Crime, Law & Order
The Violent Drug Market in Mexico
Brookings Institution
This 30-page US paper examines the growing threat to civil society in Mexico posed by drug-related violence, the spillover of crime into the United States, how the situation compares to similar struggles in Colombia and offers recommendations for a new strategy in the region
Drug Abuse, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2009-03-19
Good Practices as International Norms? The Modalities of the Global Fight against Transnational Organised Crime and Terrorism
CEPS
This 12-page paper examines the networks of expertise existing in the field of the fight against transnational organised crime, and more recently, terrorism
Crime, Law & Order, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-03-05
The Community Order and the Suspended Sentence Order Three Years On: The views and Experiences of Probation Officers and Offenders
CCJS
This 60-page UK report analyses the use of Community Orders and Suspended Sentence Orders since they were implemented in April 2005
Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2009-03-05
Annual Report of the Office of the Correctional Investigator, 2007-2008
Office of the Correctional Investigator
A 73-page report on the Canadian prison service
Crime, Law & Order, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-03-04
Helping Mexico Help Itself
CFR
This US brief examines Mexico's explosion in drug-related crime
Crime, Law & Order, Drug AbusePosted: 2009-02-28
Countering Transnational Threats: Terrorism, Narco-Trafficking, and WMD Proliferation
Washington Institute
This 42-page policy focus compiles and analyzes six lectures by leading U.S. conterterrorism practitioners on the strategically important nexus between terrorism, international criminal networks, and proliferation
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2009-02-26
Sentence Reductions and Recidivism: Lessons from the Bastille Day Quasi-Experiment
IZA
This 39-page discussion paper uses the collective pardon granted to individuals incarcerated in French prisons on the 14th of July, 1996 to identify the effect of collective sentence reductions on recidivism
Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2009-02-25
Annual Report 2008
International Narcotics Control Board
The 150-page annual report of the INCB, analyzing the global narcotics situation
Drug Abuse, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2009-02-24
Using Crime Prevention to Reduce Deliberate Bushfires in Australia
Australian Institute of Criminology
This 58-page Australian report seeks to assist and inform fire-prevention policies and practices by examining what we know about the risk factors for arson and who commits it
Crime, Law & Order, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2009-02-20
Global Report on Trafficking in Persons
UNODC
A 292-page report on human trafficking
Crime, Law & Order, Human RightsPosted: 2009-02-14
Sentencing and its Outcomes: Pilot Study
Ministry of Justice
This 101-page study tested the viability of conducting a study of sentencing in England and Wales using administrative data and the practicalities of identifying records, collecting data and managing procedures
Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2009-02-13
MDMA ('ecstasy') Review
Home Office - UK
A 49-page UK review of MDMA ('ecstasy'), its harms and classification under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971
Drug Abuse, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2009-02-13
Evidence-based Crime Prevention: Scientific Basis, Trends, Results and Implications for Canada
National Crime Prevention Centre
This 61-page report reviews the current state of evidence-based crime prevention and explores implications for Canada’s crime prevention efforts.
Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2009-02-13
Resilient Girls: Factors that Protect Against Delinquency
Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention
This 16-page US bulletin examines a select number of factors that research suggests may “protect” girls who are at risk for becoming delinquent
Families, Children & Youth, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2009-01-30
Liberia: Uneven Progress in Security Sector Reform
Crisis Group
This 45-page report examines the gaps in Liberia's security sector reform
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2009-01-14
Gotcha! A Profile of Smuggling in International Trade
CESifo
This 32-page working paper explores official trade data to identify patterns of smuggling in international trade. Our main measure of interest is the difference in matched partner trade statistics, i.e., the extent to which the recorded export value in the source country deviates from the reported import value in the destination country.
Crime, Law & Order, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2009-01-09
An Analysis of Federally Prosecuted Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children (CSEC) Cases
Urban Institute
This 163-page study examines the prosecution of the commercial sexual exploitation of children and youth in the United States. It looks at whether relevant federal laws are enforced, whether the courts increased penalties for such crimes, the features of successfully prosecuted cases, and the effects of legislation on service providers who work with victims
Families, Children & Youth, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2008-12-31
An Assault on Our Future: The Impact of Violence on Young People
White Ribbon Foundation
This 56-page Australian report examine show violence against women specifically affects children and young people and the nature of violence they experience in their homes and their own relationships.
