Browsing Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice by Title
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The Mass Incarceration Of Minorities And Women
(Criminology & Criminal Justice, 2013-07-22)The purpose of this study is to examine the knowledge and perceptions of graduate and undergraduate students attending the University of Texas of Arlington Spring 2013. The data for this study was obtained from a sample ... -
Media Attention Towards Serial Killers And Mass Murderers And Its Impact Towards Attitudes On Capital Punishment
(Criminology & Criminal Justice, 2014-03-12)Attitudes towards the criminal justice system and capital punishment were researched among 164 undergraduate students at the University of Texas at Arlington. The findings revealed that participants who watched crime related ... -
Mental Health Screening for Prisoners Upon Entrance to State Prisons
(2018-05-07)The prison system has left a penal system that strives to rehabilitate an offender, for one that simply punishes. This is detrimental for prisoners with mental disorders, as their condition may worsen exponentially with ... -
Methylene Blue Degradation with Sodium Bismuth Oxide Nanoparticles
The effectiveness of Sodium Bismuth Oxide nanoparticles as a photocatalyst was tested by applying it to the degradation of methylene blue. The nanoparticles had increased effectiveness with increased concentration and ... -
Motivators of Prostitution Desistance
(2018-12-18)Abstract The intent of this thesis was to determine the factors that lead to desistance from street prostitution in the form of motivators and how to shape recommendations to courts, social services, and policy-makers ... -
Muslim American Perspectives On The Global War On Terrorism
(Criminology & Criminal Justice, 2007-08-23)This study examines the perceptions of Muslim Americans with regards to anti-terrorist policies and efforts in the U.S. with a specific emphasis on the U.S. led U.S. led Global War on Terrorism post-9/11. The perceived ... -
No Adult Left Behind: An Examination Of The Perception Of Parolees Toward The GED And Its Possible Impact On Recidivism
(Criminology & Criminal Justice, 2010-11-01)The purpose of this study is to examine the perception of offenders toward a general education degree. The data is compiled using a 27-question survey of offenders currently on parole and reporting to the Fort Worth II ... -
The Perception And Knowledge Of Serial And Mass Murder
(Criminology & Criminal Justice, 2007-09-17)The purpose of this study is to examine the knowledge and perceptions of serial and mass murder between officers at the Arlington Police Department and Criminology and Criminal Justice Students at the University of Texas ... -
Perception Towards Airport Security As It Relates To Terrorism: An Analysis Of Criminology/criminal Justice Majors And Non-majors
(Criminology & Criminal Justice, 2008-08-08)The purpose of this study is to examine the knowledge and perception of airline security and safety between Criminology and Criminal Justice Majors and Non-Criminology and Criminal Justice Majors post September 11, 2001. ... -
Perception Towards Rehabilitation And Punishment In Correctional Facilities During The Era Of Homeland Security
(Criminology & Criminal Justice, 2007-08-23)The purpose of this study is to measure knowledge and perception in the era of homeland security with the aim of determining if rehabilitation is a concept no longer prioritized given the apparent need to fight terrorism. ... -
Perceptions Of Alcohol Consumption: An Examination Of Undergraduate Students' Perception Of Harmful Alcohol Consumption As A Social Problem And Its Relationship With Crime
(Criminology & Criminal Justice, 2008-08-08)The role of law enforcement in the United States has evolved such that police officers are expected to be problem solvers as well as crime fighters. To that extent, the author begins this study as a broad examination of ... -
Perceptions Of Inmates, Inmates' Life In Prison, And Reentry Into Society: An Evaluation Of Educational Influence On Societal Perceptions Versus The Realities Of Inmates' Experiences
(Criminology & Criminal Justice, 2012-07-25)The purpose of this study was to conduct an in class survey over the perceptions of inmates, inmates' life in prison and reentry into society. The study hoped to gain understanding of educational influence on societal ... -
Perceptions Of Police Officers Towards Law Enforcement Hiring Practices As They Pertain To Minority Candidates While Controlling For Gender
(Criminology & Criminal Justice, 2010-07-19)The purpose of this study was to examine perceptions of police officers towards law enforcement hiring practices as they pertain to minority candidates while controlling for gender. A survey instrument was devised and ... -
Perceptions Of Terrorism Regarding Fear Of Victimization
(Criminology & Criminal Justice, 2012-04-11)The purpose of this study is to measure perceptions of terrorism in regards to fear of victimization by terrorist organizations among college undergraduates. A quantitative measure of levels of fear of victimization and ... -
Police Use Of Force: Does Gender Make A Difference
(Criminology & Criminal Justice, 2007-08-23)This study addresses the perception of the use of force and some differences that exist between males and females within law enforcement. A survey was distributed to five average sized police departments across the United ... -
Prison Programming In Texas: Do We Practice What We Preach
(Criminology & Criminal Justice, 2009-09-16)Prison programming is an important aspect of the criminal justice system. Programming can be used to help solve many problems in the system. In this thesis, educational and life skills programs offered in public prisons ... -
Probation Revocations Based On Technical Violations: Do Probation Officers Contribute To Higher Rates?
(Criminology & Criminal Justice, 2009-09-16)A recent report by The Pew Center on the States (2009) indicated 1 in 31 adults are under the control of the correctional system nationwide. In Texas, it is reported that 1 in 22 adults are under the control of the ... -
A Professional Perspective Into The World Of Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking
(Criminology & Criminal Justice, 2014-07-14)The purpose of this study is to analyze the knowledge and perceptions of professionals involved in the world of domestic minor sex trafficking. Specifically, the perceptions of advocates, social workers, law enforcement ... -
The Prosecutor's Role In Helping Domestic Violence Victims
(Criminology & Criminal Justice, 2014-03-12)This study examines the Prosecutors role when handling Domestic Violence cases and how they can better help serve battered women and their children without re-victimizing them through the Criminal Justice Juridical system ... -
The Public's View Of Terrorism In Their Communities As Related To Media-viewing Habits
(Criminology & Criminal Justice, 2008-09-17)The purpose of this study was to analyze the beliefs and behaviors of criminology and communications students in regards to general media and terrorism media exposure, as well as fear of terrorism. It was conducted using ...