Pulling-levers deterrence strategies work to reduce firearm violence through engaging known viole... more Pulling-levers deterrence strategies work to reduce firearm violence through engaging known violent offenders. As having a history of personal trauma contributes to increased firearm violence, a better understanding of the role of trauma can help to strategically develop engagement strategies. This study uses baseline data from Trenton Violence Reduction Strategy (TVRS) to explore differences among those who chose to engage in TVRS and those who did not after receiving the deterrence messaging. Results show no difference in overall LSC-R score between those who did and did not engage, although there are clear nonsignificant differences with specific types of trauma.
A review of DUI education literature reveals weak evidence of effective interventions. New models... more A review of DUI education literature reveals weak evidence of effective interventions. New models are suggested that offer a combination of psychoeducation and evidence-based counseling approaches. Existing DUI programming models are explored with recommendations for areas for future research.
Background: Despite the high incidence of estimated sexual assault on college campuses, underrepo... more Background: Despite the high incidence of estimated sexual assault on college campuses, underreporting is substantial and perpetuated by a culture of rape myths that are pervasive across society in general and college campuses.Aim: The aim of this study was to: examine college student awareness of their own sexual assault victimization status, barriers to reporting, and the prevalence of substance use in sexual assault.Method: This was a cross-sectional mixed-method survey sent to a universal sample of college students from two neighboring institutions of higher education (N=2,724).Results: Results from this survey demonstrated a lack of understanding of what constitutes sexual assault, primarily attributed to the normalization of assault and rape myths. Regardless of victim status awareness, those who were victimized were significantly more likely to use higher levels of alcohol than non-victims, and were less likely to identify their victimization as sexual assault, highlighting t...
In this study, the author explores world assumptions of prisoners, how these assumptions vary by ... more In this study, the author explores world assumptions of prisoners, how these assumptions vary by ethnicity and age, and whether trauma history affects world assumptions. A random sample of young and old prisoners, matched for prison location, was drawn from the New Jersey Department of Corrections prison population. Age and ethnicity had significant effects on World Assumption Scale (WAS) scores,
Tradition-a Journal of Orthodox Jewish Thought, 2010
This study builds upon the existing literature by examining gender differences in the service ref... more This study builds upon the existing literature by examining gender differences in the service referral and service utilization patterns among children through the lens of biological, social construction, and social networking perspectives. A secondary analysis of county wide data was used that consisted of a sample of 1,408 children aged 1–11 and data from the Adolescent Information Form (AIF) for the source of referral, contributing factors for referral, and service use histories across multiple sectors of care, such as child welfare, social service, mental health, and juvenile justice. Descriptive analyses revealed significant gender differences in the source of referral, and factors contributing to referral and service utilization among the sample of children. Girls were more likely to be referred by child welfare workers for sexual abuse victimization and family problems, such as parental substance abuse and poor parenting skills. In contrast, boys were more likely to be referred by family court workers for mental health issues, including suicidal ideation and gestures, peer relations, behavioral problems, and delinquency. The implications for the development and refinement of gender sensitive practice and research are discussed.
Pulling-levers deterrence strategies work to reduce firearm violence through engaging known viole... more Pulling-levers deterrence strategies work to reduce firearm violence through engaging known violent offenders. As having a history of personal trauma contributes to increased firearm violence, a better understanding of the role of trauma can help to strategically develop engagement strategies. This study uses baseline data from Trenton Violence Reduction Strategy (TVRS) to explore differences among those who chose to engage in TVRS and those who did not after receiving the deterrence messaging. Results show no difference in overall LSC-R score between those who did and did not engage, although there are clear nonsignificant differences with specific types of trauma.
A review of DUI education literature reveals weak evidence of effective interventions. New models... more A review of DUI education literature reveals weak evidence of effective interventions. New models are suggested that offer a combination of psychoeducation and evidence-based counseling approaches. Existing DUI programming models are explored with recommendations for areas for future research.
Background: Despite the high incidence of estimated sexual assault on college campuses, underrepo... more Background: Despite the high incidence of estimated sexual assault on college campuses, underreporting is substantial and perpetuated by a culture of rape myths that are pervasive across society in general and college campuses.Aim: The aim of this study was to: examine college student awareness of their own sexual assault victimization status, barriers to reporting, and the prevalence of substance use in sexual assault.Method: This was a cross-sectional mixed-method survey sent to a universal sample of college students from two neighboring institutions of higher education (N=2,724).Results: Results from this survey demonstrated a lack of understanding of what constitutes sexual assault, primarily attributed to the normalization of assault and rape myths. Regardless of victim status awareness, those who were victimized were significantly more likely to use higher levels of alcohol than non-victims, and were less likely to identify their victimization as sexual assault, highlighting t...
In this study, the author explores world assumptions of prisoners, how these assumptions vary by ... more In this study, the author explores world assumptions of prisoners, how these assumptions vary by ethnicity and age, and whether trauma history affects world assumptions. A random sample of young and old prisoners, matched for prison location, was drawn from the New Jersey Department of Corrections prison population. Age and ethnicity had significant effects on World Assumption Scale (WAS) scores,
Tradition-a Journal of Orthodox Jewish Thought, 2010
This study builds upon the existing literature by examining gender differences in the service ref... more This study builds upon the existing literature by examining gender differences in the service referral and service utilization patterns among children through the lens of biological, social construction, and social networking perspectives. A secondary analysis of county wide data was used that consisted of a sample of 1,408 children aged 1–11 and data from the Adolescent Information Form (AIF) for the source of referral, contributing factors for referral, and service use histories across multiple sectors of care, such as child welfare, social service, mental health, and juvenile justice. Descriptive analyses revealed significant gender differences in the source of referral, and factors contributing to referral and service utilization among the sample of children. Girls were more likely to be referred by child welfare workers for sexual abuse victimization and family problems, such as parental substance abuse and poor parenting skills. In contrast, boys were more likely to be referred by family court workers for mental health issues, including suicidal ideation and gestures, peer relations, behavioral problems, and delinquency. The implications for the development and refinement of gender sensitive practice and research are discussed.
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