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10 results foundAuthor: Peterson, Richard R. Title: Young Male Domestic Violence Offenders in New York City: Final Report Summary: This report examined criminal court case processing of young male domestic violence offenders in New York City, and compared and contrasted these offenders with older male domestic violence offenders, as well as young male offenders charge with offenses that are non-domestic violence. Details: New York City: New York City Criminal Justice Agency, Inc., 2010. 88p. Source: Internet Resource; Accessed August 14, 2010 at: http://www.cjareports.org/reports/youngmales.pdf Year: 2010 Country: United States URL: http://www.cjareports.org/reports/youngmales.pdf Shelf Number: 117615 Keywords: Domestic AssaultDomestic Violence (New York City)Male OffendersViolent Offenders |
Author: Dandan, Doria Nour Title: Sex, drug courts, and recidivism Summary: Research studies have identified gender differences in the drug abusing patterns and treatment needs of men and women. Even so, studies on the drug court model have not assessed drug court effectiveness across sex. Using secondary data collected from the Ada County Drug Court, the recidivism rates of drug court participants (n=259) and probationers (n=235) were analyzed. Drug court participants were found to be less likely to recidivate compared to probationers, which supports previous research on drug court effectiveness. Regression analyses failed to find an interaction between group membership and sex, thereby indicating that the effect of the drug court did not differ across sex. These findings suggest that, despite differences in drug abuse patterns, the treatment needs of both men and women were being addressed in the drug court. Details: Las Vegas, NV: University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 2010. 46p. Source: Thesis. Internet accessed on January 15, 2012 at Year: 2010 Country: United States URL: Shelf Number: 123623 Keywords: Drug Courts (Idaho)Drug OffendersDrug TreatmentFemale OffendersMale OffendersRecidivism |
Author: La Vigne, Nancy G. Title: One Year Out: Tracking the Experiences of Male Prisoners Returning to Houston, Texas Summary: Of the 61,000 men released from Texas prisons, roughly 13,000 call Houston their home. These men face challenges across a wide array of skill deficits and needs. In an effort to understand the factors contributing to successful reentry and inform policies to ensure a safer return for both prisoners and the communities in which they reside, the Urban Institute conducted a study of 210 men exiting Texas prisons and returning to the Houston area. This report presents findings from three waves of interviews with these men, conducted shortly before and at two points after their release. Details: Washington, DC: Justice Policy Center, Urban Institute, 2009. 20p. Source: Research Report: Internet Resource: Accessed on January 27, 2012 at http://www.urban.org/UploadedPDF/411911_male_prisoners_houston.pdf Year: 2009 Country: United States URL: http://www.urban.org/UploadedPDF/411911_male_prisoners_houston.pdf Shelf Number: 123791 Keywords: Families of InmatesMale OffendersPrisoner Reentry (Texas)Reintegration, Offenders |
Author: Title: Indonesia: From Vigilantism to Terrorism in Cirebon Summary: Involvement in violent campaigns against vice and religious deviance has become one pathway to terrorism in Indonesia. "Indonesia: From Vigilantism to Terrorism in Cirebon," the latest briefing from the International Crisis Group, examines the radicalisation of a group from Cirebon, West Java that was behind the 2011 suicide bombings of a mosque and a church. It argues that ideological and tactical lines within the radical community are blurring, making it harder to distinguish “terrorists” from hardline activists and religious vigilantes. “The Cirebon men moved from using sticks and stones in the name of upholding morality and curbing ‘deviance’ to using bombs and guns, and this may become the common pattern”, says Sidney Jones, Crisis Group Senior Adviser. Poorly educated and underemployed, the Cirebon men represent a generational shift from the jihadists trained abroad or those who fought a decade ago in two major communal conflicts in Ambon and Poso. They were radicalised through attending public lectures by radical clerics; most had taken part as well in attacks on stores selling liquor and anti-Ahmadiyah activities. They had been members of Jemaah Ansharut Tauhid (JAT), an extremist organisation founded by well-known cleric Abu Bakar Ba’asyir in 2008, but then left to form their even more militant group. The two suicide bombers, Mohamed Syarif, who blew himself up at a Cirebon mosque on 15 April 2011, and Ahmed Yosefa Hayat, who died in an attack on a church in Solo, Central Java on 25 September, taught themselves bomb-making from the Internet and worked on their own. The others preferred targeted assassinations to suicide attacks and learned bomb-making from friends in a Solo-based group of vigilantes-turned-bombers. The briefing notes that the merging of vigilantes and jihadists has been facilitated by the proliferation of Islamist civil society organisations and the popularity of public taklim (religious lectures), as forums for spreading radical views. The government needs a strategy, consistent with democratic values, to counter clerics who use no violence themselves but preach that it is permissible to shed the blood of infidels (kafir) or tyrants (thaghut), frequently meaning Indonesian officials and, especially, the police. The problem is that there is no agreement within the country’s political elite on the nature of the threat. If the radicalisation of groups like the Cirebon men is to be halted, the government needs to build a national consensus on what constitutes extremism; directly confront hate speech; and promote zero tolerance of religiously-inspired crimes, however minor, including in the course of anti-vice campaigns. “Expressions of shock and horror every time there is an incident of religiously-motivated violence as in Cirebon or Solo are not a substitute for prevention”, says Jim Della-Giacoma, Crisis Group’s South East Asia Project Director. Details: Brussels, Belgium: International Crisis Group, 2012. 