Estimating the Prevalence of Entrapment in Post-9/11 Terrorism Cases
Estimating the Prevalence of Entrapment in Post-9/11 Terrorism Cases How many of the terrorism convictions since September 11, 2001 have been the product of entrapment? Some scholars and journalists have…
Sentencing and Interbranch Dialogue
Sentencing and Interbranch Dialogue American legislatures generally delegate primary control over sentencing policy to one of two actors: trial judges or a sentencing commission. In choosing between these actors, a…
The Psychology of Workplace Deviant & Criminal Behavior
The Psychology of Workplace Deviant & Criminal Behavior The 2013 book Deviant and Criminal Behavior in the Workplace addresses the psychological constructs, situations, and environments underlying active counterproductive workplace behaviors.…
Trevino v. Thaler: Falling Short of Meaningful Federal Habeas Corpus Reform
Trevino v. Thaler: Falling Short of Meaningful Federal Habeas Corpus Reform Prisoners face many barriers when petitioning for federal habeas corpus relief, especially when asserting ineffective assistance of trial counsel…
Constructing and Maintaining Family in The Context of Imprisonment
Constructing and Maintaining Family in The Context of Imprisonment AbstractFor many families affected by imprisonment, the prison can become a central and damaging force in their lives. Yet, to fully…
Group-Based Trajectory Modeling (Nearly) Two Decades Later
Group-Based Trajectory Modeling (Nearly) Two Decades Later Read the syndicated article here
Making Space for Theory: The Challenges of Theorizing Space and Place for Spatial Analysis in Criminology
Making Space for Theory: The Challenges of Theorizing Space and Place for Spatial Analysis in Criminology Read the syndicated article here
Violent Crime, Residential Instability and Mobility: Does the Relationship Differ in Minority Neighborhoods?
Violent Crime, Residential Instability and Mobility: Does the Relationship Differ in Minority Neighborhoods? Abstract This study examines the reciprocal relationship between violent crime and residential stability in neighborhoods. We test…
When does the Apple Fall from the Tree? Static Versus Dynamic Theories Predicting Intergenerational Transmission of Convictions
When does the Apple Fall from the Tree? Static Versus Dynamic Theories Predicting Intergenerational Transmission of Convictions Abstract Criminal behavior of parents substantially affects the criminal behavior of children. Little…
Measuring Long Term Individual Trajectories of Offending Using Multiple Methods
Measuring Long Term Individual Trajectories of Offending Using Multiple Methods Abstract Criminal career researchers and developmental criminologists have identified describing individual trajectories of offending over time as a key research…
Observing offenders: Incident reports by surveillance detectives, uniformed police, and civilians
Observing offenders: Incident reports by surveillance detectives, uniformed police, and civilians PurposePolice officers often write reports about witnessed incidents, which may serve as evidence in court. We examined whether incident…
The predictive and incremental validity of the German adaptation of the Static-2002 in a sexual offender sample released from the prison system
The predictive and incremental validity of the German adaptation of the Static-2002 in a sexual offender sample released from the prison system PurposeThe aim of this study was to examine…