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Offending from Childhood to Young Adulthood

Recent Results from the Pittsburgh Youth Study

By: Wesley G. Jennings,Rolf Loeber,Dustin A. Pardini,Alex R. Piquero,David P. Farrington

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Offending from Childhood to Young Adulthood

Recent Results from the Pittsburgh Youth Study

By: Wesley G. Jennings,Rolf Loeber,Dustin A. Pardini,Alex R. Piquero,David P. Farrington

This Brief examines criminal careers by providing the most extensive and comprehensive investigation to date on the official offending, self-reported offending, and trajectories of offending of the Pittsburgh Youth Study (PYS) participants. The PYS is a longitudinal study, which was initiated in 1987, and involves repeated follow-ups on several community cohorts (starting in grades 1, 4, and 7) of inner-city boys in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This Brief covers the Youngest and Oldest PYS cohorts (which had the most follow-up and most data available) from ages 10-30. It provides the most complete descriptive analyses of the criminal careers of these males to date. The three cohorts are commonly referred to as the Youngest, Middle, and Oldest cohorts, respectively. Consistent with several prior publications with the PYS data (Loeber et al., 2008), this book focuses only on data from the Youngest and Oldest cohorts as these cohorts were followed up the most frequently and have the longest time window of data available. It will be of interest to researchers in Criminology and Criminal Justice, as well as related fields like Sociology, Developmental Psychology, Social Policy, and Education.

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3319259660

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Offending from Childhood to Late Middle Age

Recent Results from the Cambridge Study in Delinquent Development

By: David P. Farrington,Alex R. Piquero,Wesley G. Jennings,Darrick Jolliffe

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Offending from Childhood to Late Middle Age

Recent Results from the Cambridge Study in Delinquent Development

By: David P. Farrington,Alex R. Piquero,Wesley G. Jennings,Darrick Jolliffe

This second edition book advances knowledge about criminal careers throughout life. It presents new results from the Cambridge Study in Delinquent Development (CSDD), which is a unique longitudinal study of the development of offending from age 10 to age 61. Previous results obtained in the CSDD are reviewed, and then new findings from official criminal records up to age 61 are presented: on offending at different ages, continuity in offending, ages of onset, and criminal career duration. The number of offenders and offenses between ages 50 and 61 is noteworthy. The book then presents results on self-reported offending in different age ranges up to 48: on prevalence, frequency, continuity, and comparisons with official records that suggest that official records only capture the tip of the iceberg of offending. It then analyzes different trajectories of official offending up to age 61 and shows to what extent they could be predicted by childhood risk factors. New results from the CSDD in the last 10 years are then presented, followed by a discussion of the relevance of all the findings for criminological theories and public policies such as early intervention. This book should be of great interest not only to academics but also to policy makers and practitioners who are concerned with crime. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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105

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Springer Nature

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107163335X

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9781071633359

Female Delinquency From Childhood To Young Adulthood

Recent Results from the Pittsburgh Girls Study

By: Rolf Loeber,Wesley G. Jennings,Lia Ahonen,Alex R. Piquero,David P. Farrington

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Female Delinquency From Childhood To Young Adulthood

Recent Results from the Pittsburgh Girls Study

By: Rolf Loeber,Wesley G. Jennings,Lia Ahonen,Alex R. Piquero,David P. Farrington

This Brief fills a gap in criminological literature, as there are few empirically-based studies on delinquency of adolescent girls. It provides results of a longitudinal study, The Pittsburgh Girls Study (PGS), which includes 2,451 girls, followed annually from age 10-19, the ages when criminal behavior tends to emerge. This study provides the most extensive and comprehensive investigation into the criminal offending and self-reported trajectories of offending of PGS participants, along with an in-depth examination of other criminal career dimensions. In five chapters, this short volume reviews the limited extent of girls' delinquency literature, presents data on girls' offending patterns (onset, persistence, specialization, and desistence), provides insights on gender differences by comparison with the Pittsburgh Youth Study, which focused on male offenders, and explores the theoretical and practical implications of the results. By understanding the origins and onset of criminal behavior in girls, researchers can begin to understand effective interventions and crime prevention. This Brief will be of interest to researchers in criminology and criminal justice, as well as related fields such as sociology, public policy, and psychology.

