Crime, Law & Order


Crime Stoppers: evaluating Victoria's program

Australian Institute of Criminology

A 6-page evaluation of this program covers public awareness and participation, media contribution, police response and a cost/benefit analysis. References to evaluations of comparable schemes elsewhere in the world are provided.

Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2004-02-06

Identifying and Responding to Risks of Serious Fraud in Australia and New Zealand

Australian Institute of Criminology

A 6-page paper highlighting warning signals indicating fraud risk

Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2004-02-06

Contract Killings in Australia

Australian Institute of Criminology

A single-page media release (the full report being unavailable online) of a study conducted in conjunction with South Australia Police into contract killing in Australia. Full report purchasable.

Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2004-02-06

Outside the Walls: A National Snapshot of of Community-based Prisoner Reentry Programs

Urban Institute

A 200-page description of a broad array of prisoner re-entry activity across the U.S., together with briefing papers on different aspects of re-entry

Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2004-02-10

Explanations for the Decline in Child Sexual Abuse Cases

Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention

This 12-page US bulletin examines possible reasons for the decline in child sexual abuse cases and proposes further research

Families, Children & Youth, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2004-02-27

An Economic Evaluation of the Prison Methadone Program in New South Wales

Centre for Health Economics Research and Evaluation

A 29-page project report which evaluates the costs and consequences of the prison methadone program in New South Wales

Crime, Law & Order, HealthPosted: 2004-02-27

Juvenile Justice: From Lessons of the Past to a Road Map for the Future

Australian Institute of Criminology

This page provides links to a series of papers presented at a conference dealing with juvenile delinquency in Australia

Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2004-03-05

Nowhere to turn? Responding to Partner Violence Against Immigrant and Visible Minority Women

Canadian Council on Social Development

This 50-page Canadian report examines partner violence among ethnic groups and proposes a co-ordinated response

Crime, Law & Order, Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2004-03-11

Globalization and Non-Traditional Security Issues: A Study of Human and Drug Trafficking in East Asia

Institute of Defence and Strategic Studies - Singapore

This 34-page working paper focuses on drug and human trafficking in China and S.E. Asia and argues the case for multilateral co-operation to combat these crimes

Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2004-03-16

Baltimore Prisoners' Experiences Returning Home

Urban Institute

This 16-page U.S. report, based on interviews with discharged prisoners, covers factors affecting post-release success/failure and concludes with proposals to enhance re-integration

Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2004-03-18

A Portrait of Prisoner Reentry in Texas

Urban Institute

This 123-page U.S. study examines the policy context surrounding re-entry, the characteristics and geographical distribution of the returning prisoners, prisoner preparation and supervision, and neighbourhood descriptions

Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2004-03-25

Understanding Tertiary Crime Prevention in Controlling Fraud: The Effectiveness of Criminal Justice System Responses

Australian Institute of Criminology

A 13-page Australian paper addressing the effectiveness of criminal justice system responses in fraud prevention

Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2004-04-01

Police and Community Responses to Youth Gangs

Australian Institute of Criminology

A 6-page Australian literature review of the youth gang issue

Crime, Law & Order, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2004-04-10

Recidivism of Sexual Offenders

Australian Institute of Criminology

A brief note on recidivism by sexual offenders, based on an earlier Australian report

Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2004-04-13

A European Public Prosecutor Would Be a Dangerous Distraction

Centre For European Reform

A brief commentary on the proposal to appoint a European Public Prosecutor

European Union, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2004-04-14

The Long Eye of the Law: Closed Circuit Television, Crime Prevention and Civil Liberties

Centre for Independent Studies

An 8-page Australian analysis of the conflicts between crime prevention and civil liberties in the use of closed circuit television

Personal Privacy, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2004-04-15

Australian Approaches to Drug-Crime Diversion

Australian Institute of Criminology

A brief description of the five main types of drug-crime diversionary program currently in use across Australia

Drug Abuse, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2004-05-06

Inquiry into Amphetamine and "Party Drug" Use in Victoria

Parliament of Victoria

This 769-page Australian report examines the nature, extent and culture of amphetamine and "party drug" use in Victoria and considers best practice strategies for addressing the issue

