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What Women Want: Program Design for Females Sentenced for Child Sexual Abuse Victims & Offenders (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2024-09-09 Bricklyn Priebe, Susan Rayment-McHugh, Nadine McKillop, Larissa S. Christensen
There is a growing body of research exploring the treatment needs of females sentenced for child sexual abuse (CSA), along with an increased recognition of the importance of considering the “female...
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Child-To-Parent Violence and Parental Psychological Disorders: Serial Multiple Mediation of Social Support, Self-Efficacy and Emotional Dysregulation Victims & Offenders (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2024-09-09 Nazaret Bautista-Aranda, Lourdes Contreras, M. Carmen Cano-Lozano
Research about child-to-parent violence (CPV) has increased significantly, although studies from a parental perspective are scarce. Parents describe a lack of social support and psychological distr...
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Testing a Predictive Model to Identify the Risks of Online Sexual Victimization Among Korean Female Adolescents Using Machine Learning Algorithms Victims & Offenders (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2024-09-08 Jungtae Choi, Yongjun Zhu, Kihyun Kim
Few studies have yet to explore what factors most likely contribute to OSV among female adolescents when all possible levels of factors are included in one model. Using machine learning algorithms,...
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Stepping Out of the Shadow of Transitional Justice: A Theoretical Framework for Institutional Justice Victims & Offenders (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2024-09-04 Kathleen Daly
In this article, I name and describe the field of institutional justice, which comprises all forms of child institutional abuse and neglect, related historical/policy wrongs, and responses to them....
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Homicidal Strangulation: An Integrative Review of Perpetrator Characteristics Victims & Offenders (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2024-08-28 Victor G. Petreca, Michelle Patch
Strangulation is one of the deadliest forms of violence. Yet, a gap exists in literature reviews specific to homicidal strangulation. Thus, this integrative review assesses and synthesizes empirica...
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An Examination of Correctional Staff Support and Perceptions of Post-Release Success Among Australian Juvenile Detainees Victims & Offenders (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2024-08-29 Chelsey S. Narvey, Jason L. Payne, Natalia Hanley, Meghan A. Novisky, Alex R. Piquero
Much research exists on the role of correctional staff on the carceral experience, but less work examines how staff influence post-release behavior among those previously incarcerated and how perso...
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The Effects of Relationship Quality on Probation/Parole Officer Communication Orientation and the Occupational Self-Efficacy of Women on Probation/Parole Victims & Offenders (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2024-08-19 Leslie Ramos Salazar, Shanna Peeples
The relationship between probation/parole officers (POs) and their clients under community supervision plays a crucial role in successful reintegration. This study investigates how POs’ communicati...
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Comparing Rural and Urban Juvenile Delinquency in Slovenia: Testing for Situational Action Theory Victims & Offenders (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2024-08-19 Iza Kokoravec Povh, Ineke Haen Marshall, Gorazd Meško
The paper employs Situational Action Theory (SAT) to examine juvenile delinquency in rural and urban Slovenia, an area previously unexplored to analyze rural/urban differences. Utilizing data from ...
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American Legion Participation Among Incarcerated Veterans Victims & Offenders (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2024-08-13 Melissa J. Stacer, Monica Solinas-Saunders
In the social sciences, belongingness is among the individual core social needs. Institutionalization is a powerful mediator in the individual search for belongingness, as it establishes agency amo...
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The Effects of Polyvictimization and Cultural Connectedness on Indigenous Youth’s Mental Health and Negative Coping Mechanisms Victims & Offenders (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2024-07-22 Makayla Burden, Ariel L. Roddy
There is a dearth of research that assesses the impact of experiencing multiple types of victimization (i.e. polyvictimization) on marginalized populations such as Indigenous youth. The present stu...
