Crime, Law & Order
Making the Right Turn: A Guide About Improving Transition Outcomes for Youth Involved in the Juvenile Corrections System
National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability for Youth
This 71-page US report has been developed to assist professionals in the workforce development system in gaining a better understanding of the needs of youth involved, or at risk of being involved in the juvenile corrections system
Families, Children & Youth, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2010-08-27
WMD, Drugs, and Criminal Gangs in Central America
Stimson Center, Stanley Foundation
A 26-page US project report illustrating the intimate nexus between human development and security in Central America
Crime, Law & Order, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2010-08-23
Aggression in the Court
CFR
A US article discussing the issue of the ICC's jurisdiction over the crime of aggression
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2010-08-22
Family Intervention Projects: A Classic Case of Policy-based Evidence
Centre for Crime and Justice Studies
This 21-page UK briefing is based on a comprehensive re-analysis of government- funded evaluations on the effectiveness of its Family Intervention Project (FIP)strategy
Crime, Law & Order, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2010-08-19
An Evaluation of the Compulsory Drug Treatment Program
Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research
A 68-page Australian report evaluating a compulsory drug treatment programme that consists of a five-stage post-sentencing programme
Drug Abuse, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2010-08-15
(Mis)perceptions of Crime in Australia
Australian Institute of Criminology
This 6-page Australian study reinforces earlier research into perceptions of crime; that there are substantial misperceptions of crime among the general public, both in terms of the number of incidents and in perceptions of trends in crime
Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2010-08-04
Armed Robbery in Australia
AIC
This 57-page Australian report provides an overview of the 6,086 armed robbery incidents and 7,133 victims of armed robbery in 2007 and the factors, including locations, that made them vulnerable to victimisation
Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2010-07-30
Statistics of Customs Detentions Recorded at the External Borders of the EU
European Commission
An annual report by the European Commission on customs interventions by the EU aiming to enforce intellectual property rights (IPR)
Crime, Law & Order, European UnionPosted: 2010-07-26
The Relationship Between Crime and Gaming Expenditure in Victoria
Department of Justice
This 83-page study investigates the relationship between gaming expenditure and crime in Victoria, Australia, especially income-generating crimes
Crime, Law & Order, Social PolicyPosted: 2010-07-21
The Economic Costs of Child Abuse and Neglect
National Child Protection Clearinghouse
This 6-page Australian brief examines expenditure related to child abuse and neglect that is made by departments responsible for child protection services in Australia
Families, Children & Youth, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2010-07-21
Student Victimization in U.S. Schools
IES
This 75-page US report provides data on student criminal victimization and the characteristics of crime victims and nonvictims
Education, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2010-07-14
Data-Driven Policing: How Geographic Analysis Can Reduce Social Harm
NCJRS
This 20-page US report discusses the initial results of a new operational initiative that uses modern statistical analysis and geographic software to help law enforcement executives deploy resources effectively and efficiently
Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2010-07-08
The High Budgetary Cost of Incarceration
CEPR
This 19-page US issue brief examines the cost of incarceration and suggests some remedies
Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2010-06-30
Positivity in Practice: Approaches to Improving Perceptions of Young People and their Involvement in Crime and Anti-social Behaviour
NFER
The aim of this 68-page UK research was to investigate the approaches being taken by local authorities and partner organisations to improve how young people are perceived, especially in relation to youth crime and anti-social behaviour
Crime, Law & Order, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2010-06-27
The Crime Reducing Effect of Education
IZA
This 38-page discussion paper presents evidence on empirical connections between crime and education
Crime, Law & Order, EducationPosted: 2010-06-27
Crime, Violence, and the Crisis in Guatemala: A Case Study in the Erosion of the State
SSI
This 70-page US monograph discusses the various criminal groups active in Guatamala and outlines a strategy for improving public order, strengthening government institutions, and combating the root causes that inform criminal activity.
