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Lived-experiences-and-strengths-based strategies for persons with mental illness who offended and their family members [PDF]

, 2019
Aga, Natalie, Audenaert, Kurt, Rowaert, Sara, Van Roeyen, Sofie, Vander Beken, Tom, Vander Laenen, Freya, Vanderplasschen, Wouter, Vandevelde, Stijn, Wittouck, Ciska   +8 more
core   +2 more sources

A self-assessment of opioid use disorder services at a Pacific Northwest County jail. [PDF]

Subst Abuse Treat Prev Policy
Schumacher JE, Bell SA, Ahsan A, Cochran PR, Gutierrez AG, Morris ER, Cain BJ.   +6 more
europepmc   +1 more source

The hidden discount: Examining racial disparity in the use of suspended sentences

Criminology, EarlyView.
Abstract Extant research on criminal sentencing generally concludes that racial/ethnic disparity is concentrated in the “in–out” decision, and that racial differences in sentence lengths are small and inconsistent. However, sentence length analyses rarely focus on the fact that criminal sentences are often partially or fully suspended, creating ...
Kevin Petersen, Brian D. Johnson, Allison D. Redlich, Miranda A. Galvin   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Immigration Policy and Latinx/é Children from Mixed-Status Families: Mental Health Consequences and Recommendations for Mental Health Providers. [PDF]

Children (Basel)
Ramos-Sánchez L, Llamas JD.
europepmc   +1 more source

Statewide sanctuary policies and female homicide rates, 2016–2021

Criminology, EarlyView.
Abstract The current study examines whether state immigration enforcement policies, such as sanctuary policies that limit local police cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, are associated with female homicide rates in the United States (2016–2021).
Kaitlin M. Boyle, Sophia Shaiman, Veronica Valencia Gonzalez, Wendy Regoeczi   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

A qualitative study of the impact of the World Health Organisation QualityRights human rights and mental health Training on changing attitudes to mental health and human rights in Ghana. [PDF]

Front Health Serv
Sobers T, Gyimah L, Ohene SA, Orrell M, Poynton-Smith E, Wang L, Ansong J, Baingana F, Moro MF, Sackey S, Fokuo E, Appau P, Drew N, Funk M.   +13 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Whose decision is it anyway? Defendants’ prior experience shapes prosecutorial case dismissal

Criminology, EarlyView.
Abstract Studies of early case processing outcomes in the United States typically assume that decisions are made unilaterally by the prosecutor, such that prior contact with the legal system is universally associated with harsher outcomes for defendants.
R. R. Dunlea, Miranda A. Galvin
wiley   +1 more source

Focused deterrence can reduce crime: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials and quasi‐experiments

Criminology &Public Policy, EarlyView.
Abstract Research summary Crime and violence continue to be problems that plague urban areas across the United States and the globe. One key approach for responding to these problems is “focused deterrence” which includes programs that prevent criminal behavior by blending criminal justice, social service, and community‐based action.
Anthony A. Braga, Brandon S. Turchan, David L. Weisburd   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

What happens in the community? Broadening research on the impacts of mass incarceration. [PDF]

J Natl Cancer Inst
Knittel A, Nichols HB.
europepmc   +1 more source

The impact of prosecutors’ office caseloads on case processing outcomes

Criminology &Public Policy, EarlyView.
Research Summary Contemporary criminal justice discourse frequently highlights rising caseloads as a crisis for prosecutors across the United States. Yet, empirical assessments of how caseloads impact prosecutorial decision making are scarce. This study exploits data on office caseloads and cases disposed between 2021 and 2024 in 19 prosecutors ...
R. R. Dunlea, Don Stemen
wiley   +1 more source