Drug Abuse, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2004-05-11

The Management of Crime Scene Examination in Relation to the Investigation of Burglary and Vehicle Crime

U.K. Home Office

This 58-page U.K. report describes the results of research undertaken on the management of scientific support to volume crime investigation in a selection of police force areas

Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2004-05-17

The Processing of Fingerprint Evidence After the Introduction of the National Automated Fingerprint Identification System (NAFIS)

U.K. Home Office

This 37-page U.K. report outlines the results of an investigation of the impact of the National Automated Fingerprint Identification System on the police use of fingerprint evidence

Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2004-05-17

The Contribution of Shoemark Data to Police Intelligence, Crime Detection and Prosecution

U.K. Home Office

A 4-page U.K. study of how the use of shoemarks can contribute to the investigation of crime and describes variations in systems used in different U.K. forces

Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2004-05-18

The Role of Education in Enhancing Life Chances and Preventing Offending

U.K. Home Office

A 30-page report bringing together the findings of a series of studies focusing on the role that education can play in promoting individual life chances and preventing offending by young people

Crime, Law & Order, EducationPosted: 2004-05-18

The Promise and Challenge of Mentoring High-Risk Youth: Findings from the National Faith-Based Initiative

Public/Private Ventures

A 57-page report exploring whether a monitoring program run by a faith-based organisation is a viable intervention for high-risk youth

Families, Children & Youth, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2004-05-24

Using Homicide Data to Assist Murder Investigations

U.K. Home Office

A 58-page U.K. report comparing the merits of two predictive approaches in assisting the solution of difficult homicide investigations

Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2004-06-09

Reviewing Murder Investigations: An Analysis of Progress Reviews From Six Police Forces

U.K. Home Office

A 52-page U.K. report examining the murder investigation review procedure used by the police service in England and Wales to improve the quality of murder enquiries

Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2004-06-09

Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and Stalking: Findings from the British Crime Survey

U.K. Home Office

A 146-page report based on a computerised self-completion questionnaire within the British Crime Survey provides the most reliable findings to date on the extent and nature of inter-personal violence in England and Wales

Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2004-06-15

Trust and Bribery: The Role of the Quid Pro Quo and the Link with Crime

Institute for the Study of Labor

A 37-page discussion paper investigating the corruptive aspect of "trust networks" in which the quid pro quo is used as a substitute for a bribe

Corruption, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2004-06-17

Confidence in Justice: An International Review

U.K. Home Office

A 4-page review of the international literature on public confidence in justice

Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2004-06-17

The International Criminal Court: Prospects for the Future

European Policy Centre

Summary of a policy dialogue covering the rationale for creating the ICC, its development, political significance and challenges currently faced

Crime, Law & Order, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2004-06-18

Delivering Cognitive Skills Programmes in Prison: A Qualitative Study

U.K. Home Office

A 54-page U.K. study investigating the issues around the implementation and delivery of cognitive skills programmes in a prison context and identifying any non-reconviction benefits

Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2004-06-21

Are Special Measures Working? Evidence from Surveys of Vulnerable and Intimidated Witnesses

U.K. Home Office

A 144-page U.K. report on a survey of vulnerable and intimidated witnesses examining experiences and satisfaction before and after the implementation of special measures under the Youth Justice and Criminal Evidence Act 1999

Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2004-06-23

Early Stages in the Development of the Integrated Domestic Abuse Programme (IDAP): Implementing the Duluth Domestic Violence Pathfinder

U.K. Home Office

A 17-page report on a process evaluation of a scheme designed to intervene in domestic violence cases

Crime, Law & Order, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2004-06-25

Tackling Organised Vehicle Crime

U.K. Home Office

A 6-page summary report of the results of three projects set up by the U.K. Organised Vehicle Crime Programme

Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2004-07-02

Implementing Restorative Justice Schemes (Crime Reduction Programme): A Report on the First Year