Crime, Law & Order, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-06-16
Coming Clean: Combating Drug Misuse in Prisons
Policy Exchange
This 44-page UK report contends that there are a series of fundamental problems with the way issues relating to drug abuse in prisons are approached
Drug Abuse, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2010-06-15
Restorative Justice’s Impact on Participants’ Psychological and Physical Health 2009-03
Public Safety Canada
This 26-page Canadian study utilized a quasi-experimental, repeated-measures design to assess changes in psychological and physical health in 92 participants in a restorative justice process
Crime, Law & Order, HealthPosted: 2010-06-07
Dealing with Uncertainties in Policing Serious Crime
ANU E Press
This 226-page Australian book draws together research and practice perspectives to review fruitful approaches to uncertainties in policing serious crime and to chart the way forward
Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2010-06-03
The Health of Australia's Prisoners 2009
AIHW
This 168-page report contains data on the general health of Australia's prison population, plus data relating to communicable diseases, educational attainment, deaths in custody, the use of health services and the types of medications used by prisoners
Crime, Law & Order, HealthPosted: 2010-06-03
The Effect of Childhood Conduct Disorder on Human Capital
IZA
This 37-page discussion paper estimates the longer-term effects of childhood conduct disorder on human capital accumulation and violent and criminal behaviour later in life using data of Australian twins
Families, Children & Youth, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2010-05-28
A Profile of Criminal Incidents at School
IES
A 67-page analysis of criminal incidents committed at US schools. The analysis examines a range of characteristics of criminal incidents that occur at school, such as: the time of day and the location at school where the incident occurred; whether the police were notified; and the characteristics of offenders, including their age, race, and whether they carried a weapon
Crime, Law & Order, EducationPosted: 2010-05-28
Acquisitive Crime and Plastic Card Fraud: Findings from the 2008/09 British Crime Survey
Home Office
This 41-page bulletin reports on acquisitive crime and plastic card fraud in England and Wales
Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2010-05-03
Reforming Juvenile Justice Systems
Urban Institute
This US paper continues the Urban Institute's evaluation of the Reclaiming Futures initiative, focusing on two components of the initiative: positive youth development and cultural competence
Crime, Law & Order, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2010-04-28
The Multi-site Evaluation of the Serious and Violent Offender Reentry Initiative
Urban Institute
This US report evaluates the federal Serious and Violent Offender Reentry Initiatives. These programs were designed to improve employment, education, health, and housing outcomes for released prisoners through services provided during and after incarceration
Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2010-04-23
Making the Right Turn: A Guide About Improving Transition Outcomes for Youth Involved in the Juvenile Corrections System
NCWD
This US guide provides professionals with well-researched and documented facts, offers evidence-based research, highlights promising practices, and provides the Guideposts for Success for Youth Involved in the Juvenile Corrections System, in addition to pointing out areas requiring further attention by policymakers and identifying promising practices
Crime, Law & Order, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2010-04-21
Indigenous Perpetrators of Violence: Prevalence and Risk Factors for Offending
Australian Institute of Criminology
This report presents results of research into victimisation of, and offending by, Indigenous people in Australia
Indigenous Affairs, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2010-04-14
North Korea under Tightening Sanctions
Crisis Group
A 15-page report warning that the recent tightening of economic sanctions, compounded with domestic problems, could trigger North Korean instability as the country’s human security tragedy continues to deteriorate
Governance & Politics, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2010-04-13
Economic Crime and Punishment in North Korea
Peterson Institute
A 24-page US working paper describing how the North Korean regime disproportionately targets politically suspect groups, particularly those involved in market-oriented economic activities
Governance & Politics, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2010-04-08
Towards a Third Palestinian Intifada?
CEIP
A US article considering the likelihood of a third Palestinian Intifada
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2010-03-25
Prison Break: Tackling Recidivism, Reducing Costs
SMF
This 78-page UK publication sets out a radical new approach to tackle re-offending with much less public money
Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2010-03-24
Chicago’s Real Crime Story
City Journal
A US article analyzing the root cause of Chicago's youth violence
Crime, Law & Order, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2010-03-22
Cyber Crime 2.0 versus the Twittering classes
Parliamentary Library - Australia
This Australian background paper contends that the hype surrounding the steep rise in social networking site use has masked the reality of a corresponding rise in online fraud and crime
Crime, Law & Order, Science & TechnologyPosted: 2010-03-20
Girls’ Delinquency
NCJRS
This 4-page US fact sheet examines the upward trend in girls' delinquency
Crime, Law & Order, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2010-03-17
Towards Common Standards on Rights of Suspected and Accused persons in criminal proceedings in the EU?