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3319480308

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Opioid Prescribing Rates and Criminal Justice and Health Outcomes

By: Wesley G. Jennings,Nicholas Perez,Chris Delcher,Yanning Wang

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Opioid Prescribing Rates and Criminal Justice and Health Outcomes

By: Wesley G. Jennings,Nicholas Perez,Chris Delcher,Yanning Wang

This brief uses California’s CURES (Controlled Substance Utilization Review and Evaluation System) 2.0 data to analyze county-level opioid prescribing rates in California from 2012 to 2017 from multiple perspectives. The book summarizes California’s county-level opioid prescribing trends, examines potential correlates of opioid prescribing rates, and assesses the association of opioid prescribing on both criminal justice and public health outcomes. Finally, the authors discuss their principal findings and the implications for policy and practice, including the significant and lasting consequences of the opioid crisis on the criminal justice system and the importance of a multi-disciplinary approach to effectively address the crisis.

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3030407640

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Criminological and Criminal Justice Research Methods

By: Wesley G. Jennings,Jennifer M. Reingle

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Criminological and Criminal Justice Research Methods

By: Wesley G. Jennings,Jennifer M. Reingle

This concise text introduces students to the fundamental methodologies of research in criminology and criminal justice, with an emphasis on the application of research methods directly relevant to the real world of criminal justice. By using storytelling that draws on actual field experiences to engage students’ interest, Criminological and Criminal Justice Research Methods, Second Edition takes a unique approach compared to other textbooks on the market. Regardless of students’ career goals, this text engages their interest while imparting current information on and approaches to the most important and useful criminological and criminal justice research methods. New to the Second Edition: Explanation of mixed-methods research Presentation of propensity score matching Discussion of the Philadelphia Birth Cohort Studies Introduction of the terms “legacy rape” and “revised rape” Updated discussion of computer-assisted personal (or programmed) interviewing (CAPI) and new discussion of Smart-Phone Based Surveys or Ecological Momentary Assessments (EMAs) Revised discussion of informed consent Updated scholarly references throughout (reflecting the latest studies) Greatly expanded presentation of types of qualitative studies Professors and students will benefit from: Text that engages students and makes material accessible through concise writing and structure A comprehensive, carefully sequenced approach to understanding, evaluating, and conducting criminological and criminal justice research Research methodology and skills that are made available and meaningful to those students intending to conduct their own research as well as to those seeking pragmatic, up-to-date knowledge of the developments in the field Emphasis on ethical methods and use of research An active exploration of the intersection of criminological theory and research methods Coverage of methodological failures as well as successes to stimulate student discussion and understanding of the topic’s importance and nuances

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322

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Aspen Publishing

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154380957X

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Education Year Book

By: Addison-Wesley Longman, Limited

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Education Year Book

By: Addison-Wesley Longman, Limited

This aims to provide a comprehensive guide to UK education, containing information on central government, local authority provision, further and higher education bodies and voluntary and charitable organizations. This edition has been updated and revised and includes an expanded grant-maintained section, and sixth-form and FE colleges are separated from LEAs. It also covers educational consultants and privatized inspectors. statutory and volunatary organizations. It allows the reader to reach public and private sector and organizations making provision for special needs. There are also names of key officers in all government and local education departments, together with full details of schools and professional associations, committees and advisory councils, youth services, media and voluntary services. borough belongs to. In addition, there is a resource for teachers which lists organizations who research, supply and are involved in activities ranging from educational travel and holidays to the supply of left-handed equipment. There are also guides to government reports and legislation, educational terminology and educational abbreviations.

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0582091985

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9780582091986

Innovations and Advancements in Sex Offender Research

By: Wesley G. Jennings

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Innovations and Advancements in Sex Offender Research

By: Wesley G. Jennings

This book provides a comprehensive dissemination of theoretically grounded and empirically sound research on sex offenders and sex offending. It uses diverse methodological approaches with implications for the research of criminal justice policy and practice. The chapters derive from and focus on different geographical contexts and generate empirical evidence concerning sex offenders and sex offending including: low sex recidivism rates; a lack of sex offender specialization; little to no evidence of sex offending continuity from adolescence to adulthood; and a host of collateral consequences of sex offender registration and notification policies with limited deterrent effect or public safety benefit. This book was originally published as a special issue of the Journal of Crime & Justice.

