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Journal of Crime and Criminal Behavior

Journal of Crime and Criminal Behavior

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Table of Content :-Journal of Crime and Criminal Behavior, Vol:4, Issue:1, Year:2024

Punishing Image-based Sexual Abuse: Public Perceptions of Appropriate Sanctions

BY :   Corey Call
Journal of Crime and Criminal Behavior, Year: 2024,  Vol.4 (1),  PP.1-23
Received: 18 November 2023  | Revised: 20 December 2023  | Accepted : 09 January 2024  | Publication: 15 March 2024 
Doi No.: https://doi.org/10.47509/JCCB.2024.v04i01.01 

Image-based sexual abuse (IBSA) is a broad term used to capture various behaviors that result in sexually explicit material being shared without the consent of the subject of the material. IBSA has emerged as a prominent technology-facilitated crime and evolving criminal justice policy issue. Prior to 2014, only three U.S. states had IBSA legislation. Since 2014, 45 U.S. states have enacted IBSA legislation. To date, no research has examined public perceptions toward IBSA sanctions. The present research surveys a sample (n=1,023) of U.S. residents on their attitudes toward IBSA sanctions and explores factors that influence those attitudes. Results reveal that the public is largely supportive of sanctions for IBSA perpetrators and endorse a variety of community-based sanctions. The public is more divided on the appropriateness of incarceration as a sanction for IBSA and a minority of respondents support registration for IBSA perpetrators.

Keywords: image-based sexual abuse, revenge pornography, incarceration, sex offender registration, community corrections.


Youth Unemployment, Crime Incidence and the Challenges of Youth Development Programmes in Delta State, Nigeria

BY :   Ngboawaji Daniel Nte, Ucheawaji Nathaniel Nte, Clairmont Roger Featherstone and Eyengho, Ogbe Evans
Journal of Crime and Criminal Behavior, Year: 2024,  Vol.4 (1),  PP.25-63
Received: 28 November 2023  | Revised: 30 December 2023  | Accepted : 19 January 2024  | Publication: 15 March 2024 
Doi No.: https://doi.org/10.47509/JCCB.2024.v04i01.02 

The correlation between youth unemployment and high incidence of crime in Nigeria has remained an interesting subject amongst researchers, academics and policy makers. Consequently, this work is an inquiry into the challenges of youth development occasioned by youth unemployment and high incidence of crime and deviance amongst youths in Delta State, Nigeria. The work employed mixed research methods involving the use of questionnaires, focus group discussions and interviews to elicit objective views from respondents selected from a broad spectrum of the study population in the state. The study identified such key causative factors of youth unemployment in delta state to include; government inaction, lack of requisite skills, wrong attitude to industry etc. This has therefore exacerbated the high incidence of cybercrime, oil bunkering, political thuggery, pipeline vandalism and such other vices amongst the youths. In the face of these public safety and security threats the study recommends a lot of sustainable youth development programmes to include skill development programmes, sports development, multi-lingual skill acquisition. Others include; a review of national educational curriculum to create employable youths, entrepreneurial development, ICT acquisition and above all responsible governance devoid of unmitigated corruption and embezzlement.

Keywords: Unemployment, Youth, Development, Crime Incidents, Delta State.

Ngboawaji Daniel Nte, Ucheawaji Nathaniel Nte, Clairmont Roger Featherstone & Eyengho, Ogbe Evans (2024). Youth Unemployment, Crime Incidence and the Challenges of Youth Development Programmes in Delta State, Nigeria. Journal of Crime and Criminal Behavior, 4: 1, pp. 25-63. https://doi.org/10.47509/JCCB.2024.v04i01.02

A Qualitative Measure of Veterans Treatment Courts Efficacy

BY :   Frederick Lux, Ashraf Esmail, Charlene Cofield, and Michelle Phillips-Meek
Journal of Crime and Criminal Behavior, Year: 2024,  Vol.4 (1),  PP.65-89
Received: 08 January 2024  | Revised: 29 January 2024  | Accepted : 09 February 2024  | Publication: 15 March 2024 
Doi No.: https://doi.org/10.47509/JCCB.2024.v04i01.03 

A lack of empirical evidence lending to the development of best practices for VTC programs has stifled potential efficacy towards reducing recidivism rates amongst justice-involved veterans. The use of a qualitative, semi-structured interview served to identify what programmatic factors of Veterans Treatment Courts (VTC) lend to the success of the participants in preventing recidivism. Conversely, the interview design further evaluated what factors might be perceived as preventing success in and through the program. The resulting findings led to the realization of several programmatic factors identified by participants as contributing to success in the VTC program, as well as those that were noted as likely being detrimental to success. Recommendations for the role of these factors in the court are addressed, and the methods of this study as a viable research design to be promulgated through further research to that same end are presented.

Keywords: Veterans Treatment Courts, perceptions, efficacy, best practices.

Frederick Lux, Ashraf Esmail, Charlene Cofield & Michelle Phillips-Meek (2024). A Qualitative Measure of Veterans Treatment Courts Efficacy. Journal of Crime and Criminal Behavior, 4: 1, pp. 65-89. https://doi.org/10.47509/JCCB.2024.v04i01.03

Cybercrimes and Safety Policies to Protect Data and Organizations

BY :   Bahaudin G. Mujtaba
Journal of Crime and Criminal Behavior, Year: 2024,  Vol.4 (1),  PP.91-112
Received: 18 January 2024  | Revised: 21 February 2024  | Accepted : 02 March 2024  | Publication: 15 March 2024 
Doi No.: https://doi.org/10.47509/JCCB.2024.v04i01.04 

Technological developments in cyberspace activities, innovations to keep users online, and the widespread use of online banking or e-commerce shopping have made it easier for cybercriminals to steal one’s data, identity, and money in a matter of minutes. Such concerns have also made it a requirement for human resources professionals in today’s digital workplace to become aware of modern concerns regarding data handing procedures, while also guarding the entire organization.
This paper provides insights into the world of the dark web where criminals can purposely target, steal, and use other people’s personal data and income. Finally, the paper emphasizes that awareness of various phishing techniques and being careful along with clarity and consistency in guarding access and data can help keep individuals and organizations from regularly becoming targets and victims of cybercriminals.