CEPS
This 22-page paper examines the Roadmap for strengthening procedural rights of suspected or accused persons in criminal proceeding in the EU
Crime, Law & Order, European UnionPosted: 2010-03-11
Optimising the Effectiveness of the ICC
CFR
A 13-page address discussing how the preventive impact of the work of the International Criminal Court could be maximized
Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2010-02-06
Understanding Terrorist Network Topologies and Their Resilience Against Disruption
CentER
This 14-page Dutch discussion paper investigates the structural position of covert (terrorist or criminal) networks
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2010-02-01
International Terrorism and Transnational Crime: Threats, Policy, and Considerations for Congress
CRS
A 56-page US report provides a primer on the confluence of transnational terrorist and criminal groups and related activities abroad. It evaluates possible motivations and disincentives for cooperation between terrorist and criminal organizations, variations in the scope of crime-terrorism links, and the types of criminal activities—fundraising, material and logistics support, and exploitation of corruption and gaps in the rule of law—used by terrorist organizations to sustain operations
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2010-01-22
Improving Public Confidence in the Police: A Review of the Evidence
Home Office - UK
This 25-page UK report aims to provide guidance on how to improve confidence in the police service
Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2010-01-15
Nepal: Peace and Justice
Crisis Group
This 38-page report examines the impact of the abuses and impunity on the peace processin Nepal, the institutional cultures that allowed the crimes to be committed in the first place, and the prospects for progress on justice
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2010-01-15
Cell Phones Behind Bars
NCJ
This 2-page US brief looks at cellular telephone technologies that are of concern to corrections and public safety officials and discusses inmate use of cell phones, approaches for intercepting or blocking phone signals, and pending legislation that would permit prison and jail officials to use cell-phone-jamming equipment
Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2010-01-06
Sexual Violence in African Conflicts
CRS
A 31-page US report on the commission of sexual atrocities in many African conflicts over the past two decades, and particularly in the DRC
Crime, Law & Order, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-12-22
Improving Crime Prevention Knowledge and Practice
AIC
A 6-page Australian brief finding that research consistently demonstrates that the effectiveness of many crime prevention initiatives is reduced by a continual lack of access to adequate crime prevention knowledge and technical skills
Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2009-12-15
The Drug Treatment Outcomes Research Study: Final Outcomes Report
Home Office - UK
This 58-page report summarises follow-up data from the Drug Treatment Outcomes Research Study a longitudinal study that explores the outcomes of drug treatment in England
Drug Abuse, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2009-12-14
Exploration of Local Variations in the Use of Anti-social Behaviour Tools and Powers
Home Office - UK
This 40-page UK study explores local variations in the use of anti-social behaviour tools and powers and builds a picture of how interventions are being used in local areas
Social Policy, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2009-12-02
Understanding Terrorist Network Topologies and Their Resilience Against Disruption
CentER
This 14-page Dutch discussion paper investigates the structural position of covert (terrorist or criminal) networks
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2009-12-02
Transforming the Legal Aid System - Final Report and Recommendations
Ministry of Justice - New Zealand
A 142-page report on reforming the New Zealand Legal Aid System
Crime, Law & Order, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-11-29
Harmonisation and Regional Cooperation in Cross-Border Policing: Comparing European and Australian Frameworks
National Europe Centre
A 22-page Australian study comparing European and Australian frameworks for harmonisation and regional cooperation in cross-border policing
Crime, Law & Order, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-11-28
Electronic Crime Scene Investigation: An At-The-Scene Reference for First Responders
National Institute of Justice
This 50-page US publication is a quick reference for first responders who may be responsible for identifying, preserving, collecting and securing evidence at an electronic crime scene
Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2009-11-23
Patterns in Bushfire Arson
Australian Institute of Criminology
An Australian note on patterns in bushfire arson
Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2009-11-23
Mental Health, Abuse, Drug Use and Crime: Does Gender Matter?
