The author is a Black woman working and teaching within the field of criminology. Her students at Ball State University are predominantly White and have had few interactions with Black, Indigenous, and people of color. The author feels that it is important for her to disrupt stereotypes her students may have by introducing them to Black people who…

The visualization of latent fingerprints often involves the use of a chemical substance that creates a contrast between the fingerprint residues and the surface on which the print was deposited. The chemical-aided visualization techniques can be divided into two main categories: those that chemically react with the fingerprint residue and those…

Tom Washburn, founder of the Law and Justice Program in Fulton County Schools in Atlanta, Georgia, sees career and technical education (CTE) as a framework for gains in reading comprehension, public speaking, math and science. "It's a holistic approach to learning, framed by law and justice. Behind the scenes we're reading novels, improving…

The largest population of youth at risk for involvement in the juvenile justice system are those with disabilities and mental illness. There has been scant research into the pathways that these students take from home, school and the community to involvement in the justice system in Australia. This paper utilises insights from critical disability…

The critical and interpretive phenomenological approach is underutilized in the study of crime. This commentary describes this approach, guided by the question, "Why are interpretive phenomenological methods appropriate for qualitative research in criminology?" Therefore, the purpose of this paper is to describe a model of the interpretive…

This article presents an approach to systematic reviews that combines the Campbell Collaboration Crime and Justice standards and the realist notion of contexts-mechanisms-outcomes (CMO) configurations. Both approaches have their advantages and drawbacks, and the authors will make a case for combining both approaches to profit from their advantages…

Minnesota's Community Corrections Act, which became law in 1973, is examined in detail. Its development, fundamental precepts, and initial results are included. (Author)

The fourth volume in a series of publications on alternatives to jail incarceration, this booklet deals specifically with problems of sentencing the misdemeanant. It is written primarily for judges and those who assist them in arriving at and implementing sentences, so it presents a broad range of options and discusses ways of implementing them.…

The Exemplary Projects Program of the U.S. Department of Justice's Law Enforcement Assistance Administration is a systematic method of identifying outstanding criminal justice programs throughout the country, verifying their achievements, and publicizing them widely. This brochure is part of an attempt to publicize three operations. The first is a…

A multidisciplinary undergraduate course in correctional psychology is described, noteworthy features of which include field work experiences in criminal justice agencies, discussions with criminal justice personnel from a variety of disciplines and professions, and in-class role-playing exercises, as well as more traditional coursework. (Author)

The third volume in a series of publications on alternatives to jail incarceration, this booklet deals specifically with alternatives to prosecution. Its focus is the diversion of defendants and prospective defendants from the criminal justice system. Chapter One deals with the policy issues of diversion; Chapter Two with planning diversion…

A day-long prison simulation for a Wheaton College sociology class, held in a county jail that is generally used to house inmates while they are waiting to appear in court, is described. The course, which focuses on prisons, homelessness, and AIDS, aims to increase students' empathy for others. (MLW)

The purpose of this study is to develop a model of techniques and considerations that can be used by the field of corrections to cope with prison hostage situations. Because of the fact that no two hostage situations will be exactly alike, the considerations and techniques explored are general in nature and will require evaluation and modification…

To promote the concept that citizen involvement and responsibility for crime resistance are prime factors in law enforcement, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) assists local agencies in developing programs to encourage citizen participation. One facet of this program is directed toward educating students about their vulnerability to crime…

This report on the pilot training phase of the Community-Based Criminal Justice Staff Development Project represents an attempt to describe and document project efforts during the months between October, 1975 and June, 1976 with a view toward providing a detailed guide for future implementation of staff development activities for community-based…