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Parks, Megan.
Legal financial obligations: a focal concerns perspective.
Degree: MA, Sociology, 2019, Colorado State University
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10217/195318 
► Using State Court Processing Statistics (SCPS) data from 2009, I examine the effects of personal characteristics on the amount of legal financial obligations (LFOs) imposed…
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State Court Processing Statistics (SCPS) data from 2009, I examine the effects of personal characteristics on the amount of legal financial obligations (LFOs) imposed on defendants and the monetary amount of these LFOs. Drawing on focal concerns theory, first developed by Steffensmeier (1980), which identifies three factors used by court actors in criminal sentencing: blameworthiness of the offender, protection of community, and practical constraints and consequences. Adjusting to these practical constraints causes court actors to employ "perceptual shorthand", utilizing defendant's characteristics in sentencing decisions. Applying focal concerns perspective is a novel approach to evaluating the effect of race/ethnicity, age, and gender on LFO imposition and LFO amounts.
Advisors/Committee Members: Nowacki, Jeffrey (advisor), Unnithan, Prabha (committee member), Hughes, Shannon (committee member).
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Parks, M. (2019). Legal financial obligations: a focal concerns perspective. (Masters Thesis). Colorado State University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10217/195318
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Parks, Megan. “Legal financial obligations: a focal concerns perspective.” 2019. Masters Thesis, Colorado State University. Accessed January 25, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/10217/195318.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Parks, Megan. “Legal financial obligations: a focal concerns perspective.” 2019. Web. 25 Jan 2021.
Vancouver:
Parks M. Legal financial obligations: a focal concerns perspective. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Colorado State University; 2019. [cited 2021 Jan 25].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10217/195318.
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Parks M. Legal financial obligations: a focal concerns perspective. [Masters Thesis]. Colorado State University; 2019. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10217/195318
Colorado State University
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Wilson, Tyler Murphy.
Restorative justice and shoplifting: participant awareness of harm, decision-making, and recidivism.
Degree: MA, Sociology, 2013, Colorado State University
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10217/79206
► This thesis examines a sample of participants from 2008-2011 who have completed the Restorative Justice Program for Merchants, Community, and Young Shoplifters (RESTORE) in Larimer…
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▼ This thesis examines a sample of participants from 2008-2011 who have completed the Restorative Justice Program for Merchants, Community, and Young Shoplifters (RESTORE) in Larimer County,
Colorado. The research utilizes pre and post survey data of participants' awareness of harm and decision-making concerning their crime, as well as socio-demographic characteristics and prior offending behavior. The goal of this research is to identify the possible associations between the aforementioned participant characteristics and cognitive changes in their harm and decision-making awareness. In addition, this study explores what may or may not indicate participants' likelihood of committing additional crimes after completing RESTORE. Furthermore, by inspecting youths caught shoplifting and their participation in RESTORE, this study provides recommendations about programmatic practices and notes the limitations of the research. An examination of the data verifies that additional research is necessary to better identify how restorative justice principles can prevent a youths from future criminal behavior.
Advisors/Committee Members: Unnithan, Prabha (advisor), O'Connor Shelley, Tara (advisor), Scott, Malcolm (committee member).
Subjects/Keywords: diversion; shoplifting; restorative; community; crime; juvenile
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Wilson, T. M. (2013). Restorative justice and shoplifting: participant awareness of harm, decision-making, and recidivism. (Masters Thesis). Colorado State University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10217/79206
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Wilson, Tyler Murphy. “Restorative justice and shoplifting: participant awareness of harm, decision-making, and recidivism.” 2013. Masters Thesis, Colorado State University. Accessed January 25, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/10217/79206.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Wilson, Tyler Murphy. “Restorative justice and shoplifting: participant awareness of harm, decision-making, and recidivism.” 2013. Web. 25 Jan 2021.
Vancouver:
Wilson TM. Restorative justice and shoplifting: participant awareness of harm, decision-making, and recidivism. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Colorado State University; 2013. [cited 2021 Jan 25].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10217/79206.
Council of Science Editors:
Wilson TM. Restorative justice and shoplifting: participant awareness of harm, decision-making, and recidivism. [Masters Thesis]. Colorado State University; 2013. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10217/79206
Colorado State University
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Sullivan, Ann.
Youth attendance at dependency court proceedings: a mixed methods study of judicial officers and youth.
