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Probation Revocations Based On Technical Violations: Do Probation Officers Contribute To Higher Rates?
(Criminology & Criminal Justice, 2009-09-16)
A recent report by The Pew Center on the States (2009) indicated 1 in 31 adults are under the control of the correctional system nationwide. In Texas, it is reported that 1 in 22 adults are under the control of the ...
Religious Roots Of Punitive Attitudes
(Criminology & Criminal Justice, 2009-09-16)
Considerable research has been conducted on the causes of punitive attitudes towards criminal offenders. This study focuses on the possible effects religion may have when influencing opinions on correctional practices. ...
The Role Of Child Protective Services Workers:
(Criminology & Criminal Justice, 2009-09-16)
This study examines the self-concepts and opinions of Child Protective Services (CPS) caseworkers and University of Arlington undergraduate students that are declared Criminal Justice majors. Both groups have been surveyed ...
Analysis Of Police Officer Perceptions And Attitudes Regarding Vehicle Pursuits
(Criminology & Criminal Justice, 2009-09-16)
The purpose of this study was to analyze differences in the way that officers respond to pursuit scenarios. This project used a survey questionnaire to gather responses from participants who read a chase scenario and ...
Prison Programming In Texas: Do We Practice What We Preach
(Criminology & Criminal Justice, 2009-09-16)
Prison programming is an important aspect of the criminal justice system. Programming can be used to help solve many problems in the system. In this thesis, educational and life skills programs offered in public prisons ...
Dishonest Associates In The Workplace: The Correlation Between Motivation And Opportunity In Retail Among Employee Theft
(Criminology & Criminal Justice, 2009-09-16)
White-collar crime is a major loss to the economy, employers, and consumers. It is a crime that often goes undetected, and when detected, employers rarely file charges, so estimates as to how often it occurs are hard to ...
The Amber Alert: A Comparative Analysis Of The Suggested Federal Amber Alert Activation Guidelines And Individual State Activation Criteria
(Criminology & Criminal Justice, 2009-09-16)
This study focuses on the AMBER Alert system, in particular the criteria that should be present prior to the issuance of an alert. The purpose of this study is to review individual state's AMBER Alert activation criteria ...