This issue of the EBP Quarterly features two (2) in-depth research articles, and a short piece on some recently released resources you’ll find to be insightful! Click on the titles below to enjoy… Supporting Human Trafficking Victims: Understanding and Providing Services Based on Needs Jing Xiao University of New Haven Specifying Match-Fixing as a CriminalThe EBP Quarterly – Volume 9, Number 2
Photo by Maxim Hopman on Unsplash David Myers University of New Haven The U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ’s) Violent Crime Reduction Roadmap is available now on the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) website. This Roadmap was developed to assist local jurisdictions in developing, implementing, and evaluating strategies to prevent, reduce, and respond to acts ofNew Resources: Violent Crime Reduction Roadmap and CVIPI Literature
Photo by Egor Myznik on Unsplash Alban Zohn University of New Haven Match-fixing stands at the forefront of criminal threats to sport. The European Convention on the Manipulation of Sport Events (Macolin Convention) recommended that countries update their laws to incorporate match-fixing as a specified criminal offense. This change was deemed necessary, because relying onSpecifying Match-Fixing as a Criminal Offense in the United States
Photo by Milin John on Unsplash Jing Xiao University of New Haven Human trafficking violates fundamental human rights. Related crimes incite severe economic, social, and health impact on victims and their families. Since the United Nation Convention Against Transnational Organized Crime in 2000 (United Nations, 2000), governments in most nations have initiated special campaigns withSupporting Human Trafficking Victims: Understanding and Providing Services Based on Needs
Photo by Dariusz Sankowski on Unsplash David MyersUniversity of New Haven The Oxford Handbook of Evidence-Based Crime and Justice Policy (Welsh, Zane, and Mears, 2024a; https://global.oup.com/academic/product/the-oxford-handbook-of-evidence-based-crime-and-justice-policy-9780197618110?) offers thorough discussion and critical review of evidence-based crime and justice policy, while demonstrating how research can guide criminal justice policy and practice in a variety of critical areas.New Scholarship: The Oxford Handbook of Evidence-Based Crime and Justice Policy
Photo by Tingey Injury Law Firm on Unsplash Jasmine KaurUniversity of New Haven Although the increased use of technology has offered numerous benefits in various aspects of human life, its use is not without pitfalls. Increased adoption of technology directly relates to an increased exposure to cybercrime victimization risk. As people across the world switchedEmerging Issues in Cybercrimes Prosecution
Photo by Scott Webb on Unsplash Megan M. TraffordUniversity of New Haven Gun violence constitutes one of the leading public health concerns within the United States. Firearms remain among the most commonly used weapons during the commission of crimes nationally, and the state of Connecticut is no exception. Recent annual reports of crime in ConnecticutMore Green, Less Guns: A Call for Improvement of Community Spaces in the Pursuit of Gun Violence Reduction
This issue of the EBP Quarterly features two (2) in-depth research articles and one(1) book review you’ll find to be insightful! Click on the titles below to enjoy… More Green, Less Guns: A Call for Improvement of Community Spaces in the Pursuit of Gun Violence Reduction Megan M. TraffordUniversity of New Haven Emerging Issues inThe EBP Quarterly – Volume 9, Number 1
This issue of the EBP Quarterly features three (3) in-depth research articles you’ll find to be insightful! Click on the titles below to enjoy… Exploring the Victim-Offender Overlap: General Strain Theory, Negative Emotions, and Gender Dynamics Agnetha Gillbanks University of New Haven Mental Wellness and Suicide Prevention for Law Enforcement Officers Ashley McDowell University ofThe EBP Quarterly – Volume 8, Number 4
Exploring the Victim-Offender Overlap: General Strain Theory, Negative Emotions, and Gender Dynamics
Photo by Mark Daynes on Unsplash Agnetha GillbanksUniversity of New Haven Historically, the focus of the criminal justice system had primarily been on punishing the offender, while the victim’s needs and experiences were largely ignored. However, as criminology and victimology evolved, scholars realized that both victims and offenders required attention. While these disciplines were initiallyExploring the Victim-Offender Overlap: General Strain Theory, Negative Emotions, and Gender Dynamics