16p. Source: Update Briefing, Asia Briefing No. 132: Internet Resource: Accessed on January 28, 2012 at http://www.crisisgroup.org/~/media/Files/asia/south-east-asia/indonesia/B132%20Indonesia%20-%20From%20Vigilantism%20to%20Terrorism%20in%20Cirebon.pdf Year: 2012 Country: Indonesia URL: http://www.crisisgroup.org/~/media/Files/asia/south-east-asia/indonesia/B132%20Indonesia%20-%20From%20Vigilantism%20to%20Terrorism%20in%20Cirebon.pdf Shelf Number: 123846 Keywords: Extremist GroupsJihadismMale OffendersSuicide BombingsTerrorism (Indonesia)Vigilantism |
Author: Jantjies, Janine Title: Gender dynamics and girls' perceptions of crime and violence Summary: This paper outlines the preliminary findings of a research study conducted by the CJCP, which focuses on female perceptions of, and possible complicity in, male criminal activity. The findings suggest that females subscribe to traditional gender views and expect males to be the provider and protector in relationships, a central feature of hegemonic (or ideal) masculinity. A previous study conducted by the CJCP on males found that there was a major focus on acquiring material goods. The current study found that females also place great value on material possessions and view these as a symbol of love and affection in a relationship. This expectation can pressure males in economically deprived communities to acquire goods in illegitimate ways, just to ensure that their girlfriends do not leave them. This paper explores females’ expectations and perceptions of male roles and discusses how these beliefs shape romantic encounters among adolescents in South Africa. The traditional gender views and values held by many girls in the study indicate that the socialisation of children and youth in South Africa can impact on the country’s crime situation. A monograph will be published soon, which discusses the findings in more detail. Details: Claremont, South Africa: CJCP - Centre for Justice and Crime Prevention, 2011. 12p. Source: CJCP Issue Paper No. 11: Internet Resource: Accessed on February 3, 2012 at http://www.cjcp.org.za/admin/uploads/Issue%20Paper%2011-3.pdf Year: 2011 Country: South Africa URL: http://www.cjcp.org.za/admin/uploads/Issue%20Paper%2011-3.pdf Shelf Number: 123945 Keywords: GenderMale OffendersPublic OpinionRisk Perception |
Author: Usher, Amelia Title: Profile and Outcomes of Male Offenders with ADHD Summary: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurobiological disorder characterized by difficulties regulating attention, activity, and impulsivity. Predominantly diagnosed in childhood and adolescence, ADHD is increasingly being recognized as a disorder that continues to affect individuals into adulthood. ADHD is associated with a number of adverse outcomes including aggression, criminality, substance abuse, and low educational attainment, and it is thought to be more prevalent in forensic populations. Currently there is no information on the level of ADHD among federal offenders, and it is hypothesized that high rates of ADHD would present challenges for CSC in terms of offender behaviour management and community reintegration. To study the relationship between ADHD and a number of variables related to correctional outcomes, the Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale (ASRS) was administered to a sample of offenders newly admitted to CSC. Over a 14 month period, 497 male offenders completed the ASRS at the Regional Reception Centre in the Pacific region (RRAC). It was determined that 16.5% of offenders met the clinical criteria for ADHD, while a further 25% scored in moderate range for this disorder. A significant relationship was discovered between ADHD and a number of demographic and profile variables. ADHD was found to be associated with unstable job history, presence of a learning disability, lower educational attainment, substance abuse, higher risk and need levels, and other mental health problems. ADHD was also found to predict institutional misconduct; offenders with the highest levels of ADHD were 2.5 times more likely to receive an institutional charge than offenders without these symptoms. Additionally, offenders with high levels of ADHD fared poorly on release to the community. Within six months of release, they were more likely to have returned to custody than offenders with no symptoms of ADHD. The current study improves our understanding of the impact of ADHD in forensic populations. The rate of the disorder found in this study was considerably higher than prevalence rates cited in the general population, but in line with estimates from other correctional jurisdictions. Results indicate that high levels of ADHD can present challenges for CSC in terms of offender institutional management and transition into the community. A secondary purpose of this study was to evaluate the ASRS as a screening tool for ADHD in offenders. Findings indicate that the ASRS is a brief measure that can easily be administered at intake to identify offenders who may need additional services or adapted interventions because of this disorder. Details: Ottawa: Correctional Service of Canada, 2010. 53p. Source: Internet Resource: Research Report 2010 Nº R-226: Accessed April 16, 2012 at: http://www.csc-scc.gc.ca/text/rsrch/reports/r226/r226-eng.pdf Year: 2010 Country: Canada URL: http://www.csc-scc.gc.ca/text/rsrch/reports/r226/r226-eng.pdf Shelf Number: 124985 Keywords: Attention Deficit Disorder, InmatesInmates (Canada)Male Inmates, Learning DisabilitiesMale Offenders |
