In a unique collaboration, an engineer and a criminologist at the University of Maryland are applying criminological concepts and research methods in the study of cybercrime. Their work has produced recommendations for IT ...
Social Sciences
Nov 30, 2011
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Research by the University of Liverpool has found that public disorder at football matches can be reduced when police adopt a policy of dialogue and facilitation rather than deterrence and force.
Social Sciences
Oct 21, 2011
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The Director of UTS's Australian Centre for Event Management Rob Harris and Senior Research Fellow Dr. Deborah Edwards are leading a study designed to create a decision-making tool for venue and event organisers on the optimum ...
Social Sciences
Sep 28, 2011
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Marriage can potentially help reduce crime by enabling people to develop greater self-control, according to a new study examining changes in marital status, self-control and marijuana use between late adolescence and early ...
Social Sciences
Sep 26, 2011
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Youths in groups or gangs choose to own dogs primarily for socializing and companionship. Dogs are also used for protection and enhancing status, but to a lesser extent, contrary to popular perception. The research by Jennifer ...
Social Sciences
Jun 16, 2011
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Optimism about studies that show a drop in the black percentage of crime may be dampened by demographic trends and statistical aberrations, according to a group of criminologists.
Social Sciences
Mar 28, 2011
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Even the most horrible criminals feel guilt, and according to new research from the University of Montreal, playing on that sentiment might be a good way to extract a confession. In order to gain a better understanding of ...
Social Sciences
Feb 2, 2011
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While women in general commit far fewer violent crimes than men, a new study by a Northeastern University professor finds the difference between the genders is much smaller in disadvantaged neighborhoods.
Social Sciences
Dec 7, 2010
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A senior Australian crime official has raised serious security concerns over popular smartphones such as Apple's iPhone, which he warned was particularly vulnerable to hacking and information theft.
Consumer & Gadgets
Oct 21, 2010
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Even in better neighborhoods, parents should be wary about letting teens gather with nothing to do and with no adult supervision, a new study suggests.
Social Sciences
Jul 26, 2010
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