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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

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

The prosecutor's cut: Body‐worn camera evidence and criminal case dispositions

Criminology &Public Policy, EarlyView.
Abstract Research summary In recent years, a growing form of evidence tied to criminal cases has been police body‐worn camera (BWC) footage. In many jurisdictions, the majority of cases include BWC evidence, though limited research examines how this evidence impacts prosecutorial decision‐making and case outcomes.
Kevin Petersen, Miranda A. Galvin, Brian D. Johnson, Allison D. Redlich   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

'It was absolute hell': inside the private prison [PDF]

, 2008
As part of a broader current of critique of the economic and political dynamics of prison privatisation - a critique that initially emanated from the USA - this paper focuses on Scotland and on research carried out at its then only private penal ...
Cooper, C., Taylor, P.
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Gatekeeping harm reduction in Canadian Federal Prisons: Perspectives on the threat risk assessment for the prison needle exchange program by prison administrative leadership

Addiction, EarlyView.
Abstract Background and aims Prison needle exchange programs (PNEPs) are evidence‐based, cost‐effective interventions that prevent transmission of blood‐borne viruses. PNEPs were introduced in a minority of Canadian federal prisons in 2018; however, participation is contingent on a mandatory approval process known as a “Threat Risk Assessment” (TRA ...
Nadine Kronfli, Nashira Popovic, Elise Weiss, Mark Stoové, Lise Lafferty, Olivia Price, Lynn M. Madden, Behzad Hajarizadeh, Andrew R. Lloyd, Frederick L. Altice   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

“People see us as criminals, not as heroes”: The stigma and identity responses of Brazilian female prison officers [PDF]

Cadernos EBAPE.BR
This paper discusses how female professionals in the Brazilian prison system respond to the stigma attached to their profession. The following themes were used as theoretical references: dirty work, stigma, gender, and responses to stigmatized identities.
CARLOS EDUARDO DE LIMA, ALICE DE FREITAS OLETO   +1 more
doaj   +1 more source

The Soviet Legacy: Crime and Punishment in Latvia [PDF]

, 2016
The overall aim of this paper is to explore the operation of the Latvian penal system and to examine the impact of physical prison conditions on social relationships among prisoners and key stakeholders, such as prison officers and administration staff ...
Idrissi, Arta Jaili
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The evolution of Australian cannabis policies, 1967 to 2024

Addiction, EarlyView.
Abstract Aim To describe the outcomes of cannabis policy debates in Australia from 1967 to 2024. Methods We searched popular media, public reports, parliamentary inquiries and policy documents on cannabis in Australia since the 1960s and examined peer reviewed papers, national survey data and police records of cannabis‐related arrests.
Wayne D. Hall, Danielle Dawson, Ben Johnson, Tesfa M. Yimer   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

ANALYSIS OF ROADS OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE PRISON SERVICE TO POTENTIALLY INFECTIOUS MATERIALS AND THEIR PREVALENCE IN DIFFERENT DEPARTMENTS OF PENITENTIARY UNITS IN POLAND

Defence Science Review, 2016
Officers of the Prison Service in fulfilling their tasks in direct contact with persons deprived of their liberty, in a specific isolated working environment. When on duty, there is a risk of difficult and stressful situation.
Konrad Pałka
doaj   +1 more source

ANALISIS PERAN PETUGAS LEMBAGA PEMASYARAKATAN DALAM UPAYA PENCEGAHAN PENYELUNDUPAN NARKOTIKA (Studi di Lapas Kelas I Kota Madiun) [PDF]

In correctional facilities, narcotics smuggling is still a serious problem there. So with this incident, prison officers continue to increase their vigilance in maintaining security and order in Madiun City Prison, so that this incident does not happen ...
Putri, Tiara Nathaniela Yudita
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