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Suicidal Ideation Among Male Victim-Survivors of Financial Sextortion Victims & Offenders (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2024-07-19 Roberta Liggett O’Malley, Katelyn Smith
Financial sextortion is a specific form of image-based sexual abuse (IBSA) in which an offender threatens to publicly distribute a victim’s intimate images or videos unless the victim pays a ransom...
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Forced Disappearances, Indigenous Peoples and Socio-Environmental Conflict in Mexico Victims & Offenders (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2024-07-04 Miguel Quintana-Navarrete, Gustavo Fondevila
Criminological research on forced disappearances is scarce despite the prevalence and seriousness of these phenomena and criminology’s growing interest in mass atrocities. By focusing on forced dis...
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Social Opportunity Structures in Hacktivism: Exploring Online and Offline Social Ties and the Role of Offender Convergence Settings in Hacktivist Networks Victims & Offenders (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2024-07-01 Marco Romagna, Rutger Erik Leukfeldt
Hacktivism represents the promotion in the cyber landscape of ideologically motivated agendas using hacking techniques. Despite research on the topic has provided some clues on how hacktivist netwo...
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Pathways Into, Desistance From, and Risk Factors Related to Cyber-Dependent Crime: A Systematic Narrative Review Victims & Offenders (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2024-06-28 Joeri Loggen, Asier Moneva, Rutger Leukfeldt
Cyber-dependent crime is a growing global threat. However, research on cybercrime offending throughout the life course, especially on the factors leading to initiation and desistance of cyber-depen...
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Why People in Prison Disobey the Rules: The Influence of Legitimacy on Misconduct in South Korean Prisons Victims & Offenders (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2024-06-20 Ha-Neul Yim, Lynne M. Vieraitis, Keeyoon Noh
Research has demonstrated that individuals with higher levels of perceived legitimacy toward police or legal institutions are less likely to engage in antisocial behavior. However, a limited number...
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“We Grow Together.” Perspectives of Latina Survivors and Providers on the Benefits of Incorporating Culturally Specific Factors into Intimate Partner Violence Services Victims & Offenders (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2024-06-18 Lisa S. Panisch, Debra Patterson, Stella Resko, Dalila Valdovinos, Shannon Patrick
Intimate Partner violence (IPV) is prevalent psychosocial phenomenon with disproportionate consequences among Latina survivors. We incorporate the perspectives of Latina survivors, service provider...
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Tell Me What You Do, I’ll Tell You Who You Are: Predicting Offender-Victim Relationships in Sexual Homicide Victims & Offenders (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2024-06-04 Anny Kim, Julien Chopin, Eric Beauregard
This study fills a gap in the existing literature by differentiating between sexual homicides committed by strangers and those by acquaintances. Utilizing data from the Sexual Homicide Internationa...
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Examining Institutional-Level Factors and Campus Climate on Sexual Misconduct Reporting to Title IX Coordinators and in Annual Security Reports Victims & Offenders (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2024-05-27 Tara N. Richards, Caralin C. Branscum, Michaela Goldsmith, Alvi Ali
The present study examines the relationship between institutional-level factors and perceptions of campus climate and rates of sexual misconduct reporting to Title IX coordinators and in Annual Sec...
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An Attractive Target: Do Perceptions of Physical Attractiveness Shape Victimization Risks in Women’s Prisons? Victims & Offenders (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2024-05-20 Sadé L. Lindsay, Dana L. Haynie, Story Edison
Emerging research suggests that physical attractiveness may yield outcomes beyond preferential treatment, such as increasing the vulnerability to victimization during adolescence. Despite growing a...
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Are Black Offenders Disproportionately Victimizing Asian Americans During the COVID-19 Pandemic? Comparison to Expected Racial Distributions and the Pre-Pandemic Period Victims & Offenders (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2024-05-20 Aki Roberts, Vijaya Tamla Rai
During the COVID-19 pandemic, reports of violence against Asian Americans surged in traditional and social media, often depicting an Asian victim attacked by a Black assailant and suggesting height...
