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Petrosino, Anthony J. – Evaluation Review, 1995
Problems and illustrations are presented from a meta-analysis of crime reduction programs. Eight criteria are specified for including studies in a meta-analysis, and some problematic studies are discussed using the criteria. Rules for handling problem studies in order to retain consistency throughout the analysis are discussed. (SLD)
Descriptors: Crime, Crime Prevention, Criteria, Meta Analysis
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Kronick, Robert F.; Lambert, Dorothy E.; Lambert, E. Warren – Journal of Offender Rehabilitation, 1998
The relationship of 18 parolee characteristics to outcome of parole was investigated (N=254). Three variables predicted likelihood of parole violation: length of sentence; parole officer's assessment of risk; and previous parole (negative relationship). This study is discussed within labeling theory and its model of deviant career development.…
Descriptors: Adults, Correctional Rehabilitation, Crime Prevention, Labeling (of Persons)
Maranzano, Chuck – High School Magazine, 1998
Describes one high school's use of video cameras as a preventive tool in stemming theft and violent episodes within schools. The top 10 design tips for preventing crime on campus are highlighted. (GR)
Descriptors: Crime Prevention, High Schools, School Safety, School Security
Fleming, Colette – School Planning & Management, 2001
Discusses how schools can reduce the occurances of physical injury, vandalism, and break-ins by properly lighting school areas. Several examples of lighting strategies are highlighted, including determining proper illumination levels for specific areas. (GR)
Descriptors: Crime Prevention, Elementary Secondary Education, Lighting, Public Schools
Sturgeon, Julie – College Planning & Management, 1999
Provides administrative advice on how some safety experts have made college campuses safer and friendlier without breaking the budget. Tips on security and advice on safety management that encompasses the whole environment are highlighted. (GR)
Descriptors: Crime Prevention, Guidelines, Higher Education, Police School Relationship
Dorn, Michael – School Planning and Management, 1998
Presents expert advice on keeping violations of school trespassing from escalating into worse violations of school safety. Discusses the use of trespass-warning statements, identifying areas of danger, and whether police officers in schools are the solution. (GR)
Descriptors: Crime Prevention, Elementary Secondary Education, Police School Relationship, Public Schools
Carter, Sherry P.; Carter, Stanley L. – American School & University, 2001
Shows how an environmental school building design can reduce the threat of crime. Principles proposed by the Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design are highlighted and explained. (GR)
Descriptors: Crime Prevention, Educational Facilities Design, Elementary Secondary Education, Public Schools
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Cermele, Jill A. – Feminist Teacher: A Journal of the Practices, Theories, and Scholarship of Feminist Teaching, 2004
Violence against women figures as a common topic in a variety of college courses, including those in psychology, sociology, criminology, and women's studies. The data on the risk of sexual assault for college women makes this a topic of particular interest and importance to many college students. Although it is fairly easy to find statistics about…
Descriptors: Womens Studies, Sexual Abuse, Crime Prevention, Females
Keels, Crystal L. – Black Issues in Higher Education, 2004
Crime is increasingly characterizing the contemporary college experience. In a post-Columbine, post-Sept. 11 world, the "It can't happen here" response to such violence has been replaced with "Oh Lord, not again." In response to the loss of their daughter, and the lack of institutional support they received, Howard, and Connie Clery filed suit…
Descriptors: Campuses, Educational Environment, School Safety, Higher Education
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Hine, Jean – Children & Society, 2005
On Track started life in 2000 as part of the Crime Reduction Programme in the Home Office, but was shifted to the Children and Young People's Unit less than a year later. This paper describes tensions that emerged during the first phase of the evaluation of this innovative programme, designed to provide interventions for four to twelve year olds…
Descriptors: Intervention, Crime, Program Evaluation, At Risk Persons
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Lee, David S.; Guy, Lydia; Perry, Brad; Sniffen, Chad Keoni; Mixson, Stacy Alamo – Prevention Researcher, 2007
This article reviews approaches for developing comprehensive strategies that stop violence before initial perpetration occurs. Using feminist theory and public health perspectives as its foundation, the use of educational sessions, community mobilization, social norms, social marketing, and policy work are all explored. (Contains 1 table.)
Descriptors: Social Theories, Feminism, Violence, Sexual Harassment
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Foubert, John D.; Newberry, Johnathan T. – Journal of College Student Development, 2006
Fraternity men (N = 261) at a small to midsized public university saw one of two versions of a rape prevention program or were in a control group. Program participants reported significant increases in empathy toward rape survivors and significant declines in rape myth acceptance, likelihood of raping, and likelihood of committing sexual assault.…
Descriptors: Empathy, Crime Prevention, Rape, Fraternities
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Vittes, Katherine A.; Sorenson, Susan B. – Evaluation Review, 2006
Restraining orders, an important legal intervention for victims of domestic violence, have broad potential for injury prevention. Using data from one of the busiest restraining order clinics in the nation, the authors examined 1,354 applicants' descriptions of abuse. Most (89.2%) applicants were issued a restraining order. A total of 16.0% of…
Descriptors: Family Violence, Gun Control, Federal Legislation, Crime Prevention
Kennedy, Mike – American School & University, 2006
As a school bus comes to a halt on a busy street, the driver swings out the vehicle's stop arm and turns on flashing red lights. Most drivers know what those signals mean--they are required by law to stop their vehicles so that children can safely cross the thoroughfare. However, many drivers simply choose to ignore the law. Thousands of…
Descriptors: Campuses, School Buses, Law Enforcement, Motor Vehicles
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Norum, Pamela S.; Weagley, Robert O. – Journal of Educational Technology Systems, 2007
The Internet has experienced phenomenal growth in higher education. In addition to many pedagogical benefits, there are potential risks to the student users, including identity theft. This study examined the extent to which selected online practices that could minimize the risk of financial identity theft are used by college students. Data were…
Descriptors: College Students, Risk, Multivariate Analysis, Internet
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