Safer Communities
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A journal on crime, crime prevention and community safetyWhat exactly is a hate crime in the United States (US)? A review of hate crime in five US cities
Anita Kalunta-CrumptonThe paper aims to provide a critical review of how variations in the conceptualization and contextualization of hate crime across US cities might impact how their individual law…
(South) African perspectives on the prevention, monitoring and combating of hate victimisation
Juan A. Nel, Zindi VenterThis paper aims to provide an overview of South African perspectives on preventing, monitoring and combating hate victimisation, towards informing international understandings.
Unpacking LGBT+ hate crimes discourse in Italy: between symbolic recognition and claims for sexual citizenship
Caterina Peroni, Pietro DemurtasThe purpose of this article is to provide a critical account of the hate crime (HC) paradigm by exploring its historical legal definition and the limitations in addressing the…
The speaking, saying and doxa of Samarco Mineração S.A. and Brazilian magazines on Mariana’s environmental crime: notes from the treadmills of production, crime, and law
Rafael Borim-de-Souza, Yasmin Shawani Fernandes, Pablo Henrique Paschoal Capucho, Bárbara Galleli, João Gabriel Dias dos SantosThis paper aims to analyze what Samarco and Brazilian magazines speak and say about Mariana’s environmental crime. Discover their doxa in this subject. Interpret the speakings…
Negotiating dignity and social justice in community food access spaces
Julie Schweitzer, Tamara L. Mix, Jimmy J. EsquibelThis study aims to explore how key stakeholders and recipients of local food access programs operate strategically to meet individual and community food needs, enhance experiences…
Exploring risk-scapes in Oklahoma: institutional trust, environmental justice, climate change, and infrastructure
Martha Sibley, Kaitlin Peach, Maggie León-Corwin, Pavithra Priyadarshini Selvakumar, Kaitlin Diodosio, Andrew Fox, Charles Spurlock, Kristin OlofssonAcross the USA, local municipalities and providers struggle to reliably supply water and electricity when faced with severe weather events induced by climate change. Previous…
A systematic review of the CPTED–quality of life relationship
Hillary Shiverenje SongoleCPTED’s premise to the improvement of quality of life (QOL) is crime prevention and safety, and yet there is little concern for the impact of CPTED implementation to QOL when the…
Impact of terrorism on financial inclusion: evidence from the most terrorized countries in the world
Peterson K. OziliThis study aims to investigate the impact of terrorism on financial inclusion that is achieved through automated teller machine penetration and bank branch expansion.
Unsafe communities: environmental injustice in carceral spaces
Michelle L. Estes, Maggie Leon-Corwin, Jericho R. McElroyResearch shows that the physical locations of correctional facilities often contribute to environmental hazards. Research also shows that correctional facilities are often sited…
Young people and terrorism: a systematic review of risk and vulnerability factors, and implications for intervention
Carol Galvin, Aisling Martin, Paige Milburn, Patrick John KennedyFactors that may influence risk and/or vulnerability to young people’s involvement in terrorism are currently unclear. Understanding the factors that contribute to a young…
Native American victimization and resistance: an examination of uranium mining in the Northwest and Northern Plains
Averi R. Fegadel, Michael J. LynchThe purpose of this study is to explore the genocidal impacts of uranium mining for Native Americans in the Northwest and Northern Plains, as well as their resistance to…
‘Readiness as opposed to eligibility’- preliminary consensus amongst professionals regarding gender identity assessments employing the DELPHI methodology
Sören HenrichGender identity assessments (GIAs) have been criticized by practitioners and trans and gender non-conforming (TGNC) individuals alike. With the practice of exploring individuals’…
Young Voices United: co-designing a place-based youth-led sexual and violence abuse prevention approach for one Australian community
Sharyn Rundle-Thiele, Taylor Jade Willmott, Nadine McKillop, Pamela Saleme Ruiz, Anna KitunenRecognising current, significant rates of youth sexual violence and abuse (YSVA) and the need for more comprehensive prevention approaches to combat this social issue, new…
The role of environmental work in supporting child desistance
Rebecca OswaldThis paper aims to explore how environmental employment can promote desistance among criminalised children. Research demonstrates that being immersed in and interacting with the…
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- Timi Osidipe