Author: Pitman, Ivan Title: The Prevalence of Traumatic Brain Injury among Adult Male Offenders in the UK Summary: This study, the largest in the UK to consider the possible causal link between traumatic brain injury (TBI) and offending behaviour in adult males, showed that almost half (47%) of the men screened on admission to HMP Leeds had a history of TBI. With almost three quarters of offenders receiving their first injury before their first offence, a possible causal link between experiencing a TBI and offending was a key finding. In comparison with a group of offenders with no history of TBI, those offenders who had suffered a TBI had spent more time in prison, had been in and out of prison more often and were likely to experience higher rates of anxiety and depression. Routine screening, coupled with increased awareness, staff training and effective support, could prove vital to reducing recidivism as well as improving the health and well-being of significant numbers of offenders with a history of TBI. Details: Burgess Hill, West Sussex, UK: Disabilities Trust Foundation, 2012. 4p. Source: Internet Resource: Briefing: Accessed February 12, 2013 at: http://www.vodg.org.uk/uploads/pdfs/The%20Disabilities%20Trust%20Foundation%20-%20Briefing%20on%20Brain%20Injury%20and%20Offending.pdf Year: 2012 Country: United Kingdom URL: http://www.vodg.org.uk/uploads/pdfs/The%20Disabilities%20Trust%20Foundation%20-%20Briefing%20on%20Brain%20Injury%20and%20Offending.pdf Shelf Number: 127594 Keywords: Brain Injuries and Offending (U.K.)DisabilityMale Offenders |
Author: Anderson, Simon Title: Evaluation of the Community Reintegration Project Summary: This is an evaluation of the Community Reintegration Project (CRP), which formed part of the Scottish Government's wider Reducing Reoffending Programme (RRP) and focused on addressing the needs of offenders serving prison sentences between six months and less than four years. Executive Summary - All four prison sites operated a process that was consistent with the broad CRP model - in that it involved structured engagement with offenders through five broad stages, referral to CJSW and relevant services - but there was considerable variation in how activities were delivered. - The number of offenders eligible for - and participating in - the project was relatively small in all prisons except HMP Perth, raising questions about whether the pilot reached 'critical mass'. - Meaningful engagement with the CRP (participation in a Comprehensive Screening) appears to have happened in around half of all eligible admissions, but there was a high degree of attrition beyond this with many scheduled meetings not taking place. - Practitioners were generally supportive of the principle of the CRP but were concerned about particular aspects of the process, such as the paperwork and training. There was also evidence that systems for monitoring progress were not always effective. - There is some evidence that the CRP facilitated progress towards short and medium-term outcomes for organisations and staff, though there remains scope for further improvements in joint working and engagement and motivation of eligible offenders. At this stage there is limited evidence about the impacts of the CRP on individual offenders, though some qualitative accounts indicate the potential to achieve the intended long-term outcomes. - Key contextual factors shaping implementation and impact included the 'crowded landscape' of overlapping (and potentially competing) service provision; broad cultural and strategic shifts within SPS; and the physical and organisational contexts within specific sites. - The CRP process could be optimised through improvements to the paperwork and training; greater clarity about inter-agency roles and communication channels; a distinctive 'brand' identity for the project; and creative responses to the constraints of individual sites. - There is evidence that the CRP's underlying theory of change remains broadly plausible, but throughput needs to be increased and attrition reduced - and community-based services adequately resourced - for it to achieve impact on a significant scale. Details: Edinburgh: Scottish Social Research, 2014. 115p. Source: Internet Resource: Accessed August 11, 2014 at: http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Resource/0045/00456670.pdf Year: 2014 Country: United Kingdom URL: http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Resource/0045/00456670.pdf Shelf Number: 132971 Keywords: Male OffendersPrisoner ReentryPrisoner Reintegration (Scotland)RecidivismReoffending |
