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Prevalence of Sykes and Matza's Techniques of Neutralization in a Sample of Convicted Texas Intimate Partner Violence Offenders
(2020-12)As of 2011, an estimated 9.6 million women and 6.8 million men in Texas experienced intimate partner violence in their lifetime (Busch-Armendariz, Cook Heffron, & Bohman, 2011). This equates to approximately 32% of all ... -
A Tale of Four Cities: Evaluating the Impact of Assessment Centers on Police Promotion Processes by Rank, Sex, and Race
(2019-08)In an effort to meet the dual interests of developing a diverse cadre of quality police leaders while reducing mean subgroup differences in results, the use of the assessment center has emerged as a capable instrument and ... -
Under-reporting of sexual assault: Causes and suggestions for improvement
(2004-05)No abstract prepared. -
Perceptions of sexual activity from staff and youth in a state juvenile facility
(2008-12)This paper continues the body of knowledge on the topic of juvenile sexual activity and assaults in correctional facilities. This study used data collected through a Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA). The grant research ... -
The Influence of Social Dominance Orientation, Citizenship Status, and Ethnicity on Juror Punitiveness
(2020-12)There are an estimated 44 million immigrants (both illegal and legal) living in the United States as of 2017 (Jones, 2019; Radford, 2019). Paired with the current immigration policies and political climate, there is concern ... -
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Serious Incident Mapping: Adapting US Crime Mapping Techniques to the Subway System in Thailand
(2008-12)The nation of Thailand, like most Asian nations, will experience significant growth in the coming years. To accommodate this anticipated growth, Thailand will continually increase the capacities of public transportation ...
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Use of Force and the Structure of Interaction between the Police and Citizens
(2006-08)No abstract prepared. -
Validation of the Travis County, Texas Risk Assessment Instrument for the Prediction of Absconding among Adult Probationers
(2009-08)Alternative sanctions such as probation and parole are quite common today. For this reason, there is a great deal of research concerning most aspects of community supervision. However, what is conspicuously lacking from ... -
Native American Ethnicity and the Law: Determining Eligibility for Tribal Membership
(1998-05)No abstract prepared. -
Language as a Barrier to Equality: Assessing the Gap Between a Sample of English-Speaking and Non-English-Speaking Defendants in Travis County, Texas
(2008-12)With the recent controversy surrounding immigration laws in the United States, it is clear this topic will continue to drive and influence future policy changes as to how these individuals are handled in the criminal justice ... -
Hispanic/Latino(a)s Fear of Crime in Comparison to White Males and Females
(2020-08)The purpose of this research was to examine if the Hispanic/Latino(a)s population expressed higher levels of fear of crime in comparison to their Non-Hispanic (White) counterparts. A total of 488 Hispanic/Latino(a)s and ... -
Texas Disciplinary Alternative Education Programs: An Empirical Basis for Effective Practices and Support Systems
(2020-08)The use of exclusionary discipline practices, which involves the removal of the student from the educational environment, continues to be a response used by schools for addressing student misconduct or delinquency. A major ... -
A Descriptive Analysis of Female Juveniles Admitted to the Texas Youth Commission
(2006-12)No abstract prepared. -
A Comparison Study of Rural and Urban Residential Burglaries
(2007-12)Residential burglaries have long been a problem for rural and urban law enforcement. They are the largest property crime issue facing local law enforcement today. The majority of law enforcement agencies in the United ... -
Motives for Academic Dishonesty: Gender Differences Among Criminal Justice Students
(2005-08)Regardless of the level at which it occurs, academic dishonesty is a serious matter. The issue of collegiate academic dishonesty is especially problematic, as it undermines the goals and principles of academia. Because ...
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Temporal Patterns for Burglar Alarms and Police-coded Burglaries
(2020-08)Burglary is one of the most feared crimes. In addition to the cost of the stolen property, burglary may be viewed by the victim as an invasion of their personal space. This causes more emotional trauma for the victim ...
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Effects of Cognitive Skills Training on Recidivism Rates on a Sample of Adult Probationers in Texas
(1994-12)This study attempted to determine the effects of the Reasoning and Rehabilitation Cognitive Skills Training Program on recidivism rates on a sample of offenders serving probated terms. Twenty four subjects received the ... -
Heart Rates of Law Enforcement Officers During Deadly Force Scenarios
(2007-08)Law enforcement officers are forced into stressful encounters when having to protect their lives and the lives of others. They must be at peak performance in these situations. An active shooting situation is among the ...
