Embedded within the definition of a personality disorder is the notion that the traits that define each condition have been pervasive and distinct throughout an individual's lifespan. It is reasonable to assume that because these traits have been...
Since the 1980's law enforcement has deployed traffic enforcement camera systems to monitor roadways for traffic violations. There are a variety of commercially available systems today that can capture images of vehicles running red lights, passing...
Violence -- Social influence; Violence -- Mediation therapy
The present study examines the need for a peer mediation program at Northwest
Village School. A needs assessment was conducted to determine if implementing this
type of violence prevention program would be beneficial within this school...
To date, there has been little research on the efficacy of police academy training on officer performance. Specifically, there is no research available on the efficacy of training that deals with officer self-defense. The purpose of this study is...
The academic success rate between juvenile parolees and juvenile probationers are investigated. Data for this analysis was obtained from a research project through the Pilot Reintegration Educational Program (PREP), which sought to successfully...
In Connecticut, a valid state issued pistol permit allows residents to legally own, operate, and conceal a handgun. Much of the previous research investigating pistol permits examines aggregate level characteristics and focuses on handgun...
This research examined the extent of recorded abuse and neglect with
committed delinquent girls in the State of Connecticut. The study looked at
differences between those girls that have a history of abuse, neglect, abuse and
neglect, and those...
It is estimated that approximately 5.3 million persons in the United States are substance abusers. The devastating consequences of substance abuse includes high rates of criminal activities, incarceration, high rates of student dropout, high...
It is no secret that law enforcement is a paramilitary profession. One aspect of a paramilitary organization is the presence of discipline. Very few police officers last their 20 to 30 year career without receiving some type of discipline. The...
Burn out (Psychology); Correctional personnel -- Job stress
No known studies have been conducted to examine the burnout levels of non-profit practitioners. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to examine the burnout levels of non-profit practitioners who work with criminal justice clients. The main...
With the influx of mental health concerns in the prison system several issues have risen. One aspect that was examined in this research was the relationship between Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) symptoms and aggressive behavior of prison...
Police agencies across the nation have utilized citizen surveys as one tool in
measuring the success of their agency. For policy-makers, citizen surveys provide key
information to help agencies adapt their practices to best meet the needs and...
Cognitive shortcomings are common traits among the offender population. It is this deficit in social reasoning that leads many individuals to the criminal justice system. The modification of such irrational thoughts has been demonstrated to...
The present study explores the association between gun control laws, the extent of handgun ownership, and the amount of homicide committed with handguns. Data from the year 1990 was obtained for all 50 states plus the District of Columbia. States...
The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between anger and criminal thinking among offenders. Adult probationers were recruited from the Office of Probation in Hartford, Connecticut. The sample consisted of 108 adult probationers....
The present research investigated whether there was a positive relationship between incarcerated sex offenders and anger. It was hypothesized that the sex offender population would exhibit higher levels of anger than the incarcerated non-sex...
The purpose of this study was to compare the stress felt by officers employed by different size departments to identify differences and similarities between small town and urban policing. This study surveyed 104 officers of various ranks from four...
This study proposes to investigate community policing styles and their influence on misdemeanor arrest rates, and serious property and violent crime. Participants in the study include all police agencies within the state of Connecticut serving...
Concealment (Criminal law); Firearms -- Law and legislation -- United States; Universities and colleges -- United States -- Safety measures; College environment -- United States -- Safety measures; Gun control -- United States -- Public opinion
The incidence of mass public shootings has become an issue of great concern in the United States, and has become a topic of focused research in recent years. Among this research, there has been a notable lack of focus regarding the opinions of...