U.K. Home Office

A 77-page U.K. report on the initiation and implementation stages of three restorative justice schemes funded by the U.K. Home Office under its Crime Reduction Programme

Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2004-07-12

Tackling Street Prostitution: Towards an Holistic Approach

U.K. Home Office

A 172-page study presenting key findings from a series of pilot projects aimed at tackling street prostitution. The projects covered policing and enforcement, protecting young people and providing support to exit

Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2004-07-19

Safer Communities: Action Plan to Reduce Community Violence and Sexual Violence

New Zealand Ministry of Justice

A 70-page action plan developed to address identified gaps in efforts to reduce sexual violence and community violence in New Zealand

Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2004-07-29

Evaluation of Drug Testing in the Criminal Justice System

U.K. Home Office

A 136-page U.K. evaluation of a pilot programme of drug testing individuals charged or convicted of specified offences. Objective of the scheme is to deter drug misuse while under criminal justice supervision and to identify those requiring treatment

Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2004-07-30

Reducing Burglary Initiative: An Analysis of Costs, Benefits and Cost Effectiveness

U.K. Home Office

This 37-page U.K. study attempts to analyse the cost effectiveness and cost-benefit of projects undertaken as part of the Reducing Burglary Initiative

Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2004-07-30

Current Strategies for Reducing Recidivism

Center for Impact Research

A 31-page U.S. report of an investigation into programs evidencing success in reducing recidivism

Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2004-08-12

Drug Use Monitoring in Australia: 2003 Annual Report on Drug Use Among Police Detainees

Australian Institute of Criminology

A 113-page report providing an overview of the characteristics of police detainees at seven Australian sites, including self-reported drug use, urinanalysis data, prior criminal behaviour and treatment history.

Crime, Law & Order, Drug AbusePosted: 2004-08-16

Privatisation of Prisons

New South Wales Parliamentary Library Research Service

This Australian background paper examines the phenomenon of prison privatisation from an international perspective

Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2004-08-23

Benefit-Cost Analysis on Supermax Prisons: Critical Steps and Considerations

Urban Institute

A 51-page U.S. policy brief presenting a benefit-cost analysis as a means for evaluating proposals for super-maximum security prison units

Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2004-08-26

A Typology of Online Child Pornography Offending

Australian Institute of Criminology and Australian High Tech Crime Centre

A 6-page Australian paper examining the typology of online child pornography offending and law enforcement responses

Crime, Law & Order, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2004-08-31

Evaluation of the Leeds Distraction Burglary Initiative

U.K. Home Office

This 79-page U.K. study evaluates a crime prevention project in Yorkshire, designed to reduce the incidence of burglaries committed against vulnerable and older people through gaining admission to their homes by deceit.

Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2004-08-31

FBI Transformation: Data Inconclusive on Effects of Shift to Counterterrorism-Related Priorities on Traditional Crime Enforcement

U.S. Government Accountability Office

A 38-page report examining the extent to which the shift of FBI resources to counterterrorism activities has affected efforts to combat drug, white-collar and violent crime

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2004-09-14

Piloting

U.K. Home Office

A 6-page U.K. report of the findings of a pilot introduction of penalty notices ('on-the-spot penalties') as a means of punishing low-level disorder offences

Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2004-09-20

Community Support Officer (Detention Power) Pilot: Evaluation Results

U.K. Home Office

A 14-page evaluation of the results of a U.K. pilot test of providing community support officers with the power of detention

Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2004-09-30

The Sentencing Act 2002: Monitoring the First Year

New Zealand Ministry of Justice

A 47-page New Zealand report on the impact of the reforms made by the Sentencing Act 2002

Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2004-10-13

Tackling Domestic Violence: Exploring the Health Service Contribution

U.K. Home Office

One of a series of reports dealing with domestic violence in the U.K., this 85-page report explores the health service contribution to tackling domestic violence

Crime, Law & Order, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2004-10-25

Criminal Neglect: Substance Abuse, Juvenile Justice and the Children Left Behind

National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse

A 190-page U.S. examination of the relationship between substance abuse and juvenile delinquency

