Criminal Justice Content Topic Results
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July 2007
The Validity of Risk Assessments for Intimate Partner violence: A Meta-Analysis
Publisher(s):This meta-analysis reviews the predictive accuracy of different approaches and tools that are used to assess the risk of recidivism for male spousal assault offenders.
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July 2007
The Importance of Assessment in Sex Offender Management: An Overview of Key Principles and Practices
Publisher(s):It is designed for all stakeholders who have a role in sex offender management, whether as gatherers or consumers of assessment data. These stakeholders include judges, release decision makers, evaluators, treatment providers, personnel within correctional facilities, probation and parole officers, and administrators at all levels.
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June 2007
Study Reveals Unique Issues Faced by Deaf Victims of Sexual Assault
Publisher(s):This report summarizes researchers' recommendations for improving the relationship between law enforcement and the deaf community, based on results of an investigation of the impact of sexual assault on members of the deaf community.
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May 2007
Research Bulletin: Sex Offender Populations, Recidivism and Actuarial Assessment
Publisher(s):The purpose of this bulletin is to summarize the research on sex offender recidivism rates, and to provide an overview of the availability, validity and usefulness of actuarial risk assessment instruments specific to sex offenders.
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April 2007
Female Officers as Victims of Police-Perpetrated Domestic Violence
Publisher(s):This article examines how the expectations and values of the female officer's profession and workplace culture influence her behavior and decisions regarding her abusive relationship.
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April 2007
Residential Proximity & Sex Offense Recidivism in Minnesota
Publisher(s):Results of this analysis suggest that residential proximity had very little impact on the 224 offenses for two identified reasons. First, social or relationship proximity was found to be of greater significance. Second, where direct contact was made, offenders were unlikely to do so close to their residences.
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March 2007
Female Sex Offenders
Publisher(s):This review encompasses what is known about the seemingly low incidence of these crimes and their under-recognition, common characteristics and typologies of female sex offenders, and key considerations relative to assessment, treatment, and supervision strategies. It is intended for a wide range of professionals, including criminal and juvenile justice practitioners, court officials, treatment providers, child welfare personnel, victim advocates, and others who may be involved in the broader management of this special population.
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February 2007
Managing the Challenges of Sex Offender Reentry
Publisher(s):This policy and practice brief is designed to inform the efforts of correctional administrators and staff, parole boards and other releasing authorities, community supervision officials, treatment providers, and non-criminal justice partners as they work collaboratively to support the successful transition of sex offenders from prison to the community while ensuring victim and community safety.
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January 2007
Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act: A Sketch
Publisher(s):This resource provides a brief summary of the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act, P.L. 109-248 (H.R. 4472) which reformulates the federal standards for sex offender registration in state, territorial and tribal sexual offender registries. "It does so in a manner designed to make the system more uniform, more inclusive, more informative and more readily available to the public online."
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January 2007
Assessing the Risk of Sexual Offenders on Community Supervision: The Dynamic Supervision Project
Publisher(s):This study analyzed 997 sexual offenders in sixteen Canadian jurisdictions and 2 American states (Iowa and Alaska) for risk assessment methodologies.
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January 2007
The Impact of Minnesota's Felony Strangulation Law
Publisher(s):This groundbreaking study provides key insights into the implementation and outcomes of Minnesota’s felony strangulation law, including discussion of obstacles and recommendations for changes in the handling of strangulation cases.
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January 2007
Overcoming Language Barriers: Solutions for Law Enforcement
Publisher(s): This publication offers practical suggestions and tools that law enforcement agencies can use to effectively and meaningfully communicate with individuals with limited-English proficiency.