Photo by Markus Spiske on Unsplash Ashley McDowellUniversity of New Haven For most individuals, mental health and suicide prevention are challenging topics to discuss. With suicidal behaviors and/or thoughts being among the larger category of mental health issues, over 700,000 lives are lost to suicide each year, which is of significant concern to the generalMental Wellness and Suicide Prevention for Law Enforcement Officers
Implications and Effectiveness of Body-Worn Cameras: Situational and Individualistic Characteristics
Photo by Anna Kovaļova on Unsplash Haneen J. AlaniUniversity of New Haven Issues concerning police misconduct and mistrust of law enforcement officers have been around far longer than the development of wearable and vehicle-mounted dashboard cameras (Dunham & Alpert, 1997). Concerns regarding police misconduct and unethical behaviors are as old as the United States (OtuImplications and Effectiveness of Body-Worn Cameras: Situational and Individualistic Characteristics
Sudeshna Das, University of New Haven In the United States, juvenile crime is an area of major concern. Research on delinquency often examines indicators existing at the early stages of development (McCluskey et al., 2004). Relatedly, school absenteeism affects students’ performance and can lead to long-term effects (Ginsburg et al., 2014; Aucejo & Romano, 2016).Breaking the Cycle of Absenteeism: Strategies for Prevention
Jessica R. Morgan, University of New Haven Photo by Patrick Hendry on Unsplash Suspensions and expulsions are not only harmful practices but are ineffective punishments for students in Preschool through 12th grade. Even with extensive research on the adverse effects and disproportionate use of exclusionary discipline, it is still practiced across the country. While suspensionsThe Price of Punishment: Exclusionary Discipline in Connecticut PreK-12 Schools
Mariah Robles, University of New Haven In a contemporary study of 64,329 high-risk juvenile offenders, 67.5% reported exposure to four or more adverse childhood experiences, or ACEs (Baglivio & Epps, 2016). Early ACE research assessed exposure to such factors as sexual, physical, and emotional abuse; household mental illness and substance abuse; having an incarcerated householdUnderstanding the Criminal Pathways of Victimized Youth
Spring into action! 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… Understanding the Criminal Pathways of Victimized Youth Mariah Robles, University of New Haven The Price of Punishment: Exclusionary Discipline in Connecticut PreK-12 Schools Jessica R. Morgan, University ofThe EBP Quarterly – Volume 8, Number 3
Seasons Greetings! This issue of the EBP Quarterly features three (3) in-depth research articles we suspect you can’t wait to dig into! Click on the titles below to enjoy… Addressing the High Rates of Mental Health Problems and Substance Abuse among Incarcerated Women Victoria Espinoza, University of New Haven Breaking Barriers: A Call to Connect ReentrantsThe EBP Quarterly – Volume 8, Number 2
Mark M. Lowis, LMSW, MINT, CEBP, Joyfields Institute for Evidence-Based Professionals If you get the chance to go to your local family style restaurant and observe, you will notice there is always one table where a few distinguished men of retirement age (a recent accomplishment for me) sit together and visit. Their conversation often turns toWhat Does It Mean to Become a Certified Evidence Based Practitioner (CEBP) Or, Giving Up Your “Guy in a Diner” Card
Mark M. Lowis, LMSW, MINT, CEBP, Joyfields Institute for Evidence-Based Professionals If you get the chance to go to your local family style restaurant and observe, you will notice there is always one table where a few distinguished men of retirement age (a recent accomplishment for me) sit together and visit. Their conversation often turns toWhat Does It Mean to Become a Certified Evidence Based Practitioner (CEBP) Or, Giving Up Your “Guy in a Diner” Card
This issue of the EBP Quarterly features three (3) in-depth research articles. We bet you can’t wait to dig in! Policing Mental Illness: Improving Law Enforcement Outcomes for the Mentally Ill How to Reduce Secondary Trauma for Law Enforcement Who Investigate Crimes against Children Is There a Panacea to Combat Police Corruption? Editor: David L.The EBP Quarterly – Volume 8, Number 1