Drug Abuse, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2004-10-26

Crimes Against Business: A Review of Victimisation, Predictors and Prevention

Australian Institute of Criminology

A 79-page Australian report on crimes against business, reviewing the literature, offering possible causal explanations and strategies for prevention

Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2004-11-06

Women's Experience of Male Violence: Findings From the Australian Component of The International Violence Against Women Survey

Australian Institute of Criminology

This 162-page Australian report contains the results of a survey of over 6,000 women, and deals with their experiences of physical and sexual assault

Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2004-11-06

Reassurance Policing: An Evaluation of the Local Management of Community Safety

U.K. Home Office

A 128-page U.K. report of the results of an evaluation of a reassurance policing project in which police and local authorities sought to reduce crime by working together

Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2004-11-07

Reassuring the Public: A Review of International Policing Interventions

U.K. Home Office

This 100-page research study aims to clarify the meaning of reassurance in relation to policing and to appraise the evidence base on the police's effectiveness in reassuring the public

Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2004-11-07

Decision-Making By House Burglars: Offenders' Perspectives

U.K. Home Office

A 6-page U.K. report of findings from a study in which English burglars were asked to describe decisions made in planning and conducting domestic burglary. They were also asked about the deterrent value of various interventions

Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2004-11-07

Approaches to Intelligence-Led Vehicle Crime Reduction

U.K. Home Office

A 14-page development ancd practice report providing the practice lessons from two intelligence-led vehicle crime reduction operations in the U.K.

Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2004-11-07

Investigating the Nature of Drink Spiking in Australia

Australian Institute of Criminology

A 183-page report, founded on evidence obtained directly from victims, investigating the nature and extent of drink spiking in Australia

Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2004-11-12

Rolling Back Drug War Crime

Independent Institute

A commentary arguing that de-criminalizing drugs in the U.S. would result in a dramatic reduction in violent crime

Drug Abuse, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2004-11-18

People Trafficking: Australia's Response

Parliamentary Library, Australia

A 2-page research note looking at some of the issues associated with people trafficking, outlining Australia's responses to date and discussing how effective these measures might be in combating trafficking

Crime, Law & Order, Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2004-11-19

Cocaine Use Among a Sample of Police Detainees

Australian Institute of Criminology

A 6-page Australian paper examining the use of cocaine among a group of individuals detained by police and interviewed by the Drug Use Monitoring in Australia programme

Crime, Law & Order, Drug AbusePosted: 2004-11-23

Linkages Between Housing, Policing and Other Interventions for Crime and Harrassment Reduction in Areas with Public Housing Concentrations

Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute

This 107-page Australian report investigates the problem of crime and harrassment experienced by residents in areas with large concentrations of public housing and the intervention programmes that have been developed to combat this

Crime, Law & Order, Urban IssuesPosted: 2004-11-25

Crime Stoppers Victoria: An Evaluation

Australian Institute of Criminology

This 72-page Australian technical and background paper evaluates the Victorian crime stoppers programme (an earlier posting with this title refers to a summary)

Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2004-11-29

Crime Against Retail and Manufacturing Premises: Findings from the 2002 Commercial Victimisation Survey

U.K. Home Office

This 6-page U.K. document presents findings from the 2002 Commmercial Victimisation Survey, covering prevalence of crime, whether reported to police, extent of loss and precautions taken

Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2004-11-29

The Worldwide Fight Against Transnational Organised Crime: Australia

Australian Institute of Criminology

A 68-page technical and background paper describing how Australia deals with organised crime

Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2004-11-29

Indicators of School Crime and Safety:2004

National Center for Education Statistics

This 189-page U.S. report presents statistical information on crime and drugtaking in school and on the way to and from school

Crime, Law & Order, EducationPosted: 2004-12-01

Problem-Solving Street Crime: Practical Lessons from the Street Crime Initiative

U.K. Home Office

A 106-page U.K. practice guide offering practical measures for the reduction of street crime

Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2004-12-01

The Role of Specialty Mental Health Courts in Meeting the Needs of Juvenile Offenders

Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law

A U.S. paper considering whether specialty mental health courts would be of benefit to juvenile offenders

