Criminology publication and papers. http://dspace1.isd.glam.ac.uk:80/dspace/handle/10265/243 2013-05-22T05:21:57Z 2013-05-22T05:21:57Z Bennett, Trevor. H Holloway, Katharine. R http://dspace1.isd.glam.ac.uk:80/dspace/handle/10265/652 2013-01-08T16:14:48Z 2013-01-08T00:00:00Z

Title: Chain reaction Authors: Bennett, Trevor. H; Holloway, Katharine. R Abstract: The new drug strategy is based on various assumptions about the nature and extent of drug related crime. While most of these are soundly-based on research evidence~ there are others that are less well grounded. It is important that the reality of drug-related crime is properly understood if it is to be the target of a multl-million pound strategy.

2013-01-08T00:00:00Z Bennett, Trevor. H Holloway, Katharine. R http://dspace1.isd.glam.ac.uk:80/dspace/handle/10265/651 2013-01-08T16:12:32Z 2013-01-08T00:00:00Z

Title: Identifying and preventing health problems among young drug-misusing offenders Authors: Bennett, Trevor. H; Holloway, Katharine. R Abstract: Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to identify the health problems and treatment needs of drug-misusing offenders and to draw out the implications of the findings for health education and prevention. Design/methodology/approach – This analysis is based on data collected as part of the New English and Welsh Arrestee Drug Abuse Monitoring (NEW-ADAM) programme. The survey was based on interviews and urine sample collection with over 3,000 arrestees. Findings – The research found that young arrestees experienced a wide range of drug-related and general health problems. The implications of this are discussed in the context of programmes implemented as part of the government’s drug strategy. Originality/value – The NEW-ADAM surveys provide an original source of information on the drug and general health needs of young people at the first point of entry in the criminal justice system.

2013-01-08T00:00:00Z Bennett, Trevor. H Holloway, Katharine. R http://dspace1.isd.glam.ac.uk:80/dspace/handle/10265/650 2013-01-08T14:36:06Z 2013-01-08T00:00:00Z

Title: A review of the effectiveness of neighbourhood watch Authors: Bennett, Trevor. H; Holloway, Katharine. R Abstract: The current paper presents the results of a systematic review of evaluations of neighbourhood watch. The review was conducted as part of the Campbell Collaboration Crime and Justice Group research on the effectiveness of criminal justice interventions. The main fi nding of the review was that about half of the schemes evaluated showed that neighbourhood watch was effective in reducing crime. However, just under half showed no evidence of success. An analysis of variations in outcome by features of the study, methods used and type of scheme showed some correlations with outcome. The paper concludes that future evaluation reports of neighbourhood watch should present more information on the features of the schemes and the method of analysis used to determine the source of variations in outcome, and to enable systematic reviews and meta-analyses.

2013-01-08T00:00:00Z Brookman, Fiona J. http://dspace1.isd.glam.ac.uk:80/dspace/handle/10265/621 2013-01-04T13:50:26Z 2012-12-21T00:00:00Z

Title: Multi-agency work on sexual violence: challenges and prospects identified from the implementation of a Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) Authors: Brookman, Fiona J. Abstract: The current policy climate in Britain requires that agencies work together to improve their performance and provide a better service to clients. This is especially apparent in recent initiatives designed to improve the services afforded to victims of crime. Whilst there is an established literature dealing with both the potential benefits of, and challenges posed by, multi-agency work (for example, Crawford 1997; Hughes 2007; Maguire 2004; Pearson et al. 1992; Taylor 2003), the unique issues arising from multi-agency partnerships dealing with sexual violence have received less attention, even though the interface of criminal justice and health is a relatively new and unusual phenomenon warranting scrutiny. For the current study, interviews with professionals working together to develop a Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) were conducted to address this gap. Positive aspects of multi-agency work identified by the respondents included: a shared concern over the poor quality of existing arrangements; a shared vision for a better response to victims; sharing a broader view of the victim; and having experience with, and commitment to, multi-agency work. Continuing challenges were noted as: sustained multi-agency participation; diverse agency cultures; competing agendas and priorities across agencies and systems; funding and staffing issues; and future responsibility for, and ownership of, the SARC. Implications of the research are discussed.

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