Families, Children & Youth, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2008-12-30
The Greek Riots: Anomic Youths, Headless Government
FPRI
A US article on the part played by myth-founded beliefs in the Greek riots
Crime, Law & Order, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-12-30
Young Black People and the Criminal Justice System
Ministry of Justice - UK
This 80-page UK report sets out progress made in tackling the over-representation of young black people in the criminal justice system
Crime, Law & Order, Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2008-12-16
Juvenile justice in Australia 2006-07
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
A 156-page report on young people in juvenile justice supervision in Australia. It includes information on the characteristics of young people in community-based supervision and detention in 2006-07 and the type and length of supervision they experience, as well as patterns of supervision over time and analyses of trends
Crime, Law & Order, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2008-12-15
What Makes a Child Molester?
Public Safety Canada
A 2-page Canadian summary of research into the characteristics of individuals who sexually abuse children
Crime, Law & Order, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2008-12-15
Immigrants and Victimization, 2004
Statistics Canada
This 18-page Canadian report analyses the rates and characteristics of violent crimes against immigrants. Additionally, the profile includes information on immigrants’ perceptions of their safety and of the justice system.
Crime, Law & Order, Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2008-12-15
Ten Reasons to Oppose the Criminalization of HIV Exposure or Transmission
OSI
This 36-page US document provides ten reasons why criminalizing HIV exposure or transmission is generally an unjust and ineffective public policy
Health, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2008-12-13
Towards a Framework for Violence and Abuse Prevention
Department of Health - UK
This UK framework report outlines the impact of violence and abuse on health and inequalities. It looks at why violence and abuse happen and makes links between the different forms of violence and abuse. It also provides a framework for intervention to prevent violence and abuse from occurring in the first place.
Health, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2008-12-12
Measuring Police Performance in Domestic and Family Violence
AIC
This 6-page Australian paper reports on a number of performance indicators that could be used by police to measure their effectiveness in responding to and reducing family violence
Crime, Law & Order, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2008-12-11
Putting Public Safety First: 13 Strategies for Successful Supervision and Reentry
Urban Institute
A 4-page US policy brief presenting strategies that can reduce recidivism and hold offenders accountable for their actions while also cutting substance abuse and unemployment, and restoring family bonds
Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2008-12-07
Schizophrenia and Offending: Area of Residence and the Impact of Social Disorganisation and Urbanicity
Australian Institute of Criminology
This 6-page Australian study aimed to identify the influence of residential location on the prevalence of schizophrenia and incidence of arrests in urban and rural postcode areas of Western Australia
Crime, Law & Order, HealthPosted: 2008-12-04
The Precursor Chemical Trade Environment in Oceania
Australian Institute of Criminology
This 125-page Australian report describes the manufacture and use of, and trade in, chemicals that can be used to produce illicit drugs - precursor chemicals - in Oceania; explores border management and control of precursor chemicals; and analyses legislation and regional capacity to respond.
Drug Abuse, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2008-12-04
An Assault on our Future: The Impact of Violence on Young People and their Relationships
White Ribbon Foundation
This 56-page Australian report examines how violence against women specifically affects children and young people. It looks at the nature of violence they experience in their homes and their own relationships, its impacts, and the priorities for action if efforts to prevent violence among, and protect, young people are to be successful.
Crime, Law & Order, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2008-11-27
"Might Not Be a Tomorrow": A Multi-Methods Approach to Anticipated Early Death and Youth Crime
IZA
A number of researchers point to the anticipation of early death, or a sense of "futurelessness," as a contributing factor to youth crime and violence. This 49-page discussion paper addresses the limitations of previous studies using a multi-methods approach, involving the analyses of national survey data and in-depth interviews with active street offenders
Crime, Law & Order, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2008-11-26
Employment After Prison
Urban Institute
A 9-page US research brief examining the employment outcomes of post-release prisoners
Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2008-11-04
Criminal Obsessions: Why Harm Matters More Than Crime
CCJS
A 100-page UK critique of conventional criminological approaches to social issues
Crime, Law & Order, Social PolicyPosted: 2008-11-01
A Complicated Business
CJJI
The 45-page UK report of a joint inspection of electronically-monitored curfew requirements, orders and licences
Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2008-10-30
Police Drug Diversion: A Study of Criminal Offending Outcomes
AIC
This 104-page Australian report looks at the structure and effectiveness of drug diversion programmes run by policing agencies in Australia
Drug Abuse, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2008-10-30
Keeping Adolescents out of Prison
Brookings Institution
An 8-page US policy brief examining the problem of youth confinement in correctional facilities
Crime, Law & Order, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2008-10-24
Piracy in Somalia: Threatening Global Trade, Feeding Local Wars
Chatham House
A 12-page UK briefing paper looking at the threats posed by piracy off the coast of Somalia
Crime, Law & Order, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-10-21
Is Being "Soft on Crime" the Solution to Rising Crime Rates?