Crime, Law & Order, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2004-12-02

Prisoner Reentry and Community Policing: Strategies for Enhancing Public Safety

Urban Institute

This 49-page U.S. report summarizes a roundtable meeting held to discuss the intersection between prisoner reentry, community policing and public safety

Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2004-12-06

The Impact of Corrections on Re-Offending: A review of "What Works"

U.K. Home Office

A 128-page U.K. research study reviewing and updating knowledge of "what works" in corrections to reduce re-offending

Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2004-12-06

Measuring Violence Against Women: A Review of the Literature and Statistics

Parliamentary Library - Australia

An Australian parliamentary brief drawing on major Australian and international research providing data on the extent and nature of violence against women

Crime, Law & Order, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2004-12-07

The Future of Netcrime Now: Part 1 - Threats and Challenges

U.K. Home Office

This 53-page U.K. report gives the findings of a panel of experts asked to suggest responses to criminal threats and technology challenges associated with the internet and information technology applications

Crime, Law & Order, Science & TechnologyPosted: 2004-12-08

The Future of Netcrime Now: Part 2 - Responses

U.K. Home Office

This 51-page report ( companion to The Future of Netcrime Now: Part 1 - Threats and Challenges) discusses possible responses to netcrime, drawing on various tools

Crime, Law & Order, Science & TechnologyPosted: 2004-12-08

Fifth Annual Activity Report For the Year Ending June 2004

European Anti-Fraud Office

An 82-page report on the activities of OLAF, the European Anti-Fraud Office, which investigates frauds directed against the European Union

European Union, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2004-12-10

Impediments to the Investigation of Transnational High Tech Crime

Australian Institute of Criminology

A 6-page Australian paper identifying barriers to the effective investigation of high tech crime across borders, and offering some solutions

Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2004-12-10

Identity Theft: An Update on the Experience of Older Complainants

AARP

A 4-page U.S. report on the extent, growth and nature of identity theft, with special reference to older people

Crime, Law & Order, AgeingPosted: 2004-12-11

The Impact of AFP Drug Law Enforcement on the Availability of Heroin

Australian Federal Police

A 2-page research note on the impact of Australian Federal Police law enforcement efforts on the supply of heroin in Australia

Drug Abuse, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2004-12-13

Bushfire Arson: A Review of the Literature

Australian Institute of Criminology

A 166-page Australian monograph reviewing Australian and overseas studies on urban arson and assessing its relevance to bushfire arson

Crime, Law & Order, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2004-12-15

Linkages Between Housing, Policing and Other Interventions for Crime and Harassment Reduction in Areas With Public Housing Concentration

Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute

This 107-page Australian report evaluates two intervention approaches used to deal with crime and harassment in areas with large concentrations of public housing

Crime, Law & Order, Urban IssuesPosted: 2004-12-15

Diffusion of Benefits: Evaluating a Policing Operation

Australian Institute of Criminology

This 6-page Australian report examines a targeted policing operation to reduce property crime, with particular attention to evidence of displacement

Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2005-01-01

To Train or Not to Train: The Role of Education and Training in Prison to Work Transition

National Centre for Vocational Education Research

A 41-page Australian report examining the study and work experiences of state prisoners in Western Australia before and during incarceration and their expectations of post-release outcomes

Crime, Law & Order, EducationPosted: 2005-01-01

Internet Traders of Child Pornography and Other Censorship Offenders in New Zealand: Updated Statistics (November 2004)

Department of Internal Affairs - New Zealand

A 9-page update of profiling data relating to New Zealanders exchanging child sex abuse images on the Internet

Crime, Law & Order, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2005-01-07

Rethinking Rehabilitation: Why Can't We Reform Our Criminals?