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Exploring the Role of Cognitive and Physical Limitations in Explaining Identity Theft Victimization Victims & Offenders (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2024-05-16 Rustu Deryol, Lyndsay N. Boggess, Taylor Fisher, Fawn Ngo
We use data from the 2018 Identity Theft Supplement of the U.S. National Crime Victimization Survey to examine the relationship between cognitive or physical limitations and identity theft victimiz...
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The Realities of Stranger Danger across Violent Crimes Victims & Offenders (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2024-05-06 Jennifer Beatty, H. Daniel Butler
Few crimes induce greater fear and anxiety than stranger-perpetrated violence. Although these crimes are less frequent than family or acquaintance violence, stranger-perpetrated violence encompasse...
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Human Trafficking Hotline Analysis: Insights from the State of Tennessee Victims & Offenders (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2024-05-06 Ben Stickle, Popy Begum, Carter F. Smith
This exploratory study underscores the value of human trafficking hotlines as an important data source for understanding and responding to trafficking at the micro level. Drawing on data from the T...
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Stalking Perpetration in Adolescents in the Context of Intimate Partner Violence Victims & Offenders (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2024-05-06 Marta Gomes, Catarina Ferreira, Sofia Silva, Patrícia Figueiredo, Eduarda Ramião, Ricardo Barroso
Intimate partner violence can occur as a form of stalking behaviour, which is considered a pattern of repeated and unwanted behaviours towards another individual. A cross-sectional study was conduc...
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The Bullying Victimization-Depression Association: Unidirectional or Bidirectional, with Effects That Are Direct or Indirect? Victims & Offenders (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2024-04-17 Glenn D. Walters, Jon Kremser, Lindsey Runell
The purpose of this study was to determine whether the relationship between bullying victimization and depression was unidirectional or bidirectional, whether the effects themselves were direct (un...
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Experiences and Reporting of Unwanted Sexual Behaviors on Great Britain’s Rail Network: A Survey of Victims and Witnesses with an Embedded Randomized Vignette Experiment on Callback Effects Victims & Offenders (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2024-04-14 Barak Ariel, Vania Ceccato, Adam McDonnell, Kim Webster
Unwanted-sexual-behaviors (USBs) on Great Britain’s rail network, though often seen as “lesser-harm” incidents, have profound psychological, emotional, and behavioral impacts on victims and witness...
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Protective Factors for College Men’s Endorsement of Rape Myths Victims & Offenders (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2024-04-03 Julia O’Connor, Bertha Ben Khallouq, Sarah McMahon, Kayla Toohy, Lakaysia Smith
Rape myth acceptance (RMA) is associated with several negative outcomes including the perpetration of gender-based sexual violence among men. Little research has examined protective factors for RMA...
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Restorative Justice Responses to Sexual Violence: Perspectives and Experiences of Participating Persons Responsible and Persons Harmed Victims & Offenders (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2024-04-03 Shirley Jülich, Megan Brady-Clark, Polly Yeung, Fiona Landon
The failings of mainstream Western criminal justice systems in dealing with sexual violence cases, including the potential revictimization and retraumatization, are well established. Accordingly, d...
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Getting to Accountability in Restorative Justice Victims & Offenders (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2024-03-31 William R. Wood, Masahiro Suzuki
Offender accountability is the primary goal of restorative justice meetings. Yet existing research on restorative justice demonstrates wide variation in how accountability is defined in research an...
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Revising What We Know About Spatial Predictors of Violent Victimization: A Comprehensive Analysis of Differential Effects of Spatial Predictors of Robbery Victimization for Victims of Different Ethnic Backgrounds Victims & Offenders (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2024-03-31 Olga Semukhina, Stan Korotchenko, Yuen Tsang, Catalin Dinulescu, Isaiah Fincher
Despite abundant research on spatial predictors of violent victimization, few studies have explored the varying effects of these predictors on victims of different demographic backgrounds. This stu...
