Factions and Brokers in the Russian Mafia: Investigating the Structure of the Thieves-in-Law

Factions and Brokers in the Russian Mafia: Investigating the Structure of the Thieves-in-Law AbstractThis paper investigates the internal structure of the fraternity of the vory-v-zakone—the high-ranking members of the Russian…
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“Victim is such a touchy word”: Rethinking victimhood among human trafficking intervention court defendants in the US

"Victim is such a touchy word": Rethinking victimhood among human trafficking intervention court defendants in the US Publication date: September 2025Source: International Journal of Law, Crime and Justice, Volume 82Author(s):…
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Seeing the state in action: Public preferences about and judgments of common police–civilian interactions

Seeing the state in action: Public preferences about and judgments of common police–civilian interactions Abstract New technologies allow unprecedented public visibility of routine police–civilian interactions, but we know little about…
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The impact of built environment on the spatiotemporal heterogeneity of theft crime: A geodetector approach in X District, China

The impact of built environment on the spatiotemporal heterogeneity of theft crime: A geodetector approach in X District, China Publication date: September 2025Source: International Journal of Law, Crime and Justice,…
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Understanding the Impact of Forensic Evidence on Homicide Clearance: An Analysis of Los Angeles Homicide Cases, 1990-2010

Understanding the Impact of Forensic Evidence on Homicide Clearance: An Analysis of Los Angeles Homicide Cases, 1990-2010 . Craig D. Uchida Marc L. Swatt Justice & Security Strategies, Inc., Los…
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Arrests and the Opioid Epidemic: An Investigation into the Spatial and Social Network Spillover of Opioid Overdoses in Chicago

Arrests and the Opioid Epidemic: An Investigation into the Spatial and Social Network Spillover of Opioid Overdoses in Chicago Objectives Methods Results Conclusions Read the syndicated article here
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The Jury on Trial: Assessing the Impact of Courtroom Design and Juror Ideology on Defendant Guilt Perception

The Jury on Trial: Assessing the Impact of Courtroom Design and Juror Ideology on Defendant Guilt Perception ABSTRACT This study explored how courtroom design and jurors' ideological attitudes influence guilt…
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A Post‐Pandemic Bail System: Lessons Learned From Supervising Accused During Covid‐19

A Post‐Pandemic Bail System: Lessons Learned From Supervising Accused During Covid‐19 ABSTRACT Socio-legal research has begun charting lessons learned from the pandemic; however, there is a noticeable gap regarding how…
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No Choice But to Leave’: Understanding Voluntary Resignations Amongst Probation Staff in England and Wales

No Choice But to Leave’: Understanding Voluntary Resignations Amongst Probation Staff in England and Wales ABSTRACT Probation staff attrition in England and Wales has been a cause for concern, yet…
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The Neighbourhood Justice Centre in Australia: Exploring staff perceptions of their roles

The Neighbourhood Justice Centre in Australia: Exploring staff perceptions of their roles Publication date: September 2025Source: International Journal of Law, Crime and Justice, Volume 82Author(s): Niamh Wade Read the syndicated…
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