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6 results foundAuthor: Kirk, David S. Title: Lessons from Hurrican Katrina: A Natural Experiment of the Effect of Residential Change on Recidivism. Summary: In August 2005, Hurricane Katrina ravaged the Louisiana Gulf Coast, damaging many of the neighborhoods where ex-prisoners typically reside. Given the residential destruction resulting from Hurricane Katrina, it is unclear whether the resulting geographic displacement of returning prisoners has had any adverse, or even beneficial, impact on the likelihood of recidivism. In this study, a natural experiment is utilized as a means of addressing the selection issue, and seek to establish whether the migration of ex-prisoners away from their former place of residence will lead to lower levels of recidivism. Findings suggest that moving away from former geographic areas substantially lowers an ex-prisoner's likelihood of re-incarceration. Details: Ann Arbor, MI: National Poverty Center, University of Michigan, 2008 Source: National Poverty Center Working Paper Series: #08-10: Accessed April 25, 2018 at: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/254046054_Lessons_from_Hurricane_Katrina_A_Natural_Experiment_of_the_Effect_of_Residential_Change_on_Recidivism Year: 2008 Country: United States URL: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/254046054_Lessons_from_Hurricane_Katrina_A_Natural_Experiment_of_the_Effect_of_Residential_Change_on_Recidivism Shelf Number: 117092 Keywords: Communities and CrimeEx-OffendersHurricane KatrinaNatural DisastersRecidivism |
Author: Hurricane Katrina Fraud Task Force Title: Hurricane Katrina Fraud Task Force: Fifth Anniversary Report to the Attorney General Summary: When it was established in September 2005, the mission of the Hurricane Katrina Fraud Task Force was to deter, prevent, detect, and punish fraud related to the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina. Subsequently, as other hurricanes and disasters, both in and beyond the Gulf Coast region, gave rise to similar patterns of fraud, the work of the Task Force has expanded to provide assistance to United States Attorney’s Offices and federal investigative agencies and Inspectors General in providing a national mechanism for receiving and referring complaints from the public about suspected fraud. In 2010, for example, the earthquakes in Haiti and floods in New England and Tennessee prompted immediate response by the Task Force and its members. In the five years since Katrina, United States Attorney’s Offices across the country have shown remarkable persistence and dedication in continuing to pursue disaster-related fraud. From September 8, 2005 through September 1, 2010, 47 United States Attorney’s Offices across the country have charged more than 1,300 people with various hurricane fraud-related crimes. Depending on the severity of the offenses and the economic losses they caused, some defendants, particularly ringleaders of major schemes, received significant terms of imprisonment, while others – often individuals with no prior criminal records – were convicted of felonies but received sentences of probation and restitution. The Task Force’s record in this regard continues to demonstrate the importance of sustained commitment to disaster-fraud prosecution, not only to seek just punishment for offenders but also to deter others from engaging in similar conduct. Details: Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Justice, 2010. 38p. Source: Internet Resource: Accessed October 8, 2010 at: http://www.justice.gov/criminal/katrina/docs/09-13-10katrinaprogress-report.pdf Year: 2010 Country: United States URL: http://www.justice.gov/criminal/katrina/docs/09-13-10katrinaprogress-report.pdf Shelf Number: 119885 Keywords: DisastersFraudHurricane Katrina |
Author: Bailey, Kevin L. Title: An Evaluation of the Impact of Hurricane Katrina on Crime in New Orleans, Louisiana Summary: This Applied Research Project is an explanatory study that evaluates the impact of Hurricane Katrina on crime rates in New Orleans. By analyzing existing data from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the U.S. Census, this research measures crime trends in New Orleans from January 2002 through December 2007. The findings of this research suggest that some types of crime increased after this disaster, while others decreased. In New Orleans, most crime rates increased significantly beginning in January 2006. Additionally, most crime rates appeared to be returning to pre-storm levels by December 2007. Since the reconstruction of New Orleans is projected to last for between 8 and 11 years, this research evaluates crime trends early in the reconstruction of the city Details: San Marcos, TX: Applied Research Project, Texas State University - San Marcos, 2009. 57p. Source: Internet Resource: Paper 304: Accessed March 11, 2011 at: http://ecommons.txstate.edu/arp/304 Year: 2009 Country: United States URL: http://ecommons.txstate.edu/arp/304 Shelf Number: 120968 Keywords: Crime Trends (New Orleans)Hurricane KatrinaNatural Disasters |
