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Papers by Jeanie Thies
Evaluation and Program Planning, Nov 1, 2010
Leaders of the community and its institutions should join together to establish responses to dome... more Leaders of the community and its institutions should join together to establish responses to domestic violence and child maltreatment that offer meaningful help to families, including protections for all victims from physical harm; adequate social and economic supports for families; and access to services that are respectful, culturally relevant, and responsive to the unique strengths and concerns of families. Simultaneously, the community should hold violent perpetrators responsible for their abusive behavior and provide a variety of legal interventions and social services to stop this violence (Schechter & Edleson, 1999, p. 16).
Social Science Research Network, Dec 7, 2013
America continues to recover from its most recent recession, and the impact on social problems wi... more America continues to recover from its most recent recession, and the impact on social problems will reverberate for years. In one respect, though, it appears we can breathe easier: the crime wave that many thought to be inevitable did not occur. Crime has remained fairly stable and, in many states, has even declined since the start of the recession, a fact not entirely surprising among criminologists. While many people assume it is inevitable that crime rises when the economy is suffering, an examination of historical trends reveals this is not the case. While violent and property crime did increase during the Great Depression, throughout the remainder of the 20 th century and into the 21 st , the relationship between crime and the economy has been inconsistent. Deeper analysis reveals a complex relationship in which community-level variables may trump macro-level conditions, and different social policies may either push the crime rate up or help constrain it. Yet the criminal justice system suffered repercussions from the recession. The immediate future regarding how the current economic climate may affect correctional policy and practice is discussed in this article. These projections are discussed within the context of what history has revealed regarding crime rates, sentencing practices, and recidivism. Finally, some strategies for longterm investments to reduce crime are presented. Over half of U.S. states had their corrections budgets reduced as a result of the fiscal crisis. 1 While it is
The Justice Professional, Jun 1, 2001
... Correctional facilities have been traditionally viewed with trepida-tion by prospective host ... more ... Correctional facilities have been traditionally viewed with trepida-tion by prospective host communities (Maxim and Plecas, 1983; Rogers and Haimes, 1987). ... Boulder, CO: Westview. Gibbons, Stephen G. and Gregory L. Pierce. (1995). ...
Social Science Research Network, Jul 22, 1998
Juvenile and Family Court Journal, Feb 1, 1999
Juvenile and Family Court Journal, 1999
Evaluation and Program Planning, 2010
Leaders of the community and its institutions should join together to establish responses to dome... more Leaders of the community and its institutions should join together to establish responses to domestic violence and child maltreatment that offer meaningful help to families, including protections for all victims from physical harm; adequate social and economic supports for families; and access to services that are respectful, culturally relevant, and responsive to the unique strengths and concerns of families. Simultaneously, the community should hold violent perpetrators responsible for their abusive behavior and provide a variety of legal interventions and social services to stop this violence (Schechter & Edleson, 1999, p. 16).
America’s most recent recession has taken a toll on public agency budgets, including criminal jus... more America’s most recent recession has taken a toll on public agency budgets, including criminal justice agencies. More than half of U.S. states have had their corrections budgets reduced in recent years. Fortunately, crime has remained fairly stable during this same time frame, despite fears that unemployment and other social problems created by the recession would fuel crime rates. Yet the budget cuts are hardly without consequence. Correctional agencies have adapted with a variety of measures — layoffs, hiring and wage freezes, cutting treatment programs, eliminating or limiting non-essential services, releasing offenders early, and even closing institutions. All of these could potentially have an adverse impact on public safety. This article discusses recent and projected impacts of the current economic climate on Missouri correctional policy and practice. The complex relationship between crime rates, sentencing practices, and recidivism is explored, as is that between incarceration, deterrence, and politics, tracing these patterns over the past several decades. Finally, some strategies for long-term investments to reduce crime while managing costs, with an emphasis on prevention and reintegration, are presented and discussed.
Corrections Today, Apr 1, 2000
The Justice Professional, 2001
... Correctional facilities have been traditionally viewed with trepida-tion by prospective host ... more ... Correctional facilities have been traditionally viewed with trepida-tion by prospective host communities (Maxim and Plecas, 1983; Rogers and Haimes, 1987). ... Boulder, CO: Westview. Gibbons, Stephen G. and Gregory L. Pierce. (1995). ...