IZA
This 55-page discussion paper tests the effectiveness of police, public prosecution and courts in dealing with crime in Germany
Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2008-10-16
Release Planning for Successful Reentry
Urban Institute
A 104-page US report dealing with the needs of prisoners leaving prison and appropiate policies for dealing with them
Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2008-10-15
Cyber-Victimisation in Australia
TILES
A 12-page Australian paper examining the impact of cyber crime in Australia
Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2008-10-05
The Australian Firearms Buyback and Its Effect on Gun Deaths
Melbourne Institute
A 29-page Australian report examining the effect of the introduction of strict gun laws on firearm homicide and suicide rates
Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2008-09-03
Reintegration of Indigenous Prisoners
AIC
A 203-page Australian report on the reintegration of indigenous prisoners
Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2008-09-02
Early Evaluation of the Domestic Violence, Crime and Victims Act 2004
Ministry of Justice
A 53-page evaluation of selected aspects of this UK statute
Crime, Law & Order, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2008-08-19
Trafficking of Women for Sexual Purposes
AIC
This 95-page report provides insight into the issues, barriers and challenges of responding to trafficking of women in Australia
Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2008-08-18
Gangs at the Grassroots: Community Solutions to Street Violence
NLGN
This 36-page UK report argues that local communities should have the freedom and resources to tackle gang culture as they think fit
Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2008-08-14
Tackling Drug Markets and Distribution Networks in the UK
UKDPC
A 90-page review of recent literature relevant to the UK drugs market
Drug Abuse, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2008-08-14
The Impact of Social Capital on Crime
IZA
This discussion paper investigates the relationship between social capital and crime
Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2008-08-05
"Gun Crime": A Review of Evidence and Policy
CCJS
A 52-page UK study of the causes of gun crime and possible solutions
Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2008-08-02
Flawed International Justice for Sudan
Project Syndicate
A commentary on the request by the ICC's prosecutor for an arrest warrant for Sudan's president al-Bashir
Crime, Law & Order, Internal DisplacementPosted: 2008-07-31
Cyber-Victimisation in Australia
TILES
This 12-page briefing paper deals with the impact of cyber-crime on victims, its prevalence and responses
Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2008-07-26
Young People and Crime
Home Office
A 34-page UK report presenting findings from a 2006 survey describing levels and trends in youth offending, anti-social behaviour and victimisation among young people
Crime, Law & Order, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2008-07-18
Analysis of Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) Activity Based Costing Data
Home Office
A 3-page UK research report on the activities undertaken by PCSOs in the UK
Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2008-07-17
Environmental Harm and Crime Prevention
AIC
This 6-page Australian brief discusses what can be learned from crime prevention to reduce and prevent environmental harm
Crime, Law & Order, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2008-07-12
Policing and Cannabis Use in Australia
NCPIC
A 6-page overview of policing and cannabis use in Australia
Drug Abuse, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2008-07-12
Engaging Communities in Fighting Crime
Cabinet Office - UK
The 122-page report of a review examining how to better engage communities in the fight against crime
Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2008-07-09
Deaths Following Electro Muscular Disruption
NIJ
This 21-page US report studies whether conducted energy devices (CEDs) can contribute to or cause mortality
Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2008-07-02
Best Practices to Address Community Gang Problems
NCJRS