Australian Institute of Criminology
This 6-page Australian brief examines the direct relationship, mediated by gender, between mental health, prior experiences of child abuse, drug use and offending among a sample of police detainees
Health, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2009-11-13
Longitudinal analysis of the Offending, Crime and Justice Survey 2003–06
Home Office - UK
This 45-page report presents longitudinal analysis of self reported data on offending, drug use and anti-social behaviour amongst young people in the UK
Families, Children & Youth, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2009-11-13
Mentoring Former Prisoners: A Guide for Reentry Programs.
P/PV
This 98-page US manual provides guidelines for practitioners interested in developing a mentoring program to support former prisoners and enhance the effectiveness of other reentry services
Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2009-11-09
Juvenile Justice in Australia 2007-08
AIHW
This 154-page Australian report contains information on the characteristics of young people under community-based supervision and in detention as well the type and length of their supervision
Families, Children & Youth, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2009-11-04
Social Harm and Crime at a Global Level
CCJS
A 6-page UK lecture examining social harm from the perspective of international relations focussing on the specificproblem in the developing world of child mortality and the link with the limited supply of clean drinking water and sanitation
Crime, Law & Order, Social PolicyPosted: 2009-10-23
Family Violence in Canada: A Statistical Profile
Statistics Canada
This 64-page annual report provides the most current data on the nature and extent of family violence in Canada, as well as trends over time. This year, the focus of the report is a profile of shelters that provide residential services to women and children fleeing abusive situations
Families, Children & Youth, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2009-10-22
Thieves, Thugs, and Neighborhood Poverty
IZA
This 44-page discussion paper develops a model of crime analyzing how such behavior is associated with individual and neighborhood poverty
Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2009-10-21
Piracy off the Horn of Africa
CRS
A 39-page US report on piracy attacks in the waters off the Horn of Africa
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2009-10-21
From the Classroom to the Community: Exploring the Role of Education during Incarceration and Reentry
Urban Institute
This 57-page US report addresses correctional education through the prisoner reentry lens. It includes recent statistics on correctional education, summarizes findings on the effects of education on the incarceration and reentry experience, and discusses the challenges and opportunities in providing education to this population
Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2009-10-20
Tyrants on Trial: Keeping Order in the Courtroom
OSI
This 76-page US report examines the difficulties of ensuring a fair trial when former leaders defend themselves, often by attacking the court while simultaneously treating it as a platform for lengthy espousals of their broad political and ideological views
Human Rights, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2009-10-02
Neighbourhood Characteristics and the Distribution of Police-reported Crime in the City of Toronto
Statistics Canada
This 56-page Canadian research paper explores the spatial distribution of police-reported crime in the city of Toronto. The relationships between neighbourhood characteristics and crime rates are examined
Crime, Law & Order, Urban IssuesPosted: 2009-09-28
Juveniles' Contact with the Criminal Justice System
Australian Institute of Criminology
This 135-page Australian report outlines data on juveniles' contact with the policing, courts and correctional systems to determine what is known and not known about juveniles' contact with the criminal justice system
Crime, Law & Order, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2009-09-27
If You Want to Change Violence in the‘Hood, You Have to Change the ‘Hood
CCPA
A Canadian report on how to address violence and street crime in cities
Crime, Law & Order, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2009-09-16
Ethnic Strife in Xinjiang
IISS
A 2-page article explaining how latest incidents have again raised questions about China’s policies for managing its ethnic minority populations and strategically important border regions
Governance & Politics, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2009-09-16
The Costs of Organized Violence: A Review of the Evidence
CESifo
This 38-page working paper reviews recent studies that estimate those costs of violence and conflict that can emerge among organized political groupings, from states, religious and ethnic organizations to guerillas and paramilitaries
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2009-09-09
Ethiopia: Ethnic Federalism and Its Discontents
Crisis Group
This 45-page background report examines the potential for a violent eruption of conflict in Ethiopia ahead of the June 2010 elections amidst rising ethnic tensions and dissent
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2009-09-09
Spotlight on Iran
IICC
A 10-page Israeli commentary on recent political developments in Iran
Governance & Politics, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2009-08-17
Combating Sexual Violence in the DR Congo: Towards a Comprehensive Approach?
