K.R. MARTIN. Disconnecting from disorder: an analysis of neighborhood disorganization on adolescent academic well-being. (Under the direction of DR. LYN EXUM)Delinquency [...]

This dissertation examines the question: Where are privatization’s cost savings? Current literature finds that government privatization does not result in overall cost sa[...]

Use of force by the police has gained considerable research attention in recent years, however, there is a limited understanding of officer use of force when responding t[...]

In the face of accelerating sea-level rise, people continue to live near anddevelop the coast. In the United States, we have chosen adaptation andprotection, via coastal [...]

Many prior studies exist on the topic of marriage and crime which propose marriage is negatively associated with engagement in criminal behaviors. They attribute this phe[...]

Exploring The Relationship Between Scouting Programs And DelinquencyThis study examines the relationship between youth participation in Boy and Girl Scouting (BSA, GSA, e[...]

The legalization of marijuana has gained various conclusions on its impact on Uniform Crime Reporting data, including Part I and Part II violent crime rates. The primary [...]

In response to increasing concern over school crime and violence, a variety of efforts have been implemented to target this issue. Prevention programs, aimed at reducing [...]