernet, Natacha Godbout
Summary: This study conducted a metasynthesis on survivors' perspectives of sustained childhood sexual abuse and intimate partner violence victimization. The findings identified two main conceptual categories: barriers to action and broken internal compass. The study highlights the importance of examining cognitive distortions and false beliefs in intervention practices and provides valuable guidelines for practitioners.
TRAUMA VIOLENCE & ABUSE
(2023)
Article
Criminology & Penology
Samantha Gregus, Sarah L. Smith, Timothy A. Cavell
Summary: This study aims to develop a competency-based framework to assist elementary school teachers in supporting chronically bullied children, and to refine the framework based on feedback from teachers and experts.
JOURNAL OF SCHOOL VIOLENCE
(2023)
Article
Criminology & Penology
Justin T. Pickett, Amanda Graham, Justin Nix, Francis T. Cullen
Summary: The diversification of police racial and gender composition can decrease fear among Black Americans, especially when officers are non-White or female. The use of body-worn cameras also reduces fear among both Black and non-Black respondents.
Article
Criminology & Penology
Rea Johnston, John Synnott, Maria Ioannou, Sally-Ann Ashton
Summary: Femicide, a lethal form of gender-based violence against women, is a global health crisis that lacks a working model to differentiate male femicide offenders in Northern Ireland (NI). This study analyzes 11 femicides that occurred in NI over a 20-month period, identifying two main offender types: chronic criminal abusers and mentally disturbed individuals. The findings have implications for risk assessment and management, highlighting the need for an active violence against women and girls (VAWG) strategy in NI.
JOURNAL OF INVESTIGATIVE PSYCHOLOGY AND OFFENDER PROFILING
(2023)
Article
Criminology & Penology
Kyle Mclean, Bryan Lee Miller, Andrew Pyle, Olivia Bauwens
Summary: Recent debates on policing have focused on the proper role of police in society. By examining democratic policing and police legitimacy, individuals' willingness to call the police can provide insights into the public's consent to be policed and their perception of the appropriate role of policing. This willingness is influenced by different relationships between individuals' cooperation with the police and four typologies of police legitimacy.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE
(2023)
