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Critical Realism and Feminist Criminology: Shall the Twain Ever Meet?
This article assesses the commonalities and divergences between critical realist criminology and feminist criminology. Using Roger Matthews’ (2014) construction of Critical Realism as discussed in his book, Realist Criminology, the article first notes ...
Claire Renzetti
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The core claim of this article is that critical criminology offers us an especially potent framework for interpreting state-corporate crime with the health care industry in the United States as one illustrative case, particularly in the context of the ...
David O. Friedrichs, Valeria Vegh Weis
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ALTERNATIVE CRIMINOLOGY: CULTURAL CRIMINOLOGY
Objective: The objective of this study is to investigate the importance of Cultural Criminology in society, with the aim of implementing preventive measures and educating those with punitive and preventive powers, improving public policies and reducing inequality in the punitive sphere Theoretical Framework: In this topic, the main concepts and ...
Silva, Thaina Oliveira Nonata da+1 more
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<i>Indigenous Criminology</i> comprehensively explores Indigenous people’s contact with criminal justice systems in a contemporary and historical context. It addresses both the theoretical underpinnings of the development of a specific Indigenous criminology, and canvasses the broader policy and practice implications for criminal justice.
Cunneen, Chris, Tauri, Juan
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ABSTRACT Background In earlier research with prisoners, we observed that convicted stalkers had skill deficits in interpreting their experiences of stalking and their motivations for it, suggesting narcissistic vulnerability. Aims Our primary aim was to explore the prevalence of narcissistic vulnerability in men serving a prison sentence in England and
Gemma Dearn+3 more
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Environmental Responsibility, Active Social Learning, and Political Action
Critical criminology will be applied to a discussion of environmental responsibility and the proposed controversial practice of 'fracking'. First, Green Criminology is discussed, as it seeks to re-direct the traditional focus of criminology onto patterns
David Hayes
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ABSTRACT Background The Parole Board for England & Wales makes decisions on the release or continued detention of people in prison. Psychological risk assessments (PRAs) assist in decision making and it is crucial that they are of good quality, including coherent and useful case formulations.
Mary McMurran+3 more
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Is Schizophrenia a Scapegoat? the Role of Childhood Traumas and Theory of Mind on Crime
ABSTRACT Background Childhood traumas and low theory of mind abilities have been shown to be associated with violence, crime and schizophrenia. Understanding the factors that predispose to violent behaviour by patients with schizophrenia is important for treatment and safety.
Cetin Sahabettin+3 more
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ABSTRACT Background Homelessness is an urgent social issue that is often linked to poor mental health. Despite their vulnerability, people experiencing homelessness remain an understudied group. Aims This study examined the mental health of people experiencing homelessness and its association with victimisation, alcohol use disorder, hopelessness and ...
Joscha Hausam+2 more
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ABSTRACT Background There is little research into appropriate measures of value for money in prison mental health services. Aims To develop and evaluate an accountability framework for an enhanced Prison Model of Care for people with serious mental illness in five New Zealand prisons.
P. Rouse+7 more
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