Three models which reflect the differences in criminal justice -- the nature and relationships of roles, rules, and institutions -- are reviewed, and a fourth is suggested. (Author/KM)

Three legal issues are examined: (1) the responsibility of children for breached contracts and the commission of torts; (2) parental liability; and (3) relevant law in North Dakota and other states. The people most affected by the actions of children are parents, merchants, and victims of vandalism. People who enter into contracts with children…

Each correction academy should analyze its policies in terms of policy role, training bailiwick, academic ties, and type of staff. Two models are suggested, characterized by contrasting perspectives on the proper function of the academy within the correction department and on the breadth and purposes of training. (Author)

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

Looks at police views toward lawyers, judges, and local justice, and attempts to see if these attitudes affect their jobs as policemen. (Author/RK)

In a study of adolescent offenders in New York State, most reported that they curtail criminal activities at age 16, because they fear being jailed if apprehended as adults. In fact, the belief that juveniles under 16 cannot be severely punished in New York State is not entirely accurate. (Author/GC)

Forensic linguistics (FL) provides consultation to lawyers through the analysis of language evidence during the pre-trial investigation. Evidence commonly analyzed by linguists in criminal cases includes transcripts of police interviews and language crimes (such as bribery) and anonymous or questioned texts. Forensic linguistic testimony is rarely…

Emphasis on winning, instead of sportsmanship, and a surge in spectator demand for brute force are factors used to explain why sports are becoming increasingly violent. Legal questions are identified related to sports violence that have emerged from criminal and civil court cases. (SR)

This study finds no meaningful relationship between arrest rates and crime rates. It is concluded that earlier findings of a deterrence effect of law enforcement are unsupported. (Author/RLV)

Argues for the decriminalization of marijuana and claims this action would provide a number of policy options. Cautions that a policy of total prohibition has unattainable goals. Points to the failure of recriminalization policies of the past 10 years as the most persuasive argument for decriminalization. (KO)

A survey of six programs which constitute a regional public awareness project to examine the criminal justice system is presented. (KM)

The interpreter in criminal cases generally has had a purely linguistic training with no difference from the education received by his colleague interpreters. The position of interpreters in criminal cases is vague and their role depends to a large extent on individual interpretation of officials involved in the criminal procedure. Improvements on…

At a time when Congress is facing critical decisions with respect to criminal justice policy, the participation of criminologists in the formation of policies remains negligible. A commitment by criminologists to policy research that examines the links between economic conditions and crime would constitute an enlightened approach to crime control.…

An examination of government reports on penal facilities in the United States, published since 1880, reveals that the rate of incarceration in federal, state, local, and juvenile correctional institutions has increased. Changes in offense distribution are increases in the proportion of persons reported to be incarcerated for robbery and drug…

A totally secure computer system does not exist. Unauthorized people with the necessary knowledge, equipment, and incentive can tamper with a school's computer system. Software, organizations, books, and precautions to help protect systems are discussed. (DCS)