Evaluation and Program Planning, Nov 1, 2010
Leaders of the community and its institutions should join together to establish responses to dome... more Leaders of the community and its institutions should join together to establish responses to domestic violence and child maltreatment that offer meaningful help to families, including protections for all victims from physical harm; adequate social and economic supports for families; and access to services that are respectful, culturally relevant, and responsive to the unique strengths and concerns of families. Simultaneously, the community should hold violent perpetrators responsible for their abusive behavior and provide a variety of legal interventions and social services to stop this violence (Schechter & Edleson, 1999, p. 16).
Social Science Research Network, Dec 7, 2013
America continues to recover from its most recent recession, and the impact on social problems wi... more America continues to recover from its most recent recession, and the impact on social problems will reverberate for years. In one respect, though, it appears we can breathe easier: the crime wave that many thought to be inevitable did not occur. Crime has remained fairly stable and, in many states, has even declined since the start of the recession, a fact not entirely surprising among criminologists. While many people assume it is inevitable that crime rises when the economy is suffering, an examination of historical trends reveals this is not the case. While violent and property crime did increase during the Great Depression, throughout the remainder of the 20 th century and into the 21 st , the relationship between crime and the economy has been inconsistent. Deeper analysis reveals a complex relationship in which community-level variables may trump macro-level conditions, and different social policies may either push the crime rate up or help constrain it. Yet the criminal justice system suffered repercussions from the recession. The immediate future regarding how the current economic climate may affect correctional policy and practice is discussed in this article. These projections are discussed within the context of what history has revealed regarding crime rates, sentencing practices, and recidivism. Finally, some strategies for longterm investments to reduce crime are presented. Over half of U.S. states had their corrections budgets reduced as a result of the fiscal crisis. 1 While it is
The Justice Professional, Jun 1, 2001
... Correctional facilities have been traditionally viewed with trepida-tion by prospective host ... more ... Correctional facilities have been traditionally viewed with trepida-tion by prospective host communities (Maxim and Plecas, 1983; Rogers and Haimes, 1987). ... Boulder, CO: Westview. Gibbons, Stephen G. and Gregory L. Pierce. (1995). ...
Social Science Research Network, Jul 22, 1998
Juvenile and Family Court Journal, Feb 1, 1999
Juvenile and Family Court Journal, 1999
Evaluation and Program Planning, 2010
Leaders of the community and its institutions should join together to establish responses to dome... more Leaders of the community and its institutions should join together to establish responses to domestic violence and child maltreatment that offer meaningful help to families, including protections for all victims from physical harm; adequate social and economic supports for families; and access to services that are respectful, culturally relevant, and responsive to the unique strengths and concerns of families. Simultaneously, the community should hold violent perpetrators responsible for their abusive behavior and provide a variety of legal interventions and social services to stop this violence (Schechter & Edleson, 1999, p. 16).
America’s most recent recession has taken a toll on public agency budgets, including criminal jus... more America’s most recent recession has taken a toll on public agency budgets, including criminal justice agencies. More than half of U.S. states have had their corrections budgets reduced in recent years. Fortunately, crime has remained fairly stable during this same time frame, despite fears that unemployment and other social problems created by the recession would fuel crime rates. Yet the budget cuts are hardly without consequence. Correctional agencies have adapted with a variety of measures — layoffs, hiring and wage freezes, cutting treatment programs, eliminating or limiting non-essential services, releasing offenders early, and even closing institutions. All of these could potentially have an adverse impact on public safety. This article discusses recent and projected impacts of the current economic climate on Missouri correctional policy and practice. The complex relationship between crime rates, sentencing practices, and recidivism is explored, as is that between incarceration, deterrence, and politics, tracing these patterns over the past several decades. Finally, some strategies for long-term investments to reduce crime while managing costs, with an emphasis on prevention and reintegration, are presented and discussed.
Corrections Today, Apr 1, 2000
The Justice Professional, 2001
... Correctional facilities have been traditionally viewed with trepida-tion by prospective host ... more ... Correctional facilities have been traditionally viewed with trepida-tion by prospective host communities (Maxim and Plecas, 1983; Rogers and Haimes, 1987). ... Boulder, CO: Westview. Gibbons, Stephen G. and Gregory L. Pierce. (1995). ...