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