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Theses from 2023

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"A show that proves the worst monsters are real": Media and social media impact on criminal trials and post-conviction guilt as perceived by criminal justice students., Jennifer Leigh Patterson

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Seeing the Signs: An Analysis of Early Onset of Violence and Desistance amongst Serious Juvenile Offenders, Tailar Brown

Theses from 2022

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Crime Across the Ages: An Examination of Intergenerational Crime and Recidivism among Serious Juvenile Offenders, A'Maiya Brown

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Does Experiencing and Witnessing Violence Negatively Impact Delinquency throughout the Life Course?, Treshure Dene Jones

Theses from 2021

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An Examination of Parental Temperament and Rearrest Among a Sample of Serious Adolescent Offenders, Lina Maria Jackson

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URBAN HOMICIDE IN GLOBAL SOUTH: A STUDY ON HOMICIDE CHANGES OF CAPITAL DHAKA OF BANGLADESH, Syed Mahfujul Haque Marjan

Theses from 2020

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JUDICIAL VOTING IN U.S. DISTRICT COURTS LOCATED IN THE SECOND AND FIFTH CIRCUITS IN FIRST AMENDMENT RETALIATION CASES INVOLVING LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, Selena Renee Aguirre

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AN EXAMINATION OF SCHOOL CHARACTERISTICS, SHOOTER CHARACTERISTICS, AND INCIDENTAL CHARACTERISTICS OF SCHOOL MASS SHOOTINGS, Amber Elizabeth O'Dell

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An Empirical Examination of Courts of Appeals Judges’ Voting in First Amendment Retaliation Cases Involving Police Officers, Mary Ann Boyd

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Absent Father Timing, Criminal Behavior, and Arrest Across the Life Course, Krysta N. Knox

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Forecasting Success: Using the Texas Risk Assessment System to Predict Early Discharge in a Large Sample of High, Moderate, and Low Risk Offenders, Carley Rene Shelton

Theses from 2019

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EXPOSURE TO VIOLENCE LEADS YOUTHS CONVICTED OF SERIOUS OFFENSES TO SUBSEQUENT CRIMINAL OFFENDING AS ADULTS, Nicolette Perez

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EFFECT OF JUVENILE MENTAL ILLNESS AND ADULT OFFENDING, Gabriela Hernandez-Garcia

Theses from 2018

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Motivators of Prostitution Desistance, Shawn Nicole Guy

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Mental Health Screening for Prisoners Upon Entrance to State Prisons, Illandra Denysschen

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Does the Death Penalty Deter Homicides?, Lorenzo A. Mendoza Valles

Theses from 2017

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Recidivism and Juvenile Justice Youth: A Study on Recidivism Rates for Youth Awaiting Adjudication, Whitney L. Hunt

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“I DON’T WANNA SOUND PARANOID BUT I’M NOT LIKELY TO TRUST PEOPLE”: UNDERSTANDING WORK AND LIFE STRESSORS IN A SAMPLE OF FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS, Stephanie Sanford

Theses from 2016

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IS THERE A DIFFERENCE IN LAW ENFORCEMENT PERCEPTION IN THE ABILITY TO IDENTIFY THE PRIMARY AGGRESSOR IN A FAMILY VIOLENCE DISPUTE BY GENDER, RACE, AND RANK?, Sheri Denise Brock

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Human Trafficking in Dallas: An Assessment of Local Law Enforcement Traning, Awareness, and Effectiveness in Recognizing Victims, Nazeeya Pervaiz Zubairie

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Law Enforcement Officers' Perceptions of Workplace Stress, Karen St Valentine

Theses from 2015

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Green Criminological Concerns & Philosophical Beliefs, Alexander Allen Anderson

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A Review of 'Body Farm' Research Facilities Across America with a Focus on Policy and the Impacts When Dealing with Decompositional Changes in Human Remains, Brittany M. Wolff

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School Interventions And Criminality: An Analysis Into The Types Of School Interventions And Criminality, Holton Silas Hemby

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Fear In The World Of Social Media, Jamie E. Hildreth

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Gang Activity: A Deeper Analysis Into The Types Of Crime Committed By Gang Members, Zane Lehman Nash

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The Initiation Process And Factors Associated With Adolescent Female Gang Membership, Clara Saavedra

Theses from 2014

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An Analysis Of Military Sexual Assault And Subsequent Punishment, Christina Durham