Keywords: Cybercrimes; e-commerce; privacy breach; data security.

Bahaudin G. Mujtaba (2024). Cybercrimes and Safety Policies to Protect Data and Organizations. Journal of Crime and Criminal Behavior, 4: 1, pp. 91-112. https://doi.org/10.47509/JCCB.2024.v04i01.04

Judgments of Guilt toward Mentally Ill Defendants

BY :   Sydney Garrison and Melissa A. Baker
Journal of Crime and Criminal Behavior, Year: 2024,  Vol.4 (1),  PP.113-128
Received: 19 January 2024  | Revised: 25 February 2024  | Accepted : 06 March 2024  | Publication: 15 March 2024 
Doi No.: https://doi.org/10.47509/JCCB.2024.v04i01.05 

The current study used cognitive reappraisal and dual-processing theories to examine how defendant mental illness diagnosis impacts judgments of guilt. Participants read a vignette describing a homicide and a defendant—the defendant’s mental illness diagnosis was varied between participants (schizophrenia, borderline personality disorder, major depressive disorder, no mental illness control). Participants rendered a verdict of “guilty” or “not guilty,” and the amount of time it took participants to decide their verdict was recorded. A main finding in the study showed that for participants who were informed the defendant had MDD, ‘not guilty’ verdicts were associated with slower verdict response times and ‘guilty’ verdicts were associated with faster verdict response times. For participants who were informed the defendant had SCZ, BPD, or participants in the control condition, verdict was not related to verdict response time. Findings suggest that for defendants with MDD, participants engaged in differing judgment formation strategies when rendering verdicts.

Keywords: mental illness, defendant, guilt, verdict, cognitive reappraisal.

Sydney Garrison & Melissa A. Baker (2024). Judgements of Guilt toward Mentally I11 Defendants. Journal of Crime and Criminal Behavior, 4: 1, pp. 113-128. https://doi.org/10.47509/JCCB.2024.v04i01.05

Mitigating Forensic Risk for Practitioners

BY :   Julie S. Costopoulos and Marshall A. Jones
Journal of Crime and Criminal Behavior, Year: 2024,  Vol.4 (1),  PP.129-138
Received: 02 February 2024  | Revised: 27 February 2024  | Accepted : 01 March 2024  | Publication: 15 March 2024 
Doi No.: https://doi.org/10.47509/JCCB.2024.v04i01.06 

Mental health and forensic settings experience the highest workplace violence incidents in the healthcare field (Harrell, 2011), yet graduate programs in psychology generally do not teach clinicians how to manage risk in these settings (Burl et al., 2012). To identify preventable risk factors in forensic settings seven subject matter experts employed in forensic settings completed a qualitative survey. Responses were combined into themes with the goal of representing both variety and prevalence of responses. Those sources of risk included: self-awareness, situational awareness, system checks, and de-escalation and offender knowledge. Some of their recommendations for addressing these issues included having staff identify and monitor their own needs and boundaries, with particular attention to sexual cues. Avoid becoming complacent with offenders, remain skeptical, and keep up to date on threats. Ensure facility staff are aware of your movements and schedule. Lastly, enlist interpersonal skills, de-escalation techniques, and adequately prepare for the setting, to effectively work with dangerous persons.

Keywords: graduate training, workplace violence, forensic psychology, workplace violence, assault.

Julie S. Costopoulos & Marshall A. Jones (2024). Mitigating Forensic Risk for Practitioners. Journal of Crime and Criminal Behavior, 4: 1, pp. 129-138. https://doi.org/10.47509/JCCB.2024.v04i01.06

How Mass Media Promotes Consumer and Criminal Behavior: A Theoretical Perspective on Consumer Criminology

BY :   Ashek Mahmud
Journal of Crime and Criminal Behavior, Year: 2024,  Vol.4 (1),  PP.139-155
Received: 15 January 2024  | Revised: 16 February 2024  | Accepted : 04 March 2024  | Publication: 15 March 2024 
Doi No.: https://doi.org/10.47509/JCCB.2024.v04i01.07 

The nexus between consumerism and crime has become a primary concern in contemporary global societies. The aim of this article is to revisit modern theories of criminology and outline the theory of consumer criminology, with a specific analysis of the role of mass media programs. This article proposes a critical discussion of key criminological themes and theories. The findings illustrate that the consumer-culture paradigm has shifted from subculture to mainstream popular culture due to the expansion of modern technology-led communication and the globalization of mass media programs. Consumer culture, with its pervasive effects, has infiltrated all institutional sectors to such an extent that corruption now prevails, appearing as socially accepted, thereby forming a network of criminal activities. More importantly, the juggernaut of consumerism, coupled with the seductive influence of mass media programs, leads to the proliferation of unrestrained networked offenses. This monumental shift must be considered in policy-making for socio-cultural development.

Keywords: Criminology, consumer criminology, consumer behavior, mass-media culture, criminal network.

Ashek Mahmud (2024). How Mass Media Promotes Consumer and Criminal Behavior: A Theoretical Perspective on Consumer Criminology. Journal of Crime and Criminal Behavior, 4: 1, pp. 139-155. https://doi.org/10.47509/JCCB.2024.v04i01.07

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