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Autor:
Melissa W. Burek, John Liederbach
Publikováno v:
American Journal of Criminal Justice. 46:209-231
Correctional facilities have a discernible social climate, or collection of contextual properties that derive in part from the perceptions of inmates. These properties include the physical, organizational, social, and emotional characteristics of cor
Publikováno v:
The Prison Journal. 98:163-187
Studies on offender reentry have consistently shown that lack of, or limited access to, needed postrelease resources and services adversely affects recidivism. Few studies have taken into consideration nonurban and urban contexts for reentry services
Publikováno v:
Innovation in Aging
Community senior centers are tasked with providing aging adults services and programs, congregate meals, and transportation, set forth by the Older Americans Act. The overall function of senior centers is especially critical for rural communities, as
Autor:
Melissa W. Burek, Marie T. Huff
Publikováno v:
The Department Chair. 27:18-20
Publikováno v:
Journal of Crime and Justice. 36:1-17
Progress in cyber technology has created innovative ways for individuals to communicate with each other. Sophisticated cell phones, often with integrated cameras, have made it possible for users to instantly send photos, videos, and other materials b
Autor:
Marian R. Williams, Melissa W. Burek
Publikováno v:
Journal of Crime and Justice. 31:149-169
Previous research has suggested that the racial composition of a jury plays a role in the likelihood of conviction of certain defendants. In general, it has been supported that White jury members are more likely to vote to convict Black defendants, w
Publikováno v:
Journal of Research in Crime and Delinquency. 44:381-405
This article explores the empirical validity of the Social Interactionist (SI) perspective as an explanation of violent victimization. An additional goal is to explain why early puberty among adolescents is connected to violent victimization. Using S
Publikováno v:
Criminal Justice Policy Review. 18:132-152
Most macrolevel analyses of governmental aid to the poor focus on the relationship between indicators of social threat and the expansion of welfare programs. In this article, the authors' investigation extends that research by exploring the consequen
Autor:
Melissa W. Burek
Publikováno v:
Criminal Justice Studies. 19:241-256
In 1996, Congress modified the Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC) welfare program by passing The Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act. This act limited lifetime benefits to eligible recipients and called for sta
Autor:
Melissa W. Burek
Publikováno v:
Criminal Justice Policy Review. 16:360-384
Studies that examine the effects of welfare, specifically the program of Aid to Families of Dependent Children (AFDC), have primarily examined the relationship between public assistance spending and index, or part one, offenses. In general, the resul