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Testing the Assumption that People Incarcerated for Sex Crimes Against Children are at an Increased Risk of Violent Victimization in Prison Victims & Offenders (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2024-03-26 Joshua S. Long, Susan McNeeley
It is a commonly held belief that people convicted of sex crimes against children are at an increased risk for being targeted for violence in correctional facilities due to their low status in the ...
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Mediation for Misdemeanor Assault Victims & Offenders (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2024-03-25 Caroline Harmon-Darrow
Crime reduction strategies over the past 30 years have greatly expanded the criminalization of a wide variety of minor offenses, especially in communities of color, even as violence continues to da...
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Cyber Hygiene and Cyber Victimization Among Limited English Proficiency (LEP) Internet Users: A Mixed-Method Study Victims & Offenders (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2024-03-25 Fawn T. Ngo, Anurag Agarwal, Katherine Holman
Information and resources on cybersecurity in non-English languages are non-existent or very limited. There is also a dearth of research on cyber victimization involving samples of limited English ...
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Sexual Grooming Behaviors of Females Who Perpetrate Child Sexual Abuse Victims & Offenders (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2024-03-25 Georgia M. Winters, Elizabeth L. Jeglic, Leah E. Kaylor
It has been proposed that females who commit child sexual offenses engage in sexual grooming similar to their male counterparts. The present study examined sexual grooming by females who committed ...
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Monitoring Crime Victims’ Barriers to Legal Needs during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Examining the Utility of Interrupted Time Series for Surveilling Community Data Victims & Offenders (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2024-03-20 Adi Rosenthal, Anne P. DePrince
Monitoring barriers to accessing legal needs for crime victims is crucial in reducing harm and improving service access. However, variability in data tracking and resource limitations hinder such m...
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Radical Redemption: Reading Narratives of Violent Extremist Disengagement Through a Criminological Lens Victims & Offenders (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2024-03-20 Sigrid Raets
Research on disengagement from violent extremism has been growing strongly over recent years. At the same time, empirically grounded analyses are few and far between, and the field itself remains r...
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Disclosure Decisions and Help-Seeking Experiences Amongst Victim-Survivors of Non-Consensual Intimate Image Distribution Victims & Offenders (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2024-03-18 Georgina Mclocklin, Blerina Kellezi, Clifford Stevenson, Jennifer Mackay
The non-consensual dissemination of intimate images (NCII) is a form of technology-facilitated, image-based sexual abuse. Despite causing significant harm, research indicates a reluctance to seek s...
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Evaluating the Role of Goal Setting in Reducing Dropout for Men With and Without Substance Use Problems Attending a Court-Mandated Intimate Partner Violence Perpetrator Program Victims & Offenders (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2024-03-11 Cristina Expósito-Álvarez, Gail Gilchrist, Enrique Gracia, Marisol Lila
High dropout rates, particularly among intimate partner violence (IPV) perpetrators with alcohol and other drug use problems (ADUPs), challenge IPV perpetrator programs’ effectiveness. This study s...
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Composite Experiences of Intimate Partner Violence in Women: A Qualitative Meta-Synthesis Victims & Offenders (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2024-03-07 Sihyun Park, Sin-Hyang Kim
This study explored the composite experiences of women subjected to intimate partner violence (IPV) by applying a qualitative meta-synthesis approach. A systematic review identified 44 studies, con...
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The Role of Morality in Individuals’ Willingness to Offend Within a Rational Choice Perspective Victims & Offenders (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2024-02-26 Jacquelyn Burckley, Chae M. Jaynes, Mateus Rennó Santos, John K. Cochran
Although rational choice theory has been widely researched, the role of morality is underemphasized in explaining individuals’ willingness to offend (WTO). The present study uses survey data and vi...
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Predictors of Identity Crime Victimization of Adolescent Youth in Foster Care Victims & Offenders (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2024-02-22 John R. Gyourko, Greg Ridgeway
Identity crimes pose serious risks and challenges for youth in foster care. As young people move through various out-of-home placements and schools, their personal data are often widely disseminate...