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A Professional Perspective Into The World Of Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking, Lira M. Polanco

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Electronic Control Devices & Injury Impact: An Analysis Of Secondary Data From The Arlington Police Department, Brook Rollins

Theses from 2013

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The Mass Incarceration Of Minorities And Women, Tanisha Ann Bowens

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The Prosecutor's Role In Helping Domestic Violence Victims, Latasha Jackson-McDougle

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Attitudes And Beliefs Regarding Sexual Assaults, Amber Mosier

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Media Attention Towards Serial Killers And Mass Murderers And Its Impact Towards Attitudes On Capital Punishment, Febee M. Qubtan

Theses from 2012

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Racial Disparity And The Crack Cocaine Federal Sentencing Guidelines, Sandy L. Binnicker

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Defense Industry Fraud And Whistle-blowing: A Study Of The Relationship Between Perceptions Of Fraud And Whistle-blowing, Ryan A. Bradbury

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Fear Of DNA Exonerees, Callie Brown

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Human Trafficking: The Perceptions of Students Towards The Underground Sex Trafficking Network, Jennifer Jones

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A Closer Look At Race, Capital, And Sentencing: An Examination Of Race And Death Penalty Post-Furman and Gregg decisions from 1977-2011, Michael R. Khodayari

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The Effect Of Video Games On Aggressive Behavior In Undergraduate Students, Marisa Prokarym

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Perceptions Of Inmates, Inmates' Life In Prison, And Reentry Into Society: An Evaluation Of Educational Influence On Societal Perceptions Versus The Realities Of Inmates' Experiences, Krystal Salazar

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Human Trafficking: Law Enforcement's Perceptions And Knowledge, Stormy Michelle Slider

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Student Perceptions Of Drug Neighborhoods: An Analysis Of Visual Cues That Contribute To Students' View Of What Is Or Is Not A Drug Neighborhood, Jeremy Thompson

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Child Abuse Among Tarrant County Probationers, Alyssa Wadas

Theses from 2011

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Perceptions Of Terrorism Regarding Fear Of Victimization, Rufus Abraham

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Behaviors And Attitudes Related To Youth Runaway Behaviors, Braden Anthony Bozer

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Critical Analysis Of Fear Of Crime On College Campuses, Hannah Deason

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Texas Law Enforcement Resource Center: An Exploratory Study Of Fusion Center Databases, Tyler Lawrence Evenson

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Comparing Risk Reducing And Incentive Based Reporting Strategies In A Small Business, William Howell

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The Impact Of The War On Drugs: African-American Women's Perceptions Through A Phenomenological Approach, Zandra D. Hubbard

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Racial Disparities And Capital Sentencing As Perceived By Criminology And Criminal Justice Students, Hubert Kanda Lumbala

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Law Enforcement`s Perception On Whether Or Not Criminal Street Gangs Are A Potential Terrorist Threat, Pamela Renee McIntire

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An Innovative Model For Police Leaders And Managers: From An Ancient Source "the Art Of War" By Sun Tzu, Melissa Pena

Theses from 2010

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No Adult Left Behind: An Examination Of The Perception Of Parolees Toward The GED And Its Possible Impact On Recidivism, Elisa Louise Bircher

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Community Oriented Policing Post September 11, 2001, Shahrzad Pakbin

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Defining Fear And Aggression: Typological Emotive Responses To Perceptions Of Textual Symbols, Donna Lynn Salazar

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Perceptions Of Police Officers Towards Law Enforcement Hiring Practices As They Pertain To Minority Candidates While Controlling For Gender, Angela Nicole Shaw

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Students' Opinions Toward Carrying Concealed Handguns On Campus, Melissa Van Winkle

Theses from 2009

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Dishonest Associates In The Workplace: The Correlation Between Motivation And Opportunity In Retail Among Employee Theft, Edith Marie Fikes

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Animal Welfare: Societal Perspectives And The Path To Permanent Change, Janet Linn Horton

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Probation Revocations Based On Technical Violations: Do Probation Officers Contribute To Higher Rates?, Amanda Kent

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Religious Roots Of Punitive Attitudes, Jessica Marie Millares

Theses from 2008

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Criminal Psychological Profiling: A Comparative Study Of Knowledge And Perception Between Police Officers And Criminology And Criminal Justice Students, Bonnie Lynn Bevers