NUPI
A 38-page Norwegian report on the United Nations Comprehensive Strategy on Combating Sexual Violence in the DRC framework.
Crime, Law & Order, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-08-06
Transitional Jobs Reentry Demonstration
The Joyce Foundation, MDRC
A 20-page US report describing testing strategies to help former prisoners find and keep jobs and stay out of prison
Crime, Law & Order, Social PolicyPosted: 2009-08-04
Advancing Community Policing Through Community Governance
Office of Community Oriented Policing Services
This 76-page US report offers a collaborative approach to local governance in responding to community problems and issues. The publication examines the emergence of community governance, defines the strategy and its elements, and illustrates examples from the field
Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2009-08-04
National Summit on Intelligence: Gathering, Sharing, Analysis, and Use after 9-11
Office of Community Oriented Policing Services
This 47-page US report contains findings from a summit that addressed challenges encountered in sharing criminal intelligence. It includes eight recommendations on how law enforcement agencies can share information and intelligence seamlessly while protecting privacy and civil rights
Crime, Law & Order, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-08-04
A Conversation on Trust: Community Policing and Refugee Settlement in Regional Australia
Tasmanian Institute of Law Enforcement Studies
A 67-page Australian report arguing that community policing can provide strategies and reassurances to support newly arrived refugee communities to Australia particularly with respect to their understanding of rights and responsibilities under Australian law
Immigration & Refugees, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2009-08-02
Extending Our Reach: A Comprehensive Approach to Tackling Serious Organised Crime
UK Cabinet Office
This 87-page UK strategy sets out the reforms the UK Government will make to ensure that the government, law enforcement agencies, businesses and the public have the necessary tools to reduce the harm caused by organised crime
Crime, Law & Order, Drug AbusePosted: 2009-08-02
Highlights of the 2007 National Youth Gang Survey
OJJDP
A 2-page US fact sheet highlighting recent trends in gang problems
Families, Children & Youth, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2009-07-29
Tackling Knives Action Programme Phase 1:
Home Office
A 40-page UK research report presenting key data from a monitoring programme established as part of an initiative created to reduce the carrying of knives, related homicides and serious stabbings among teenagers
Crime, Law & Order, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2009-07-26
Improving Criminal Accountability in United Nations Peace Operations
Stimson Center
This 103-page US report examines options for dealing with the problem of criminal accountability for personnel in peace operations
Crime, Law & Order, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2009-07-24
Addressing the Resurgence of Sea Piracy: Legal, Political and Security Aspects
IAI
The 17-page report of a conference held to address the resurgence of sea piracy, with special reference to Somalia
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2009-07-21
War Crimes, Conditionality and EU Integration in the Western Balkans
EUISS
The political conditions for opening the path towards EU integration for the countries of the Western Balkans include both full cooperation with the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia and regional reconciliation. This paper examines the extent to which this strategy has worked, looking at questions of leadership and political will, as well as the place that EU integration takes on national agendas
Crime, Law & Order, European UnionPosted: 2009-07-16
Policy, Purpose and Pragmatism: Dilemmas for Voluntary and Community Organisations Working with Black Young People Affected by Crime'
CCJS
A 39-page UK report finding that voluntary and community organisations working with black young people affected by crime are undermined by contradictory governmental agendas and a constant competition for limited resources within a conservative funding environment
Crime, Law & Order, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2009-07-16
Organised Immigration Crime: A Post-conviction Study
Home Office - UK
This 48-page UK report outlines the findings of an interview programme conducted with prisoners convicted of of people-smuggling/trafficking offences. The research was commissioned to provide a fuller understanding of the market dynamics of facilitated ilegal entry into the UK
Immigration & Refugees, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2009-07-12
Young people, Knives and Guns
CJM
A 106-page UK report offering a comprehensive review of gun and knife crime strategies targeted at young people
Crime, Law & Order, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2009-06-13
Identity Theft: Trends and Issues
CRS
A 31-page US report presenting a US perspective on identity theft
Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2009-06-11
Ineffective, Unprofessional, and Corrupt: The Afghan National Police Challenge