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Restorative Justice for Domestic Violence: The Meaning of Community in Circles Victims & Offenders (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2024-02-12 Briana Barocas, Hila Avieli, Rei Shimizu, Sejung Yang, Krushika Uday Patankar, Layla Al Neyadi
Although community involvement is a central ideal in restorative justice (RJ), its implementation in practice has scarcely been researched. This study used interpretive phenomenological analysis of...
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Survivors’ Dating and Romantic Relationship Experiences Following Adult Sexual Violence: A Qualitative Interview Study Victims & Offenders (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2024-02-08 Dagmar Stockman, Hanna Van Parys, Jan De Mol, Kasia Uzieblo, Heather Littleton, Ines Keygnaert, Gilbert Lemmens, Lesley Verhofstadt
Survivors of adult sexual violence frequently encounter physical, reproductive, psychological and socio-economic difficulties in the aftermath of sexual violence. However, an in-depth understanding...
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“That Shit Ain’t Helping Nobody”: Narratives of Exclusion and Individualism Among Criminalized Men Victims & Offenders (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2024-02-07 Lucius Couloute, Dijonée A. Talley
Reentry efforts tend to focus on individual-level factors in an attempt to transform formerly incarcerated people into law-abiding, productive, and responsible citizens. Unfortunately, evaluative r...
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New Research on Veterans Treatment Courts: An Overview of the Community Participatory Research on Veterans in Specialized Programming Project Victims & Offenders (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2024-01-18 James M. Byrne, Don Hummer, Kimberly R. Kras, Sabrina S. Rapisarda, Kelly M. Socia
Justice-involved veterans return to civilian life with a variety of mental and physical health challenges that often go untreated and increase their risk for self-harm and involvement in the crimin...
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Veterans Treatment Courts: Eligibility, Service Provision, and Future Directions Victims & Offenders (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2024-01-18 Faye S. Taxman
Published in Victims & Offenders: An International Journal of Evidence-based Research, Policy, and Practice (Vol. 19, No. 1, 2024)
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Veterans Treatment Courts: A Nationwide Review of Enacting and Eligibility State Statutes Victims & Offenders (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2024-01-18 Sabrina S. Rapisarda, Kimberly R. Kras, Grace LeMoyne, Don Hummer, Kelly Socia, James M. Byrne
Veterans Treatment Court (VTC) is the fastest growing type of treatment court in the United States with over 600 VTCs in operation today. Despite this recent proliferation, minimal scholarship has ...
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No Veteran Left Behind? Perspectives on VTC Eligibility Criteria for Justice-Involved Veterans in Multiple Jurisdictions Across the United States Victims & Offenders (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2024-01-18 Don Hummer, James M. Byrne, Sabrina S. Rapisarda, Kelly M. Socia, Kimberly R. Kras
The explosive growth of veterans treatment courts (VTCs) in the United States has raised questions concerning which justice-involved veterans (JIV) are eligible and ultimately selected for particip...
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At Risk and Underserved: Veterans Treatment Court Team Member Perspectives on Service Delivery Challenges Victims & Offenders (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2024-01-18 Kimberly R. Kras, Sabrina S. Rapisarda, Kelly M. Socia, Don Hummer, James M. Byrne
As Veterans Treatment Courts (VTC) proliferate across the United States, questions have been raised about their capacity to provide critical services and support for justice-involved veterans. The ...
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“God, I Hope It Doesn’t Fade Out”: Team Member Perspectives on the Future of Veterans Treatment Courts Victims & Offenders (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2024-01-18 Kelly M. Socia, Sabrina S. Rapisarda, Kimberly R. Kras, Don Hummer, James M. Byrne
Despite their rapid spread over the last 15 years, little research has explored the perceptions of Veterans Treatment Courts (VTCs) team members regarding the viability and longevity of VTCs. The p...
