Journal of Criminological Research, Policy and Practice: Volume 2 Issue 4

Editorial

Jane L. Ireland, Philip Birch

The prevalence, nature, and impact of intrafamilial child sexual abuse: findings from a rapid evidence assessment

Anna Gekoski, Julia C. Davidson, Miranda A.H. Horvath

The purpose of this paper is to report on the findings from a study commissioned by the Office of the Children’s Commissioner (OCC) in England, concerning intrafamilial…

Evaluation of a cognitive skills programme for male prisoners – exploring treatment effectiveness

Jane L. Ireland, Jackie Bates-Gaston, Kevin Markey, Leah Greenwood, Carol A. Ireland

The purpose of this paper is to provide an evaluation of a cognitive skills programme (Enhanced Thinking Skills) with adult prisoners.

Violence at work in prison establishments: a preliminary study

Christopher Muzavazi

The purpose of this paper is to present a preliminary study exploring the perception of prison officers in England and Wales regarding violence in their workplace.

Reducing public complaints and use of force: the Portland Police Bureau experience

Tim Prenzler, Tyler Cawthray, Louise E. Porter, Geoffrey P. Alpert

From 2002 to 2014, the Portland Police Bureau reported large reductions in complaints against officers and use of force indicators. The purpose of this paper is to develop…

Using the “recovery” and “rehabilitation” paradigms to support desistance of substance-involved offenders: exploration of dual and multi-focus interventions

Sarah Elison, Glyn Davies, Jonathan Ward, Samantha Weston, Stephanie Dugdale, John Weekes

The links between substance use and offending are well evidenced in the literature, and increasingly, substance misuse recovery is being seen as a central component of the…

Examining music as a therapy for complex needs and offending behaviour

Louise Andrea Sicard

The purpose of this paper is to examine music as a therapy for complex needs and offending behaviour.