A 74-page US guidance paper for communities considering how to address an actual or potential youth gang problem
Crime, Law & Order, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2008-07-02
Crime and Communities Review
Cabinet Office - UK
This 120-page UK review examines how better to engage communities in the fight against crime
Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2008-06-26
International Profile of Women's Prisons
HM Prison Service
A 144-page UK report compiling data and statistics on women's prison populations internationally
Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2008-06-26
United Nations System Efforts to Address Violence Against Women
CRS
This 22-page US report provides an overview of recent UN efforts to address violence against women
Crime, Law & Order, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2008-06-26
DNA as Crime Evidence
Urban Institute
This 263 US study examines the cost-effectiveness of DNA evidence in property crime scenes
Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2008-06-21
Justice Initiatives: Pretrial Detention
OSI
A 184-page publication examining the global costs of pretrial detention and efforts to reduce its use
Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2008-06-01
Displacement of Crime or Diffusion of Benefit: Evidence from the New Deal for Communities Programme
CLG
This 54-page UK report examines the effect on local crime figures of the New Deal for Communities programme
Crime, Law & Order, Urban IssuesPosted: 2008-05-28
Make Me a Criminal: Preventing Youth Crime
IPPR
This 94-page UK report makes the case for a more therapeutic and family-based approach to youth offending
Crime, Law & Order, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2008-05-15
The Social Costs of Dangerousness: Prison and the Dangerous Classes
CCJS
This 30-page UK monograph explores how "dangerization" is leading to the legitimisation of a negative and punitive approach to criminal justice
Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2008-05-06
Reducing Drug Use, Reducing Reoffending
UKDPC
An 80-page report considering whether programmes for problem drug-using offenders in the UK are supported by the evidence
Drug Abuse, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2008-04-18
Provocation in Sentencing
Sentencing Advisory Council
This 132-page Australian research paper examines provocation in sentencing decisions in Victoria, interstate and internationally
Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2008-04-16
Sexual and Gender Based Violence in Africa: Literature Review
Population Council
A 61-page literature review synthesising literature on aspects of sexual and gender based violence in Africa
Crime, Law & Order, HealthPosted: 2008-04-16
The Use of SOLAS Ship Security Alert Systems
RSIS
This 48-page Singaporean working paper examines the contribution of SOLAS systems to maritime security
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2008-04-10
Police Performance Management
Home Office - UK
This 118-page UK report sets out how performance management principles can help police forces to improve the service they provide to the community
Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2008-04-04
Dedicated Drug Court Pilots: A Process Report
Ministry of Justice
A 99-page report of dedicated drug court pilots in the UK
Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2008-04-03
Neighbourhood Characteristics and the Distribution of Crime
Statistics Canada
This 174-page report comprises studies examining the relationships between the distribution of crime and the characteristics of demographic, socio-economic and landuse situation in three Canadian cities
Crime, Law & Order, Urban IssuesPosted: 2008-04-03
Sex Workers and Sexual Assault in Australia: Prevention, Risk and Safety
ACSSA
A 40-page paper reviewing research on the sexual assault of sex workers in Australia
Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2008-04-02
Panic on the Streets of London
IZA
This 53-page paper studies the causal impact of police on crime, comparing crime rates before and after the July 2005 terror attacks on Central London
Crime, Law & Order, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-03-28
Radicalisation in Danish Prisons: What is Happening, and What Can We Do About It?