Author: MacDonald, Shanna Farrell Title: Profile of Aboriginal Men Offenders: Custody and Supervision Snapshots Summary: What it means Although Aboriginal offenders are often examined as one ethnic group, First Nations, Metis and Inuit offenders have distinct traditions, cultures and world views. In addition, they have unique characteristics that need to be understood and taken into account by decision and policy makers. Correctional staff could also benefit from a deeper understanding of the unique challenges faced by each of these groups. What we found Aboriginal offenders accounted for 22% of the in-custody offender population and 15% of the community population. First Nations were the largest Aboriginal group followed by Metis and Inuit offenders (in-custody: 70% First Nations, 25% Metis and 5% Inuit; supervision: 66% First Nations, 30% Metis, and 4% Inuit). First Nations and Metis offenders were more likely to be incarcerated and supervised in the Prairie Region compared to the Ontario and Quebec Regions for Inuit offenders. Both First Nations and Metis offenders had lengthy criminal histories. A large majority of Aboriginal offenders had committed violent offences, but Inuit offenders were most likely to commit a sex-related offence. First Nations offenders were more likely to participate in Aboriginal-Centred interventions and to be referred to Aboriginal-Centred programming. Regardless of Aboriginal group, however, a similar proportion of referred offenders participated and completed Aboriginal-Centred programming. Inuit offenders had the most stable institutional behaviour of the three Aboriginal groups, while First Nations experienced the most difficulties. Metis and Non-Aboriginal offenders had similar institutional behaviour patterns. Post-release outcomes were examined for the sample. Metis offenders were more likely to be released on discretionary release, while Inuit offenders had a greater number of supervision conditions imposed. About one-third of Aboriginal offenders in the sample returned to custody compared to 16% of Non-Aboriginal offenders. However, the overall return to custody rate for the general offender population in 2012 was 29%. Details: Ottawa: Correctional S3rvice of Canada, 2014. 60p. Source: Internet Resource: Research Report No. R-321: Accessed August 31, 2015 at: http://www.csc-scc.gc.ca/005/008/092/r321-eng.pdf Year: 2014 Country: Canada URL: http://www.csc-scc.gc.ca/005/008/092/r321-eng.pdf Shelf Number: 136627 Keywords: Aboriginal OffendersAboriginalsMale OffendersPrisonersRecidivism |
Author: Stubbs, Claire Title: Resilience to Re-offending: mechanisms supporting young men to oversome adversity Summary: This study investigated the mechanisms supporting young men's resilience to reoffending. Resilience was defined as "the outcome from negotiations between individuals and their environments for the resources to define themselves as healthy amidst conditions collectively viewed as adverse" (Ungar, 2004a, p.32). The philosophical approach was critical realist (Bhaskar, 1978) and the methodology used was narrative enquiry, employing content analysis (Lieblich et al., 1998) to elicit mechanisms from the data. Eight young men with previous involvement in the criminal justice system were recruited from organisations in Hastings, East Sussex. They participated in a narrative interview which explored their life stories and the mechanisms utilised to change their offending trajectory. The study used Hart and Blincow's Resilient Therapy (RT) Framework (2007), to categorise the data. Mechanisms within the framework, located within categories such as Basics, Belonging, Learning, Core Self and Coping, were applied to the young men's experience, to understand the application of RT in promoting resilience to reoffending. All categories of RT were pertinent in nurturing their pathways to resilience. Further analysis of the data elicited additional resilient mechanisms absent within RT. Proposed additions included Clothes within the Basics compartment, and Humour, an important mechanism facilitating coping and affiliation, included within the Belonging and Coping compartments. Social capital was instrumental to the young men's resilience, providing them with essential coping resources; a further recommendation was to rename the Belonging compartment "social capital". This research challenges common discourses of risk. The young men demonstrated how the experiences and environments where they encountered risk were important in cultivating their resilience to reoffending. Within counselling psychology, this reinforces the notion of focusing on the subjective experience of the individual, embracing uncertainty, bracketing assumptions and extending traditional boundaries when promoting resilience with vulnerable young men. This study corroborated existing research demonstrating resilience as the outcome of both individual and social processes (Luthar and Cicchetti, 2000; Prilleltensky, 2005; Hart and Blincow, 2007). With respect to counselling psychology practice it presents a challenge to individualised therapeutic interventions, encouraging counselling psychologists to become active participants in changing the social systems that impact on an individual's resilience, reconciling their roles as healers with their role as change agents. RT (Hart and Blincow, 2007) provides a systemic application of mechanisms targeting both micro- and macro-level processes, offering an extension to counselling psychology practice necessary to promote resilience to reoffending. Details: Middlesex, UK: Middlesex University and Metanoia Institute, 2014. 234p. Source: Internet Resource: Dissertation: Accessed July 29, 2016 at: http://eprints.mdx.ac.uk/13802/1/CStubbs_thesis.pdf Year: 2014 Country: United Kingdom URL: http://eprints.mdx.ac.uk/13802/1/CStubbs_thesis.pdf Shelf Number: 139896 Keywords: Behavioral CounselingMale OffendersRe-offendingRecidivismSocial Capital |