Research
Crime and individuals
Items are listed in date order, with the most recent first.
- 2006
- 2005
- 2004
- 2003
- 2002
2004
Domestic Violence and Crime and Disorder Reduction Partnerships: questionnaire findings
Crime and Disorder Reduction Partnerships (CDRPs) have a central role to play in tackling domestic violence, by delivering appropriate and effective services to victims. This report shows the findings of a questionnaire, made available electronically from July to September 2003 to all 376 CDRPs. It assesses the nature and extent of work undertaken by CDRPs on domestic violence.
The impact of corrections on re-offending
The Home Office commissioned this report to review and update knowledge of 'what works' in corrections to reduce re-offending. It focuses on correctional services and interventions with adult offenders, which aim to reduce re-offending. It builds on a review, which assessed the evidence available in the mid-1990s on ways to reduce offending (Goldblatt & Lewis, 1998).
An evaluation of the impact of restorative cautioning: findings from a reconviction study
This study follows on from previous research into Thames Valley police's restorative cautioning initiative (Hoyle et al., 2002), which found that around one-quarter of offenders either stopped or reduced their offending because of the restorative caution. It evaluates the impact of restorative cautioning and the effect it has had on reconviction in the Thames Valley area.
Tackling Domestic Violence - The role of health professionals
This report raises awareness of the scale of the health problem represented by domestic violence and explains how health professionals can make an important contribution to tackling this issue.
Key findings from the Surveys of Vulnerable and Intimidated Witnesses 2000/01 and 2003
A key aim of the Youth Justice and Criminal Evidence Act 1999 was to improve the treatment of vulnerable and intimidated witnesses (VIWs) in England and Wales. The Act contained a range of 'special measures' and most were implemented in the Crown Court in July 2002. To assess the impact of these changes, surveys of VIWs were conducted before (phase 1) and after (phase 2) the date of implementation. This Home Office report looks at the reaction of these witnesses to the measures, and their satisfaction with the criminal justice system.
Early stages in the development of the Integrated Domestic Abuse Programme (IDAP): implementing the Duluth Domestic Violence pathfinder
This Research Development and Statistics report presents the findings from the evaluation of the 'Duluth Domestic Violence' Programme. Two probation areas, West Yorkshire and London, are currently delivering the developmental programme to domestic violence perpetrators on 'Community Rehabilitation Orders' (CRO) and 'Community Punishment and Rehabilitation Orders' (CPRO) with conditions to attend. This report summarises the findings of this evaluation and offers a number of recommendations to inform the management and delivery of future programmes.
Support for victims of crime: findings from the 2002/2003 British Crime Survey
The main aim of this Research Development and Statistics Directorate report is to look at victims' experience toward the Victim's Charter Standards, along with help and support provided to them by Victim Support. The evidence of the report comes from the 2002/2003 British Crime Survey (BCS).
Ethnicity, victimisation and worry about crime: findings from the 2001/02 and 2002/03 British Crime Surveys
The British Crime Survey (BCS) shows that there has been a fall in overall crime in England and Wales since 1995. Between 1997 and 2002/03, there has been a 25% decrease in crime. Against this background of declining crime, there are variations in the risks of victimisation experienced by black and minority ethnic groups (BME).
This report, from the Research Development and Statistics Directorate, indicates from the 2002/03 BCS that people from BME backgrounds were at greater risk of crime than the white majority. There had been no change between 2001/02 and 2002/03.
Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and Stalking: Findings from the British Crime Survey
The government is engaged in a major series of policy initiatives in order to deal with domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking. This report presents the findings of an questionnaire included in the British Crime Survey (BCS). It provides the most reliable findings to date on the extent and nature of inter-personal violence in England and Wales. However, only a small fraction of incidents are reported to the police and recorded by them, and people are even reluctant to disclose such events in a confidential interview.
Weapon Use and Violent Crime 1993 - 2001 (United States Document)
This U.S. Department of Justice - Bureau of Justice Statistics report discusses the nature and prevalence of violent crime by armed offenders, along with victim consequences, from the age 12 or older, from 1993 - 2001.
Dedicated Cheque and Plastic Crime Unit
The Dedicated Cheque and Plastic Crime Unit is a unique police unit created by the Association for Payment Clearing Services (APACS) and the Home Office. The unit aims to fight the organised crime syndicates behind steep rises in UK plastic card fraud losses.
Vulnerability and Involvement in Drug Use and Sex Work
This report accepts these distinctions and investigates vulnerability amongst young prostitutes, relationships between sex work and drug use, and opportunities for exiting sex work and/or drug use.
The commercial sexual exploitation of children and young people: An overview of key literature and data
This review provides an accessible review of information relevant to the commercial sexual exploitation of children and young people in the UK. The report examines 3 main areas: abuse through prostitution, abuse through pornography, and the trafficking of young people to and through the UK for commercial sexual exploitation.
Understanding Problem Drug Use Among Young People Accessing Drug Services: A multivariate approach using statistical modelling technique
In 1995 the first designated service for adolescent drug misusers in England was established in Stoke-on-Trent. In 1998, a similar service was developed in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. This study interviewed 103 young drug users (response rate 95%), using a structured questionnaire in the 2 study centres, to establish factors that are indicators of developing problem drug use.
Last update: Monday, September 04, 2006