Vulnerable and Intimidated Witnesses: Review of Provisions In Other Jurisdictions (2002)
Reid Howie Associates
Review of literature to explore how vulnerable witnesses are defined in other jurisdictions and the range and effectiveness of provisions to help them give evidence in criminal courts.
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For CRIMINAL JUSTICE RESEARCH FINDING No.60 click here Stalking and Harassment in Scotland (2002)
Morris S, Robert Gordon University, Anderson S and Murray L, System Three
This study describes and critically examines the existing criminal and civil law remedies available to deal with stalking and harassment, assesses the ways in which existing legal arrangements are working in practice and examines the nature and prevalence of the types of behaviour which might constitute stalking and harassment in Scotland.
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For CRIMINAL JUSTICE RESEARCH FINDING No.67 click here Research Reviews on Recidivism and Risk Assessment of Serious Violent and Sexual Offenders (2002)
McIvor G, Stirling University and Kemshall, H De Montfort University
Follows up Millan and Maclean Reports. Reviews research on recidivism of serious violent and sexual offenders in Scotland and considers policy implications. Risk assessment in the Scottish context is also being reviewed including an audit of instruments in use.
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For CRIMINAL JUSTICE RESEARCH FINDING No.66 click here Racist Crime and Victimisation in Scotland (2002)
Clark I and Moody S
The study explores understanding of racist crime and how it is handled. It includes monitoring the effects of the provisions of the 1998 Crime and Disorder Act, conducting an analysis of the Scottish Crime Survey (2000) ethnic minority booster sample and developing more finely tuned methods for exploring the reality of racial prejudice, crime and harassment.
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For CRIMINAL JUSTICE RESEARCH FINDING No. 58 click here Young People and Crime in Scotland: Results from the 2000 Scottish Crime Survey (2002)
MVA
Results from the 2000 Scottish Crime Survey regarding young people's attitudes towards crime, victimisation, contact with the police and self-reported drug use/offending.
For FULL REPORT click here The 2000 Scottish Crime Survey: Analysis of the Ethnic Minority Booster Sample (2002)
Clark I and Leven T
Results from the 2000 Scottish Crime Survey relating to the ethnic minority booster sample. Chapters include crime against ethnic minorities, the impact of crime on victims, concerns about crime, contact with and attitudes towards the police and awareness of drugs.
For FULL REPORT click here The Experiences of Black/Minority Ethnic Police Officers, Support Staff, Special Constables & Resigners in Scotland (2002)
Onifade D, INTRA vires
The study investigates and describes the experiences of black and minority ethnic police officers and civilian staff through interviews with a Scottish sample.
For FULL REPORT click here Domestic Abuse Against Men in Scotland (2002)
Gadd D, Keele University
This study estimates the prevalence and examines the nature of domestic abuse against men by their partner or ex-partner in Scotland, examines the perceptions of a sample of male victims and the perceptions of service providers, and explores what services are available to men seeking assistance as victims of domestic abuse.
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For CRIMINAL JUSTICE RESEARCH FINDING No.61 click here Evaluation of Drug Treatment and Testing Orders (2002)
Social Work Research Centre
An evaluation of the operation and effectiveness of two pilot Drug Treatment and Testing Order schemes in Scotland.
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For CRIMINAL JUSTICE RESEARCH FINDING No. 62 click here Evaluation of the Zero Tolerance 'Respect' Pilot (2002)
Henderson S, Reid Howie Associates
The study provides an implementation and outcome evaluation of the Zero Tolerance 'Respect' educational package.
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For CRIMINAL JUSTICE RESEARCH FINDING No. 59 click here Evaluation of the Glasgow Drug Court Pilot (2002)
Eley S, Malloch M, McIvor G, Yates R and Brown A
An evaluation of the first 6 months' operation of the pilot Drug Court in Glasgow.
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