American Enterprise Institute

A 112-page U.S. monograph reviewing the effectiveness of rehabilitative programmes for criminal offenders and proposing alternative methods for tackling recidivism

Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2005-01-12

ACT Recidivist Offenders

Australian Institute of Criminology

A 97-page Australian study of the key factors underlying a reduction in burglary in the Australian Capital Territory, including a profile of recidivist property offenders

Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2005-01-13

The "Teen Triple P" Positive Parenting Program: A Preliminary Evaluation

Australian Institute of Criminology

A 6-page preliminary evaluation of an Australian pilot program designed to assist parents improve their parenting skills and reduce the chances of their children becoming at risk

Crime, Law & Order, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2005-01-13

Severed Connections

Centre for Social & Community Research

A 62-page Australian report of a study examining the impact of imprisonment on the family ties and social networks of female prisoners

Crime, Law & Order, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2005-01-17

Drugs and Crime: A Study of Incarcerated Female Offenders

Australian Institute of Criminology

A 138-page report of a study seeking empirical evidence about the interaction between drug use and criminal offending among incarcerated women

Crime, Law & Order, Drug AbusePosted: 2005-01-17

The Impact of Mandatory Drug Testing in Prisons

U.K. Home Office

A 177-page report of a study into the effectiveness and reliability of the mandatory drug testing programme used in U.K. prisons

Crime, Law & Order, Drug AbusePosted: 2005-01-21

The Victimisation of Young People: Findings from the Crime and Justice Survey 2003

U.K. Home Office

This 6-page document summarizes the findings of a U.K. survey of young people aged 10-15, investigating whether they had been victims of crime in the previous year

Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2005-01-25

Young People, Crime and Antisocial Behaviour: Findings from the 2003 Crime and Justice Survey

U.K. Home Office

A 6-page document summarizing the findings of a self-report survey to measure the extent and nature of criminality and antisocial behaviour by young people aged 10-25

Crime, Law & Order, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2005-01-25

Victim Credibility in Adult Sexual Assault Cases

Australian Institute of Criminology

This 6-page Australian paper offers an insight into some of the case-by-case considerations informing prosecutorial decisions in sexual assault cases

Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2005-01-31

Patterns of Antisocial Behaviour from Early to Late Adolescence

Australian Institute of Criminology

A 6-page Australian paper analyzing data on the types and extent of antisocial behaviour at different stages of adolescence

Crime, Law & Order, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2005-01-31

High Tech Crime Briefs

Australian Institute of Criminology

A series of 8 Australian high tech crime briefs introducing key issues in the fight against high tech crime ( Single page, linking to each brief)

Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2005-02-01

Impediments to the Successful Investigation of Transnational High Tech Crime

Australian Institute of Criminology

This 6-page Australian paper identifies a number of barriers to the effective investigation of high tech crime across borders and proposes some solutions for streamlining future investigations

Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2005-02-01

Offender Mental Health Care Pathway

U.K. Department of Health

This 27-page document lays down best practice templates to provide guidance on mental health services for those involved in the criminal justice system

Health, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2005-02-01

Gender and Serious Fraud in Australia and New Zealand

Australian Institute of Criminology

This 6-page paper demonstrates the involvement of women in cases of serious fraud in Australasia

Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2005-02-02

Gender Differences in the Sequence of Drug Use and Crime

Australian Institute of Criminology

Summary results of an Australian study examining gender differences in the temporal order of drug use and crime

Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2005-02-02

New York Crime Hits a Tipping Point

City Journal

Article demonstrating that New York City's improved policing strategies and tougher sentencing have not only reduced serious crime but have also resulted in a reduction in the prison population

Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2005-02-04

Current Trends in the Rehabilitation of Juvenile Offenders

Australian Institute of Criminology

A 6-page Australian paper outlining a case management framework for juvenile offenders

Crime, Law & Order, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2005-02-08

Indigenous Male Offending and Substance Abuse

Australian Institute of Criminology

A 6-page Australian paper comparing indigenous and non-indigenous male offenders' drug use and offending

Crime, Law & Order, Drug AbusePosted: 2005-02-21

Tackling Domestic Violence: Providing Advocacy and Support to Survivors of Domestic Violence

U.K. Home Office

This 14-page U.K. development and practice report aims to provide concise guidance to practitioners working directly with female victims of domestic violence

Crime, Law & Order, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2005-02-24