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Routledge

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0367739224

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9780367739225

Sonography in Obstetrics & Gynecology: Principles and Practice, Seventh Edition

Principles and Practice

By: Arthur C. Fleischer,Eugene C. Toy,Wesley Lee,Frank A. Manning,Roberto Romero

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Sonography in Obstetrics & Gynecology: Principles and Practice, Seventh Edition

Principles and Practice

By: Arthur C. Fleischer,Eugene C. Toy,Wesley Lee,Frank A. Manning,Roberto Romero

The most authoritative guide to sonography in obstetrics and gynecology—now in full color Companion website includes images, case studies, and more Written by radiologists and ob/gyns to provide a balanced perspective, this standard-setting guide is both a clinically relevant reference text and atlas—presented in full color for the first time. It expertly examines the full spectrum of disorders and conditions you’re likely to encounter in gynecologic and maternal-fetal care, supported throughout by more than 2,000 detailed sonographic illustrations. You’ll also find the latest procedures and diagnostic guidelines for the use of sonography in ob/gyn, including 3D and 4D image processing, transvaginal sonography, and color Dopler sonography. The book opens with general obstetric sonography, covering such pivotal topics as normal pelvic anatomy and fetal echocardiography, before moving into fetal anomalies and disorders. Risk assessment and therapy, including first trimester screening and amniocentesis, are explored in the next section, while the remaining parts of the book focus on maternal disorders, gynecological sonography, and the newest complementary imaging modalities. Features The most trusted, accessible compendium of sonography in obstetrics and gynecology for residents and practitioners, filled with precise illustrations that add clarity to the text’s content All-inclusive coverage of everything from sonographic operating instruments and screening the fetal patient for syndromes and anomalies, to diagnosing the female patient for cysts, infertility, and incontinence NEW! Full-color format to aid readability and ease of use NEW! Up-to-date information on the significant advances made in three dimensional and even four-dimensional Doppler technology NEW! Learning aids: a “key points” section in each chapter; skill-building clinical scenarios; a stronger focus on differential diagnosis; multiple visuals (figure, illustration, or table) on each page; and helpful chapter-opening summaries NEW! Companion website filled with concept-clarifying images, video loops, case studies supplemented by Q&As, plus cutting-edge insights on a range of integral sonography topics NEW! SI Units incorporated throughout

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McGraw Hill Professional

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0071760881

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9780071760881

Criminological Theories

Introduction, Evaluation, and Application

By: Ronald L. Akers,Wesley G. Jennings

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Criminological Theories

Introduction, Evaluation, and Application

By: Ronald L. Akers,Wesley G. Jennings

In Criminological Theories: Introduction, Evaluation, and Application, Eighth Edition, Ronald L. Akers, Christine S. Sellers, and Wesley G. Jennings provide a concise but thorough review and appraisal of the leading theories of crime and criminal justice. Based on the widespread success of the first seven editions, this landmark book keeps current with changes in the development, testing, integration, and application of important criminological theories. Each chapter has been updated and substantially revised in light of recent research and important changes in the theories. More extensive revision and updating have been done on biological and biosocial, psychological, social disorganization, and conflict theories.

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Oxford University Press, USA

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0190935251

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Book's by Wesley G. Jennings

Offending from Childhood to Young Adulthood

Offending from Childhood to Young Adulthood

Offending from Childhood to Late Middle Age

Offending from Childhood to Late Middle Age

Female Delinquency From Childhood To Young Adulthood

Female Delinquency From Childhood To Young Adulthood

Opioid Prescribing Rates and Criminal Justice and Health Outcomes

Opioid Prescribing Rates and Criminal Justice and Health Outcomes

Criminological and Criminal Justice Research Methods

Criminological and Criminal Justice Research Methods

Education Year Book

Education Year Book

Innovations and Advancements in Sex Offender Research

Innovations and Advancements in Sex Offender Research

Sonography in Obstetrics & Gynecology: Principles and Practice, Seventh Edition

Sonography in Obstetrics & Gynecology: Principles and Practice, Seventh Edition

Criminological Theories

Criminological Theories

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