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• Research Claims a Cure for Hepatitis C

  Science Daily has released an article outlining a research study done on hepatitis C conducted by Virginia Commonwealth University. The study, headed up by Mitchell Shiffman, M.D., a professor in the Virginia Commonwealth University Shool of Medicine... Posted May 23 2007, 10:58 AM by cgordon with | with 2 comment(s) Filed under: Research, Medical/Mental Health

• Longer Life in Prison than Free?

  Is prison the place to be to live a longer life? The Bureau of Justice Statistics has released Medical Causes of Death in State Prisons, 2001-2004 . Among its findings are that "State prisoners had a 19% lower death rate than the adult U.S. resident... Posted Jan 22 2007, 10:21 AM by Eileen Conway with | with no comments Filed under: Research, Deaths in custody

• Just how feministic are female offenders? What social norms do they live by?

  The University of California at Irvine just published a major research project called " Understanding the Female Offender". The project focuses on female offender behavior patterns: When do they persist and when do they desist? Read to find... Posted Dec 19 2006, 09:37 AM by Peggy L. Ritchie with | with no comments Filed under: Research, Women Offenders

• Prostitution on the Street and Prostitution in Prisons-Same Dynamics?

  The Office of Community Oriented Policing Services of the U.S Department of Justice just published its second edition of Street Prostitution . This Guide provides insights into how communities can address key problems such as: Harm and its Spillover Effect... Posted Dec 18 2006, 11:52 AM by Peggy L. Ritchie with | with no comments Filed under: Drugs/Alcohol, Research, Medical/Mental Health

• Is Drug Treatment Worth the Money?

  The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) just published "Principles of Drug Abuse Treatment for Criminal Justice Populations-A Research-Based Guide". Now available- Click here. Topics include: Principles Resources Frequently Asked Questions... Posted Nov 15 2006, 09:02 AM by Peggy L. Ritchie with | with no comments Filed under: Drugs/Alcohol, Research

• The Year is 2040--Look into the Crystal Ball of Criminal Justice Experts

  The National Institute of Justice Journal features an article called " Preparing for the Future: Criminal Justice in 2040". Read about: The Coevolution of Crime and Justice Global Trends Research Methodologies: Which Path to Take? Making the... Posted Nov 15 2006, 07:51 AM by Peggy L. Ritchie with | with no comments Filed under: Research

• Shining Light in Dark Corners: An Overview of Prison Rape Elimination...

  The University of California Irvine's Center for Evidence-based Corrections , under the direction of Dr. Joan Petersilia , has published a series of Bulletins on evidence based practices. Check out these examples: "Shining Light in Dark Corners... Posted Nov 09 2006, 10:07 AM by Peggy L. Ritchie with | with no comments Filed under: Research, PREA

• LIVE: Webcast on Drug Court Outcomes November 13, 2006

  The National Institute of Justice and the Government Innovators Network will sponsor a live online webcast which includes national panelists discussing research and outcome data on the nation's first drug court established in Miami Dade County, 1989... Posted Nov 06 2006, 12:52 PM by Peggy L. Ritchie with | with no comments Filed under: Research

• The Impact of Punishment on Democracy

  Punishment, the U.S. Record is a Social Research Conference, November 30-December 1, 2006, in New York City. This conference is supported by the Ford Foundation , The Open Society Instituter's U.S. Justice Fund , the Russell Sage Foundation , and... Posted Sep 27 2006, 02:26 PM by Peggy L. Ritchie with | with no comments Filed under: Research, Conferences/Training

• As Juveniles go, so goes the Nation? Analyze the Impact Juvenile Offenders will have on the adult systems in the future

  The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention just released Juvenile Offenders and Victims: 2006 National Report . How can adult systems use this data in their prediction models for adult incarceration rates? Needs of offenders for treatment... Posted Sep 20 2006, 08:19 AM by Peggy L. Ritchie with | with no comments Filed under: Research

• Looking for a Manual on "Cognitive Self Change" for Offenders that Includes Lesson Plans? Interested in Research?

  The State of Vermont and the National Institute of Corrections sponsored the development of " A Manual for Delivery of Cognitive Self Change ". The manual includes: The Content and process of Cognitive Self Change Program Standards and Administrative... Posted Aug 02 2006, 01:36 PM by Peggy L. Ritchie with | with no comments Filed under: Research

• NIC Completes 50 State Survey on Criminal Laws Prohibiting Sexual Abuse of Individuals in Custody

  NIC completed a national survey to ascertain statutes, definitions, penalties, and defenses related to Sexual Abuse of Individuials in Custody. Posted Aug 01 2006, 02:45 PM by Peggy L. Ritchie with | with no comments Filed under: Research