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SNAFU, Situation Normal All Forces United in Veterans Court: From the Perspective of a California Court of Appeal Justice and Mentor Victims & Offenders (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2024-01-18 Eileen C Moore
This article by a California Court of Appeal justice presents her perspectives and experiences in a Veterans Treatment Court (VTC). She volunteered as a mentor in a Veterans Treatment Court every w...
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The Mediating Effects of Extended Family Support and Relationship Change on Romantic Bonding and Support in Romantic Relationship Among Incarcerated Men Victims & Offenders (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2024-01-12 Eman Tadros, Khoi Nguyen Anh Le
Previous studies indicated challenges to maintain the bond between incarcerated men and their non-incarcerated partner during the incarceration period. Thus, this study examined the effect of perce...
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Protecting but Not Protected: Sexual Assault in the Military Victims & Offenders (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2024-01-10 Emily K. Meinert, Ericka A. Wentz
The purpose of this study was to uncover common themes among tweets shared by victims of military sexual assault (MSA) and make suggestions for policy implications. By using Twitter as a unique dat...
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Whited Sepulchers: Exploring Explanations for White Overrepresentation in Online Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Victims & Offenders (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2024-01-03 Kevin F. Steinmetz, Howard Henderson, Payton Fenwick
This analysis is concerned with the documented-yet-seldom-examined overrepresentation of whites in the US in online child sexual abuse and exploitation or OCSAE. First, we examine two sources of da...
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Victimization in Prison. A Study of Victimization and Prison Climate Dimensions in Belgian Prisons Victims & Offenders (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2023-12-18 Elien Goossens, Eric Maes, Luc Robert, Tom Daems, Anouk Mertens
Prisoner victimization introduces significant challenges to penal institutions worldwide. Researchers across the globe already provided extensive knowledge on risk factors from community crime theo...
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Program Providers’ Perceptions of Restorative and Transformative Justice in the Context of Domestic Violence Offender Treatment in North Carolina Victims & Offenders (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2023-11-23 Julia K. Campbell, Kathryn E. Moracco, Scarlett Hawkins, Laurel Sharpless, Julia Weinrich, Deborah M. Weissman
Restorative justice (RJ) and other innovative approaches are increasingly being considered in lieu of traditional legal responses to intimate partner violence (IPV) perpetration. This formative qua...
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The Influence of Offender Motivation on Unwanted Pursuit Perpetration Among College Students Victims & Offenders (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2023-10-31 Kim S. Ménard, Adam Christensen, Deborah D. Lee
This study uses lifestyle/routine activities to examine unwanted pursuit perpetration. Regressions were completed on the full sample, and separately for males (3,485) and females (4,022), and for t...
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Scams, Cons, Frauds, and Deceptions Victims & Offenders (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2023-10-18 Sean Byrne, James Byrne
The following Thematic Issue presents new research on the nature and extent of a wide range of scams, cons, frauds, and deceptive activities, including sextortion, the use of ransomware, phishing, ...
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Relatives’ Understanding of Perpetrators of Elder Family Financial Exploitation: A Bioecological Approach to Understanding Risk Factors Victims & Offenders (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2023-10-18 Virginia B. Vincenti, Rakesh K. Maurya
This study sought to understand risk factors for elder family financial exploitation (EFFE) perpetrated most frequently by family member power-of-attorney agents, appointed by older relatives. Cons...
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What Separates Offenders Who are Not Victimized from Offenders Who are Victimized? Results from a Nationally Representative Sample of Males and Females Victims & Offenders (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2023-10-16 Muratova Alua, Zhanibekov Akynkozha, Aryn Aizhan, Nurmaganbet Yermek, Yerlan Turgumbayev, Kevin M. Beaver
There has been considerable interest in understanding victim-offender overlap, including why it occurs and the factors that are responsible for creating it. At the same time, however, there has bee...