Three themes run through this collection of citations which represent a small fraction of literature on the adult female offender. One is the ideology, implications, and impact of criminological theory to the study of female crime and criminality. A second theme treats the legal and procedural mechanics of justice administration. The final theme…

The bibliography on handicapped adult offenders covers all aspects of the criminal justice process--arrest, pretrial evaluation, determination of competency to stand trial, civil vs. criminal proceedings, and community and institutional treatment. An introduction discusses the number of offenders who are mentally retarded or physically…

This annotated bibliography highlights the literature available on two important aspects of assistance to victims and witnesses of crime. The first section, victim and witness services, covers the need, function and implementation of services to assist victims, elements of effective programs and evaluation of specific programs. The second section,…

Bibliography assimilates two decades of research focusing on youthful sexual offending. Articles are categorized into six areas (literature reviews, theories of sexual offending, conceptualization, assessment, intervention/prevention strategies, research methods in the investigation of youthful sexual offenders), based on primary focus, with…

In this bibliography citations are divided into four sections: books, journals, research projects, and special publications which originate primarily in state agencies. Citations cover the period from 1940 through 1970. Over 180 citations are listed. (MPJ)

Examines the relationship between race and crime as reflected in the literature and evaluates explanations based upon these findings. Self-report research fails to demonstrate a relationship between race and crime. Amounts of Black involvement explained by selection bias based on racial characteristics, however, are not consistently supported by…

An annotated bibliography of approximately 150 books and articles on the mentally retarded offender as well as 30 nonannotated entries are provided. Topics covered include such areas as characteristics of mentally retarded delinquents, rehabilitation of the retarded offender, community services for retarded persons, rights of the mentally…

Presents recent evidence, obtained from a review of the literature on correctional treatment published since 1973, appealing the verdict that correctional rehabilitation is ineffective. There are several types of intervention programs that have proved successful with offender populations. (Author)

Examines current stalking and antistalking state legislation, describes stalker characteristics, and discusses past and potential stalking targets. Reviews publishing trends and presents an annotated bibliography of stalking and antistalking literature including federal documents, comprehensive articles in U.S. law journals, and articles on state…

The topic of alternatives to incarceration or community-based corrections is presented in a selected list of resources containing approximately 350 items. Included are English language books, articles, government documents, reports, dissertations and conference proceedings. Textbooks have not been included. The scope is international and currency…

This bibliography lists all books, reports, and audio and video cassettes about Canada natives and the criminal justice system located in the Ministry of the Solicitor General's Library in Ottawa (Canada). Section 1 lists authors, titles, and series in a single alphabetical sequence. Section 2 lists the entries by subject. Major subjects include…

This bibliography reviews approximately 70 reference materials on criminal justice. Entries are presented in eight categories--dictionaries, indexes and abstracts, professional position papers, working conditions and unions, law and the police, crime, prisons and prisoners, and victimization. Types of publications included under the subject…

This summary of the literature provides an overview on adult probation, with attention to the conceptual problems associated with often conflicting definitions of probation, the legal and statutory development of probation, its major objectives and tasks, and its effectiveness. Some of the critical areas addressed include: (1) the locus of…

Examines research on crime, fear of crime and victimization in the school and community. Suggests that crime and fear of crime should be viewed in a community context since high-crime schools tend to be in high-crime neighborhoods with a higher fear level. (JAC)

This publication contains eight research papers presented and discussed at the April 1977 second annual Carolina Counselors' Spring Symposium. They cover a wide range of topics: (1) self-concept as it relates to adjustment in the blind; (2) open-space school and its guidance strategies; (3) death education and counseling; (4) the locus of control…