Policy pointers

This 23-page New Zealand cabinet paper sought Cabinet’s agreement to a package of proposed reforms that will address concerns about the way child witnesses are treated in the criminal justice system and ensure that the most reliable and accurate evidence is elicited

Families, Children & Youth, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2011-10-08

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

New Zealand Court-Referred Restorative Justce Pilot: Two Year Follow-Up of Reoffending

Ministry of Justice - New Zealand

A 44-page report on the outcomes of a trial of restorative justice conferences in New Zealand

Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2006-03-02

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

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

Restorative Justice: The Views of Victims and Offenders

Ministry of Justice - UK

The third (60-page) report from an evaluation of three restorative justice schemes in the UK

Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2007-06-19

Satellite Tracking of Offenders: A Study of Pilots in England and Wales

Ministry of Justice - UK

This 17-page research report evaluates satellite tracking pilots undertaken in England and Wales to monitor offenders

Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2007-08-03

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

The First Report - Task Force for Action on Violence Within Families

Ministry of Social Development - New Zealand

A 40-page programme of action to improve the manner in which family violence is addressed in New Zealand

Families, Children & Youth, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2006-09-27

Homicide During Psychotic Illness in New South Wales Between 1993 and 2002

MJA

A 4-page Australian article analyzing people charged with homicide offences committed during the acute phase of mental illness

Crime, Law & Order, HealthPosted: 2007-03-27

Inter Agency Plan for Conduct Disorder/Severe Antisocial Behaviour 2007-2012

MSD - New Zealand, et al.

A 63-page New Zealand document laying down a six-year approach to improve the government's response to the management and treatment of children and adolescents with conduct disorder/severe anticial behaviour problems

Families, Children & Youth, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2007-09-21

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

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

Vocational Education and Training Provision and Recidivism in Queensland Correctional Institutions

National Centre for Vocational Education and Training

This 45-page report examines links between prisoners' participation in vocational education and training available within the Queensland prison system and their chances of returning to prison

Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2005-08-15

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

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

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

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

Better Beginnings, Better Futures Study

National Crime Prevention Centre - Canada

This 56-page Canadian study examines the delinquency trajectories of at-risk youth

Families, Children & Youth, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2012-01-24

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

Mental Health and Juvenile Justice: Moving Toward More Effective Systems of Care

National Health Policy Forum

This 24-page U.S. policy brief discusses the mental health needs of youth involved with the juvenile justice system, the provision of relevant treatment services and public policy options

Health, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2005-08-29

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

The Roots of Piracy in Southeast Asia

Nautilus Institute at RMIT

An Australian report on the complexity of dealing with piracy in Southeast Asia

Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2007-10-31

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

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

Managing Sex Offenders

NCJ

A 52-page US report on the challenges faced by law enforcement on registering, monitoring and tracking sex offenders returning to the community, and how citizens assist law enforcement in the management of sex offenders

Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2007-07-27

Investigative Uses of Technology: Devices, Tools and Techniques

NCJRS

This 169-page US report discusses techniques and resources for investigating technology-related crime

Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2007-11-13

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

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

Strategic Cutback Management: Law Enforcement Leadership for Lean Times

NCJRS

This 36-page US report provides police departments with practical tols for strategic fiscal management in difficult times

Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2011-07-22

Guidelines for Juvenile Information Sharing

NCJRS

A 37-page US report providing comprehensive guidelines for improving information-sharing among agencies involved with at-risk youth and juvenile offenders

Crime, Law & Order, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2007-01-09

Researching and Rethinking Sex Trafficking: The Movement of Chinese Women to Asia and the United States for Commercial Sex

NCJRS

This 204-page US report is an analysis of the illicit movement of women from China to destinations throughout Asia and the United States for prostitution

Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2011-10-13

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

Governing Science

NCJRS

This US paper discusses the importance of understanding the particular and limited contributions that social science research methods can make to operational policing, and embracing a substantially broader range of investigative, analytic, inquiry, and intelligence techniques more generally suited to the operational demands of the profession

Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2011-01-27

Police Science: Toward a New Paradigm

NCJRS

This 24-page US publication examines the relationship between the fields of science and policing and discusses the merits of closer collaboration between them, including the implementation of more scientific, evidence-based policies and practices within the policing industry

Crime, Law & Order, Science & TechnologyPosted: 2011-01-27

Adolescents, Neighbourhoods and Violence

NCJRS

The 24-page finding of US research examining factors that lead children and adolescents to violent and criminal behaviour

Families, Children & Youth, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2007-09-21

Responding to Children and Young People's Disclosures of Abuse

NCPC, AIFS

A 12-page Australian practice brief discussing the topic of children and young people's disclosures of abuse

Families, Children & Youth, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2007-10-23

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

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

Unlocking Value

nef

A 52-page UK report arguing that community sentencing is an effective alternative to prison for women offenders which delivers long-term savings in public spending and prevents re-offending, using Social Return on Investment (SROI)

Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2011-01-15

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

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

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

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 Implementation of OLASS: An Assessment of its Impact One Year On

NFER

The final report (74 pages) from the evaluation of the new Offenders' Learning and Skills Service introduced in the UK

Crime, Law & Order, EducationPosted: 2007-01-10

Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children

NIJ

This 20-page US report explores research into the organisation of the commercial sexual exploitation of children, the effects on its victims and measures for preventing it

Crime, Law & Order, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2007-12-14

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

Prepping for Piracy

Nixon Center

A US article on dealing with piracy

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2009-05-08

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

Norton Cybercrime report 2011

Norton

This 32-page US report details the impact of cybercrime on the world and on our everyday lives

Crime, Law & Order, Science & TechnologyPosted: 2011-09-12

What Makes Countries Vulnerable to Transnational Organised Crime?

Norwegian Peacebuilding Resource Centre

This 16-page Norwegian report explores in depth the exact nature of the threat posed by transnational organised crime and the conditions that give rise to its growth

Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2011-11-10

Sexual Violence and the Spectrum of Prevention: Towards a Community Solution

NSVRC

This 20-page US report describes a comprehensive strategy for preventing sexual violence

Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2006-10-15

Legally Coerced Treatment for Drug Using Offenders: Ethical and Policy Issues

NSW Bureau of Crime

This 12-page Australian bulletin discusses the policy and ethical implications raised by legally coercing drug offenders into drug treatment in the community and providing compulsory treatment within the prison system

Crime, Law & Order, Drug AbusePosted: 2010-12-21

Understanding Crime Hotspot Maps

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research

This 8-page Australian document describes how Local Government Area crime hotspot maps are produced and how they should be interpreted

Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2011-05-08

Illicit Drug Use and Property Offending among Police Detainees

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research

The primary objective of this 12-page Australian study was to examine whether the frequency of recent illicit drug use is related to higher levels of offending among police detainees in Australia

Crime, Law & Order, Drug AbusePosted: 2012-03-26

The Effect of Prison on Adult Re-offending

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research

This 12-page Australian study examines the effect of prison on re-offending among offenders convicted of either non-aggravated assault or burglary

Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2010-09-23

Intensive Judicial Supervision and Drug Court Outcomes

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research

A 16-page Australian report assessing the evidence of a trial of whether intensively supervising drug court participants in the early phases reduces early-phase substance use and sanctioning rates

Drug Abuse, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2011-12-19

An Analysis of Alcohol and Psycho-stimulant Use from the 2007 National Drug Strategy Household Survey

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research

This 3-page Australian brief finds that levels of psycho-stimulant (e.g. amphetamine or cocaine) use are comparatively low amongst the general population of drinkers

Drug Abuse, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2010-10-18

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

Protecting Consumers from Cyberfraud

OECD

An 8-page policy brief examining how cyberfraud affects the digital economy and what governments can do to protect e-commerce and the use of the internet

Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2006-10-30

Quashing Convictions

Office for Criminal Justice Reform

This 22-page UK consultation paper develops the Government's view that the Court of Appeal should not be able to overturn 'safe' convictions on the grounds of deficiencies in the trial or pre-trial process

Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2006-09-18

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

Offending at 16 to 20 years of Age: Identifying Youth for Intensive Intervention

Office of Crime, Statistics and Research, Government of South Australia

A 33-page study of juvenile offenders in Australia to determine who would benefit from intensive intervention

Crime, Law & Order, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2005-05-25

Research on the Impact of Mass-Marketed Scams

Office of Fair Trading - UK

An 83-page report summarizing research on the impact of increasingly sophisticated techniques used by scammers on UK consumers

Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2007-02-05

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

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

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

Teens, Drugs and Violence

Office of National Drug Control Policy

A 5-page US report on the relationship between drugtaking and acts of violence by teenagers

Drug Abuse, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2007-06-28

Domestic Violence Death Review Committee Annual Report 2005

Office of the Chief Coroner - Ontario

The 157-page annual report of a Canadian committee established to prevent deaths resulting from domestic violence

Crime, Law & Order, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2006-08-03

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

Evaluation of Interventions With Arsonists and Young Firesetters

Office of the Deputy Prime Minister

This 113-page U.K. report investigates a range of firesetting intervention schemes for children and young people currentlly undertaken by the Fire and Rescue Services and other agencies

Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2005-03-30

Vehicle Fires: Explaining the Rise in Vehicle Arson

Office of the Deputy Prime Minister - U.K.

This 25-page report explores the relationship between vehicle theft, vehicle abandonment and deliberate vehicle fires in the U.K.

Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2005-03-09

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

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

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

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

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

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

Domestic Violence in New South Wales

Parliament of New South Wales

A 56-page Australian briefing paper outlining current issues concerning domestic violence with the objective of reducing recidivism

Families, Children & Youth, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2007-06-18

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

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

Domestic Violence in Australia: An Overview of the Issues 2011

Parliamentary Library - Australia

This 41-page background note is a guide to research and resources on domestic violence in Australia. It includes an overview of research on the prevalence of domestic violence, attitudes and risk factors, at risk groups and communities and the costs of domestic violence to communities and to the economy. It also covers policy approaches designed to prevent domestic violence

Families, Children & Youth, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2011-12-02

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

Measuring Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault

Parliamentary Library - Australia

An updated Australian brief reviewing the literature and statistics on violence against women and sexual assault in Australia and internationally

Crime, Law & Order, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2007-01-08

Identity Cards

Parliamentary Library - Australia

A parliamentary brief providing background to proposals to introduce identity cards in Australia

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2006-02-15

An Overview of the Effectiveness of Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) Surveillance

Parliamentary Library - Australia

A 4-page Australian research note reviewing evidence on the effectiveness of CCTV in crime reduction

Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2005-11-03

Parental Responsibility Laws

Parliamentary Library - New South Wales

A 57-page Australian briefing paper dealing with issues raised by the decision of the NSW government to enable the imposition of parental responsibility contracts on parents of children at risk of neglect

Families, Children & Youth, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2006-05-29

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

Palestinian Security Sector Governance: Challenges and Prospects

PASSIA, DCAF

An 18-page document containing the summary report and 3 presentations made at a workshop held to discuss the challenges of Palestinian security governance and the prospects for security sector reform (SSR)

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2006-10-25

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

Drugs, Crime, Money and Development

Peterson Institute

A speech examining the interactions between drugs, crime, money laundering and development

Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2007-05-10

Governance in Guatemala Increasingly Threatened by Organized Crime

PINR

A US security brief on the challenge to governance and stability in Guatamala from organised crime

Governance & Politics, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2007-10-23

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

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

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