The (non)offensive nature of “white power” music, a research note
The (non)offensive nature of “white power” music, a research note Abstract The mainstreaming of extremist white supremacy's racist rhetoric over the last decade has facilitated the growth of far-right violence…
Promises of change: Envisioning new lives in partner abuse intervention programs
Promises of change: Envisioning new lives in partner abuse intervention programs Abstract How do interventions with violent offenders instill a desire for change? This article uses the case of partner…
Triggering factors: Examining the influence of alcohol outlets and neighborhood context on firearm violence
Triggering factors: Examining the influence of alcohol outlets and neighborhood context on firearm violence Abstract Despite evidence that shootings frequently occur near bars or liquor stores, studies have not definitively…
“We’re basically just naked therapists”: Sex work, stigma, and psychological empowerment
“We're basically just naked therapists”: Sex work, stigma, and psychological empowerment Abstract The criminalization of sex work continues to stigmatize people who sell sex. Nevertheless, people who sell sex are…
Weaker the gang, harder the exit
Weaker the gang, harder the exit Abstract This study draws on 95 interviews and observations with gang-affiliated individuals in Chicago to examine how gang structures shape disengagement and desistance from…
How people choose between criminal opportunities
How people choose between criminal opportunities Abstract The explanatory power of criminological theories may differ across decision-making stages because involvement decisions (the choice to become involved in crime) and event…
“We don’t tolerate each other; we actually respect and love each other”: Chosen family as a turning point among LGBTQ+ people
“We don't tolerate each other; we actually respect and love each other”: Chosen family as a turning point among LGBTQ+ people Abstract Chosen families are vital for the development of…
Multidisciplinary teams, street outreach, and gang intervention: Mixed methods findings from a randomized controlled trial in Denver
Multidisciplinary teams, street outreach, and gang intervention: Mixed methods findings from a randomized controlled trial in Denver Abstract Community violence intervention and prevention (CVIP) initiatives aim to develop local infrastructures…
Examining the effects of firearm lethality and aggressors’ intentions to kill on injurious firearm violence at American schools: A research note
Examining the effects of firearm lethality and aggressors’ intentions to kill on injurious firearm violence at American schools: A research note Abstract This study examined firearm lethality and aggressors’ lethal…
Systemic effects of COVID‐19 policy changes on drug availability in prison: A natural experiment in Oregon, a research note
Systemic effects of COVID‐19 policy changes on drug availability in prison: A natural experiment in Oregon, a research note Abstract Drugs in prison can have serious consequences for prisoners, staff,…
The countervailing impacts of significant 2020 events on youth delinquency
The countervailing impacts of significant 2020 events on youth delinquency Abstract We test hypotheses that three significant events in the year 2020 impacted youths’ involvement in crime: (H1) less delinquency…
Examining disparity in police behavior during the 2020 social and political protests
Examining disparity in police behavior during the 2020 social and political protests Abstract In 2020, the United States was gripped by three parallel social movements: an outrush of support for…