Trial Penalties under Florida’s Sentencing Guidelines: The Moderating Role of Case Seriousness

Trial Penalties under Florida’s Sentencing Guidelines: The Moderating Role of Case Seriousness Crime &Delinquency, Ahead of Print. An extensive body of research has revealed that criminal defendants who are convicted…
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Maryland MS-13 Gang Leader Convicted of Racketeering Charges Related to Murder; Sentenced to Life in Prison

Maryland MS-13 Gang Leader Convicted of Racketeering Charges Related to Murder; Sentenced to Life in Prison District Judge Deborah K. Chasanow today sentenced Roberto Antonio Argueta, aka "Alex Antonio Cruz,"…
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Institutionalizing inequality in the courts: Decomposing racial and ethnic disparities in detention, conviction, and sentencing*

Institutionalizing inequality in the courts: Decomposing racial and ethnic disparities in detention, conviction, and sentencing* Abstract A significant body of literature has examined racial and ethnic inequalities in sentencing, focusing…
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Childhood Maltreatment and Adolescent Cyberbullying Perpetration: A Moderated Mediation Model of Callous—Unemotional Traits and Perceived Social Support

Childhood Maltreatment and Adolescent Cyberbullying Perpetration: A Moderated Mediation Model of Callous—Unemotional Traits and Perceived Social Support Journal of Interpersonal Violence, Ahead of Print. Although childhood maltreatment has been shown…
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Control Balance, Personality Traits, Attachment, and Communication Styles: Associated with Stalking

Control Balance, Personality Traits, Attachment, and Communication Styles: Associated with Stalking Journal of Interpersonal Violence, Ahead of Print. Stalking is associated with negative occupational, physical, social, and psychological consequences, yet…
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“Prevention Alone Is Not Enough:” Stakeholders’ Perspectives About School-based Child Sexual Abuse (CSA) Prevention Programs and CSA Research in China

“Prevention Alone Is Not Enough:” Stakeholders’ Perspectives About School-based Child Sexual Abuse (CSA) Prevention Programs and CSA Research in China Journal of Interpersonal Violence, Ahead of Print. While existing studies…
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