Chapter 3. The Research Project: Female Offenders and the Criminal Justice System

2020 ◽  
pp. 38-49
Keyword(s):  
Criminal Justice ◽  
Criminal Justice System ◽  
Justice System ◽  
Female Offenders ◽  
Research Project

Habilitation: Sentencing of Female Offenders

1992 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 121-141
Author(s):  
Charalee F. Graydon
Keyword(s):  
Criminal Justice ◽  
Theoretical Analysis ◽  
Criminal Justice System ◽  
Justice System ◽  
Female Offenders ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Equal Treatment ◽  
Theories Of Punishment ◽  
Sentencing Theory

Women have largely been ignored in the criminal justice system and in discussions of sentencing in Canada. Existing theories of punishment and the underlying philosophy of sentencing have developed from essentially patriarchal models. As a result, the existing theory and the practice of sentencing in Canada is flawed both by the absence of a feminist theoretical analysis and the absence of a practical appreciation of issues which impact on sentencing female offenders. The framework of accepted sentencing theory and practice has been built upon particular conceptions about women which reinforce the oppression of women. This is evident when one focuses on the reality of the sentence imposed rather than on mere compliance with equal treatment.

Leniency for Lethal Ladies: Using the Actor–Partner Interdependence Model to Examine Gender-Based Sentencing Disparities

2019 ◽  
Vol 23 (4) ◽  
pp. 319-343
Author(s):  
Emma E. Fridel
Keyword(s):  
Criminal Justice ◽  
Criminal Justice System ◽  
Gender Bias ◽  
Justice System ◽  
Female Offenders ◽  
Differential Treatment ◽  
Sentencing Decisions ◽  
Actor Partner Interdependence Model ◽  
Gender Based ◽  
To Receive

Research has shown that female offenders typically receive differential treatment in the criminal justice system in comparison to their male counterparts, even for extreme crimes like murder. This study compares the criminal sentences of 300 homicide offenders who killed at least two victims with a single co-offender (150 pairs) within their dyads using the actor–partner interdependence model (APIM) to determine if gender has an effect on leniency for even the most extreme crimes. Women were less likely to receive the harshest possible punishment, regardless of their partner’s gender. These findings provide support for the female leniency effect, suggesting that gender bias continues to influence sentencing decisions for homicide.

Information Systems for Victims of Crime: Results of Comparative Research

1998 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 163-188 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marion E.I. Brienen ◽  
Ernestine H. Hoegen
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
Criminal Justice ◽  
The Netherlands ◽  
Criminal Justice System ◽  
Criminal Law ◽  
Comparative Research ◽  
Justice System ◽  
Council Of Europe ◽  
Research Project ◽  
Victims Of Crime

In 1994 Tilburg University in the Netherlands and the Dutch Ministry of Justice launched a four-year research project on the implementation of Recommendation R (85) 11 of the Council of Europe on the Position of the Victim in the Framework of Criminal Law and Procedure. Many of the guidelines encompassed by the Recommendation deal with information. In this article, which is based on interim results of the Dutch research, the focus is on the formal and actual implementation in several different countries of the guidelines concerning information that the criminal justice system should provide to the victim. Different information systems are compared and some of the problems encountered in practice are identified. Where possible, causes and solutions are suggested.

scholarly journals Doing Family Research at the Jail: Reflections of a Prison Widow

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joyce Arditti
Keyword(s):  
Criminal Justice ◽  
Criminal Justice System ◽  
Justice System ◽  
Research Project ◽  
Family Research ◽  
Policy Issues ◽  
Small Family ◽  
Local Jail

In this article, I reflect on my experience running a small family research project at a local jail. I focus on methodological and policy issues inherent in controversial research, as well as my own personal reactions to the criminal justice system. Implications of insider status are discussed as they apply to researcher stance and responsibilities in corrections settings.

Yes, has no meaning if you can’t say no: consent and crime in the chemsex context

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 23-28 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephen Morris
Keyword(s):  
Criminal Justice ◽  
Criminal Justice System ◽  
Justice System ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Personal Perspective ◽  
Sexual Offences ◽  
Research Project ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Criminal Justice Response ◽  
Personal Viewpoint

Purpose The title of this paper is a statement made by a man at the end of his treatment following conviction for several sexual offences. It is powerful in conveying a simple and accurate meaning of consent. Legally, consent is not complicated and can be simply defined as: permission for something to happen or agreement to do something. The context of consent, however, is complicated and complex none more so than when it becomes an issue within chemsex. If we are to gain a full appreciation of consent-related complexity, we must also gain an understanding of the wider picture concerning chemsex and crime. The purpose of this paper is to provide that wider picture. With the exception of breaching of drug-related law, not all men who engage in chemsex are committing offences but, as we are discovering, a not insignificant percentage are and this needs to be cause for concern. Design/methodology/approach This study is a review and a personal perspective of the development of a criminal justice response to crime within the chemsex context. Findings This was a personal viewpoint, not a research project; therefore, there were no definitive findings. Originality/value This paper addresses lack of awareness within the criminal justice system in relation to chemsex, and the associated vulnerabilities. This work is original because there is a shortage of published work on the rise in chemsex-related crimes.

Lost to Found: The Creation of a Master's Thesis

2019 ◽  
Vol 41 (4) ◽  
pp. 31-34
Author(s):  
Bailey S. Kohlbeck
Keyword(s):  
Criminal Justice ◽  
Criminal Justice System ◽  
Justice System ◽  
Research Project ◽  
Local Jail ◽  
The World ◽  
Master's Thesis ◽  
Unique Experience ◽  
Conducting Research ◽  
The Impact

The world of anthropology is vast, with endless topics to explore, and it can be challenging to find a niche. This article explores how volunteering for a unique research project in a local jail helped a new anthropologist navigate the world of anthropology and develop a master's thesis. In addition, the article will examine the unique experience of conducting research in the criminal justice system and the impact anthropology can have in different sections of the criminal justice system.

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