FPRI
A US article placing policing at the heart of both the problem and the solution in the stability and development of Afghanistan
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2009-06-07
Mexico’s Narco-Insurgency and U.S. Counterdrug Policy
SSI
In this 67-page study, the author argues that the Merida Initiative, a U.S. multiyear counterdrug program designed to help the Mexican Government fight the drug cartels, may not be the optimal solution
Drug Abuse, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2009-06-05
Prosecuting Conflict-related Sexual Violence at the International Criminal Court
SIPRI
This 16-page Swedish paper examines the ICC's ability to act as a symbool of deterrence and a catalyst
Crime, Law & Order, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-06-04
Muslims in the Netherlands: Tensions and Violent Conflict
Clingendael
This 28-page Dutch essay gives an overview of radicalisation and tensions and violent conflicts involving (elements of) Muslim communities in the Netherlands
Immigration & Refugees, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2009-05-27
Conceptual Framework for Family and Domestic Violence
Australian Bureau of Statistics
This Australian report contains a conceptual framework for data relating to family and domestic violence. The framework illustrates relationships between the key elements of family and domestic violence, such as: context, risk, incident, responses, impacts/outcomes, and programs, research and evaluation (single page linking to each section)
Families, Children & Youth, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2009-05-26
Radicalization in the West: The Homegrown Threat
The New York City Police Department
This 90-page US report examines the phenomenon of home-grown terrorism in Western countries
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2009-05-21
Statistics on Terrorism Arrests and Outcomes Great Britain 11 September 2001 to 31 March 2008
Home Office
This 29-page UK statistical bulletin provides data on recent terrorism arrests and outcomes in Great Britain
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2009-05-18
Women, Drug Use and Crime: Findings from the Drug Use Monitoring in Australia Program
AIC
This 59-page Australian report finds differences in drug use between male and female detainees and between Indigenous and non-Indigenous female detainees, highlighting different patterns of drug usage and dependencies and of associated most serious offences leading to arrest
Drug Abuse, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2009-05-13
Prepping for Piracy
Nixon Center
A US article on dealing with piracy
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2009-05-08
What to do About Piracy?
FPRI
A US paper on the elimination of piracy
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2009-05-02
Pirates and How to Deal with Them
Chatham House
An 8-page UK briefing note on dealing with piracy off the Somali coast
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2009-04-29
Sex Offender Registration and Notification: Limited Effects in New Jersey
Office of Justice Programs
A 4-page US brief reporting on the effectiveness of sex offender registration and notification in New Jersey
Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2009-04-28
Measuring Crime in Canada
Statistics Canada
This 45-page Canadian report introduces the Crime Severity Index, a new tool for measuring police-reported crime in Canada that for the first time tracks changes in the severity of crime, not just volume. The report also examines how crime is measured in Canada, as well as recent improvements to statistics on crime that are gathered from the police
Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2009-04-28
Organized Crime in the United States: Trends and Issues for Congress
CRS
A 32-page US report on the issues for Congress posed by developments in organized crime
Crime, Law & Order, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-04-28
Delinquent Networks
IZA
This 45-page discussion paper examines the nature and significance of delinquent networks
Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2009-04-22
Indicators of School Crime and Safety: 2008
NCES
A 169-page US report examining crime occurring in school as well as on the way to and from school
Crime, Law & Order, EducationPosted: 2009-04-20
HoPE (Health of Prisoner Evaluation) Pilot Study of Prisoner Physical Health and Psychological Wellbeing
School of Law and Justice
This 210-page study created a way for a standardised programme of health checks to be introduced into Australian prisons
Health, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2009-04-09
Making the Right Turn: A Guide About Improving Transition Outcomes for Youth Involved in the Juvenile Corrections System
IEL et al.
This 71-page US Guide provides professionals with well-researched and documented facts, offers evidence-based research, highlights promising practices, and provides the Guideposts for Success for Youth Involved in the Juvenile Corrections System, in addition to pointing out areas requiring further attention by policymakers and identifying promising practices
Crime, Law & Order, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2009-03-27