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The Public's View Of Terrorism In Their Communities As Related To Media-viewing Habits, Renee Bradshaw

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Perceptions Of Alcohol Consumption: An Examination Of Undergraduate Students' Perception Of Harmful Alcohol Consumption As A Social Problem And Its Relationship With Crime, Michael Chad Gann

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Perception Towards Airport Security As It Relates To Terrorism: An Analysis Of Criminology/criminal Justice Majors And Non-majors, Brittany Michelle Rodriguez

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United States Presence In Afghanistan And Iraq: A Comparitive Analysis Of Opinions And Policy Implications, Michele L. Whitehead

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Prison Programming In Texas: Do We Practice What We Preach, Molly Baldwin

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Analysis Of Police Officer Perceptions And Attitudes Regarding Vehicle Pursuits, Christopher G. Cook

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The Amber Alert: A Comparative Analysis Of The Suggested Federal Amber Alert Activation Guidelines And Individual State Activation Criteria, Jacklyn Leann Donalson

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Identifying Juror Bias: Using The Pretrial Juror Attitude Questionnaire For More Effective Voir Dire, Sara Jane Mobley

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The Role Of Child Protective Services Workers:, Brook Shelnutt

Theses from 2007

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The Commercial Sexual Exploitation Of Children, Cynthia Hipolito

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Attitudes Toward Illegal Immigration: What The Public Believes, What The Government Can Learn, Jason Ariel Daza

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An Examination Of Perception And Knowledge Concerning The Venezuelan Government Under The Leadership Of Hugo Chavez, Joshua Dean Prescott

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Airport Security: Study Of Students' Perception And Knowledge Of The Selection Of Airline Passengers For Personal Searches, Esthela Cabrera Hernandez

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CPTED: Interpreting Contemporary Security Practices In The Era Of Homeland Security, Rebecca Lynn Wenzel

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The Perception And Knowledge Of Serial And Mass Murder, Kendra Nicole Bowen

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A Study Examining Perception And Knowledge Of Criminology/Criminal Justice And Political Science Students On Terrorism As It Pertains To The Palestinian/Israeli Conflict, Michael Andrew Gossett

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Race/ethnicity And The Attitudes Of College Students Toward Women In Policing, Calvin Haba

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Illegal Immigrants And Crime: A Perception Study Through The Lenses Of Majority And Minority Criminology/criminal Justice Students, Robyn D'amberly Rivera

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College Students' Perceptions Of Adolescent Dating Violence, Kimberly Ann Larsen

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Perception Towards Rehabilitation And Punishment In Correctional Facilities During The Era Of Homeland Security, Jacquelyn Lee

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Returning To The Abuser: The Cycle Of Violence Continues, Kristen Ann Lester

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Elected Texas District And County Attorneys' Perceptions Of Crime Victim Involvement In Criminal Prosecutions, Bradley Joseph Michelsen

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Muslim American Perspectives On The Global War On Terrorism, Mariam Fateme Kazemi

Theses from 2006

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Al-Qaeda And The Aryan Nations A Foucauldian Perspective, Hunter Ross Dell

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Police Use Of Force: Does Gender Make A Difference, Lorene Sandifer

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The Death Penalty Through The Lenses Of Criminology/Criminal Justice Students And Non-CRCJ Students, Shirley Ann Hamblet

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Law Enforcement Grants, A Comparison Of Funded Grant Awards, Kenneth Myers

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Inductive Theoretical Integration: Approaching A General Theory Of Crime, Mark Christopher Saber

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Human Trafficking: A Comparative Analysis Of The Perceptions Of College Students And Police Officers, Maria Balderas

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The Imapact Of In-car Mobile Video System On Policing, Alan HongChen Ma

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The Effects Of Parental Incarceration On Children: An Examination Of Delinquency And Criminality, School Performance And Alcohol And Drug Usage, Dionne Peniston

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Evaluating American Correctional Association Accreditation Of Adult Correctional Institutions, David Ralphs

Theses from 2005

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Gender Inequality In Law Enforcement And Males' Attitudes And Perceptions Toward Women Working In Law Enforcement, Tracee Davis

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Homeland Insecurity: The Emotional Response That Expanded The Federal Bureaucracy And Its Efforts To Prevent Acts Of Terrorism Against the United States, Thomas Herrera

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Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design: Crime Free Multi Housing In Arlington, Texas, David Joseph Jusiewicz