Author: Vera Institute of Justice Title: Proposals for New Orleans' Criminal Justice System: Best Practices to Advance Public Safety and Justice Summary: Hurricane Katrina ravaged New Orleans, destroying not only the city’s infrastructure and the lives of many of its residents, but also its justice system. To identify practical steps New Orleans can take to make its criminal justice system more reliable, effective, and just, the Vera Institute of Justice interviewed key stakeholders—including justice system leaders, representatives of nonprofit research and advocacy groups, and several members of the city council—and reviewed data on how the system has been operating after flooding devastated the city. Specifically, Vera's investigation indicates that New Orleans can improve public safety by pursuing the following new policies or programs: early triage of cases and routine communication between police and prosecutors; a wider range of pretrial release options, community-service sentencing, and greater use of alternatives to prison; and more appropriate and cost-effective sanctions for municipal offenses. For each of these policy areas, this report identifies specific areas of need and proposes solutions that are based on effective practices used in other jurisdictions. Moreover, it focuses on practical steps that over the next six to 12 months promise the “biggest bang for the buck.” Details: New York: Vera Institute of Justice, 2007. 53p. Source: Internet Resource: Accessed March 14, 2011 at: http://www.vera.org/download?file=2849/no_proposals.pdf Year: 2007 Country: United States URL: http://www.vera.org/download?file=2849/no_proposals.pdf Shelf Number: 120922 Keywords: Criminal Justice ReformCriminal Justice SystemsDisasters (New Orleans)Hurricane Katrina |
Author: Smith, Michael R. Title: Law Enforcement Lessons Learned From Hurricane Katrina Summary: Highlights • Most law enforcement agencies in the Gulf Coast region did not have comprehensive disaster plans and had not adequately practiced disaster response. • Major disasters require pre-planned lines of command and control to coordinate the response of multiple public safety agencies, including those from out of state. • States without a strong mutual aid system should consider adopting mutual aid legislation that designates a state-level coordinating agency and requires a current inventory of resources and personnel available for disaster response. • State and local law enforcement agencies must be familiar with the EMAC system for requesting out-of-state assistance and should have a streamlined process in place for making EMAC requests. • Redundant and interoperable communications systems are vital. These capacities can be developed at the state and local levels with existing technologies. • Generators, batteries, chainsaws, extra radios, and a five-day supply of food and water for law enforcement personnel should be stockpiled as part of a comprehensive disaster plan. • Providing medical and psychological care for first responders is an important, but often overlooked, component of disaster planning. • Search and rescue, points of distribution (POD) security, looting, and traffic control are expected law enforcement priorities immediately following a disaster. Longer-term impacts include increases in domestic and interpersonal violence and substance abuse. Details: Columbia, SC: University of South Carolina, 2006. 12p. Source: Internet Resource: Accessed September 6, 2011 at: http://www.cas.sc.edu/crju/pdfs/CrisisLawEnf.pdf Year: 2006 Country: United States URL: http://www.cas.sc.edu/crju/pdfs/CrisisLawEnf.pdf Shelf Number: 122656 Keywords: Disaster Procedures, PoliceHurricane KatrinaNatural Disasters (U.S.) |
Author: Hussey, Andrew Title: Crime Spillovers and Hurricane Katrina Summary: Using a di erences-in-di erences approach, we estimate the e ects of migration due to Hurricane Katrina on crime rates across the United States between 2003 and 2007. To account for possible endogeneity between the socio-economic characteristics of a host city and evacuees, we instrument the number of evacuees going to a certain metropolitan area by its distance to New Orleans, LA. Our results suggest that im- migration of Katrina evacuees led to a more than 13 percent increase in murder and non-negligent manslaughter, an almost 3 percent increase in robbery, and a 4.1 per- cent increase in motor vehicle theft. We also examine Houston, TX, home to a large number of comparatively more disadvantaged evacuees, and nd dramatic increases in murder (27 percent) and aggravated assault (28 percent) coupled with increases in illegal possession of weapons (32 percent) and arson (41 percent) in areas lived by evacuees. While these estimated e ects are substantial, we are unable to determine whether the crimes were committed by evacuees, or were triggered by their presence. Details: Memphis, TN: University of Memphis, Department of Economics, 2011. 43p. Source: Internet Resource: Accessed October 3, 2011 at: http://umdrive.memphis.edu/ajhussey/www/Katrina_5_28.pdf Year: 2011 Country: United States URL: http://umdrive.memphis.edu/ajhussey/www/Katrina_5_28.pdf Shelf Number: 122970 Keywords: Crime DisplacementCrime PatternsGeographic StudiesHurricane KatrinaMigration (U.S.)Natural Disasters |