DIIS
A 5-page brief on salient issues concerning radicalisation in Danish Prisons
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2008-03-28
Prison Conditions and Recidivism
IZA
A 29-page discussion paper estimating the effect of prison conditions on recidivism in Italy
Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2008-03-25
What Works? Effective Public Health Responses to Drug Use
ONDCP
A 15-page US booklet highlighting cost-effective demand reduction initiatives that have impacted drug use in the US
Drug Abuse, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2008-03-22
Offending and Reoffending Pattern of Arsonists and Bushfire Arsonists in New South Wales
AIC
This 6-page Australian paper draws policy conclusions from an analysis of arson defendants
Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2008-03-19
Human Trafficking in Ohio: Markets, Responses and Considerations
Rand Corporation
This 108-page US monograph draws lessons from the responses of 2 Ohio cities to human trafficking
Crime, Law & Order, Human RightsPosted: 2008-03-18
The Impact of Unilateral Divorce on Crime
IZA
A 38-page US discussion paper calculating the impact of unilateral divorce on crime rates
Crime, Law & Order, Social PolicyPosted: 2008-03-17
Terror and the Costs of Crime
Falk Institute
A 35-page Israeli paper studying the effect of terrorist activity on crime rates
Crime, Law & Order, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-03-06
Health and Prisoner Reentry
Urban Institute
This 82-page US report deals with the health of released prisoners and the implications for reentry outcomes
Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2008-02-28
Make Me a Criminal: Preventing Youth Crime
IPPR
This 92-page UK report argues for a more therapeutic and family-based approach to youth offending
Crime, Law & Order, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2008-02-22
Provocation in Sentencing
Sentencing advisory Council
A 132-page Australian report examining provocation in sentencing decisions
Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2008-02-08
Neighbourhood Policing: The Impact of Piloting and Early National Implementation
Home Office - UK
This 44-page UK report summarizes the evidence of four studies on the effectiveness of neighbourhood policing
Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2008-02-07
The Market for Amphetamine-type Stimulants and Their Precursors in Oceania
AIC
This 149-page Australian study examines the market for amphetamine-type stimulants in Oceania, and the involvement of criminal organisations in that market
Crime, Law & Order, Drug AbusePosted: 2008-02-06
The Experience of E-Crime
Ministry of Justice - New Zealand
A 46-page report of a survey of the extent of different types of electronic crime in New Zealand
Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2008-02-01
'Knife Crime': A Review of Evidence and Policy
Centre for Crime and Justice Studies
The 36-page second edition of a UK report examining more detailed statistical evidence to determine possible trends in offences involving knives
Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2008-01-31
The Challenge of Protecting Boys from Sexual Abuse
AIC
A 17-page Australaian paper arguing that boys receive insufficient protection from sexual abuse
Crime, Law & Order, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2008-01-29
Collateral Costs: The Effects of Incarceration on Employment and Earnings Among Young Men
IRP
This 35-page US paper reviews research on the collateral costs and benefits of incarceration in respect of employment and earnings
Crime, Law & Order, Social PolicyPosted: 2008-01-23
A Contemporary Challenge to State Sovereignty: Gangs and Other Illicit Transnational Criminal Organisations
SSI
This 66-page US monograph describes how criminal gangs are impacting on national security and sovereignty
Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2008-01-22
The Validity of Risk Assessments for Intimate Partner Violence
Public Safety Canada
A 29-page Canadian meta-analysis reviewing the predictive accuracy of different approaches and tools used to assess the risk of recidivism for male spousal assault offenders
Crime, Law & Order, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2008-01-21
Trafficking in Persons: U.S. Policy and Issues for Congress
CRS
This 56-page U.S. report provides a global overview of people trafficking and reviews relevant policy issues for the US
Crime, Law & Order, Human RightsPosted: 2008-01-16
Getting it Right
Ministry of Social Development - New Zealand
A 50-page evaluation of New Zealand community treatment programmes for adolescents who sexually offend
Crime, Law & Order, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2008-01-10
Law Enforcement Responses to Trafficking in Persons: Challenges and Emerging Good Practice
AIC
A 6-page Australian paper focusing on the challenges that may confront law enforcement officials in detecting trafficking, identifying victims, investigating offences and prosecuting offenders
Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2008-01-07
Criminal Justice Responses to Drug and Drug-Related Offences: Are They Working?
AIC
A 131-page study of the effectiveness of criminal justice initiatives aimed at addressing the drugs/crime nexus
Crime, Law & Order, Drug AbusePosted: 2008-01-07
Combating International Crime in an Enlarging European Union
Cicero Foundation
This 14-page paper deals with the role of Europol in combating international crime in the EU
Crime, Law & Order, European UnionPosted: 2008-01-04
Preventing Violence Before it Occurs
VicHealth
A 72-page Australian framework and background paper guiding the primary prevention of violence against women
Crime, Law & Order, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2008-01-02
An Examination of Serial Murder in Australia
AIC
A 6-page Australian brief on the characteristics of offenders and victims of serial murders and the modus operandi used
Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2007-12-20
Transitional Jobs for Ex-Prisoners
MDRC
This 50-page US working paper presents early results from an evaluation of the Center for Employment Opportunities, an employment programme for ex-prisoners in New York City
Crime, Law & Order, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2007-12-14