Degree: PhD, Social Work, 2018, Colorado State University
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10217/189270
► Children who have experienced abuse or neglect enter into the complex child welfare and legal systems. The court determines the needs and the consequences to…
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▼ Children who have experienced abuse or neglect enter into the complex child welfare and legal systems. The court determines the needs and the consequences to the family members involved as well as the best interest of the child including, at times, where the child will reside. Dependency court is a complex process that involves many hearings as well as multiple child welfare professionals serving in differing roles. In all of this, there are very few legal protections for children or youth throughout the child welfare and judicial processes. Federal law was passed to support youth opportunity to be consulted with, in an age appropriate manner, regarding in permanency and transition hearings. (42 U.S.C. 675(5)(C). Currently, there are not consistent practiced between dependency court judicial officers pertaining to youth participation in court proceedings. In addition to differing opportunities for youth to access due process participation, challenges to youth inclusion exist because of logistical barriers as well as concerns of the best interest of the youth. The purpose of this convergent mixed methods study was to both explore youth perceptions and experiences through individual survey and focus group discussion as well as, to gather in-depth interview information from dependency court judicial officers. The qualitative findings obtained from judicial officer interviews described judicial officer perspectives and considerations about youth participation at hearings. The convergent study design supported compiling of feedback from two distinct groups to better understand and describe issues related to youth attendance at dependency court as well as obtain recommendations for future court practices. Both youth and judicial officers identified important benefits to youth inclusion in court proceedings. Both groups indicated that youth should be provided options for the manner that they would choose to participate in the court hearing and that the youth's wishes should guide how the youth make their opinions known to the court. Additionally, both youth and judicial officers recognized that youth inclusion in court proceedings has the potential to empower youth and to inform the court when implemented thoughtfully. However, if not implemented with care, some youth risk being further harmed through inclusion in court proceedings. Judicial officers identified the need for leadership and collaborative planning with child welfare professionals to advance practice changes that expand opportunities for youth participation at dependency court hearings
Advisors/Committee Members: Buchan, Victoria (advisor), Tungate, Susan (committee member), Unnithan, Prabha (committee member), Winokur, Marc (committee member).
Subjects/Keywords: child welfare; dependency and neglect; attendance; youth participation; court
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Sullivan, A. (2018). Youth attendance at dependency court proceedings: a mixed methods study of judicial officers and youth. (Doctoral Dissertation). Colorado State University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10217/189270
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Sullivan, Ann. “Youth attendance at dependency court proceedings: a mixed methods study of judicial officers and youth.” 2018. Doctoral Dissertation, Colorado State University. Accessed January 25, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/10217/189270.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Sullivan, Ann. “Youth attendance at dependency court proceedings: a mixed methods study of judicial officers and youth.” 2018. Web. 25 Jan 2021.
Vancouver:
Sullivan A. Youth attendance at dependency court proceedings: a mixed methods study of judicial officers and youth. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Colorado State University; 2018. [cited 2021 Jan 25].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10217/189270.
Council of Science Editors:
Sullivan A. Youth attendance at dependency court proceedings: a mixed methods study of judicial officers and youth. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Colorado State University; 2018. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10217/189270
Colorado State University
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Addo, Reuben.
Effects of social networks on the wellbeing of formerly homeless adults in supportive housing: a mixed-method case study.
Degree: PhD, Social Work, 2018, Colorado State University
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10217/191344
► Although a number of studies have investigated the social networks of homeless individuals, very few studies have investigated social networks of formerly homeless individuals in…
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▼ Although a number of studies have investigated the social networks of homeless individuals, very few studies have investigated social networks of formerly homeless individuals in supportive housing programs. How social networks influence the wellbeing of adults in supportive housing programs is limited in the literature. This study explored the nature of social networks and the effects of social networks on psychological wellbeing of formerly homeless adults in a supportive housing program. A mixed-method embedded-design case study was utilized for this study, combining both quantitative and qualitative methods. Quantitative methods were predominant, with qualitative data used to compliment the quantitative strand. Data from (N = 80) formerly homeless adults were collected to examine the effects of social networks on psychological wellbeing. A subset of (n = 20) participants were selected to explore the nature of social networks prior to entering a supportive housing program. Analyses included descriptive statistics, exploratory factor analysis, multiple regressions, and conditional process modeling. Results indicate social network variables differed by demographic and situational characteristics. Network size and emotional closeness, for example, varied by gender. Participants with lower perceived social support also tended to have lower psychological wellbeing. Perceived social support mediated the relationship between social network structure and psychological wellbeing. Qualitative results suggest participants restricted their social interactions while they were homeless. Their experiences prior to entering homelessness and during homelessness shaped the structure of their social interactions. Based on the results of this study, I recommend that supportive housing programs include initial assessments of social networks, especially supportive networks, in order for social support interventions to be incorporated in case management plans for participants with low perceived social support. Qualitative results suggest homeless interventions may include assisting homeless individuals to develop positive social support networks.
Advisors/Committee Members: Buchan, Victoria (advisor), Gloeckner, Gene (committee member), Unnithan, Prabha (committee member), Yuma, Paula (committee member).
Subjects/Keywords: mixed-method research; supportive housing; social networks; formerly homeless
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APA (6th Edition):
Addo, R. (2018). Effects of social networks on the wellbeing of formerly homeless adults in supportive housing: a mixed-method case study. (Doctoral Dissertation). Colorado State University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10217/191344
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Addo, Reuben. “Effects of social networks on the wellbeing of formerly homeless adults in supportive housing: a mixed-method case study.” 2018. Doctoral Dissertation, Colorado State University. Accessed January 25, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/10217/191344.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Addo, Reuben. “Effects of social networks on the wellbeing of formerly homeless adults in supportive housing: a mixed-method case study.” 2018. Web. 25 Jan 2021.
Vancouver:
Addo R. Effects of social networks on the wellbeing of formerly homeless adults in supportive housing: a mixed-method case study. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Colorado State University; 2018. [cited 2021 Jan 25].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10217/191344.
Council of Science Editors:
Addo R. Effects of social networks on the wellbeing of formerly homeless adults in supportive housing: a mixed-method case study. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Colorado State University; 2018. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10217/191344
Colorado State University
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Jalili, Maral.
Multi-measure performance assessment of the divisions of the Wyoming Highway Patrol.
Degree: MS(M.S.), Construction Management, 2015, Colorado State University
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10217/167054
► With many lives lost every year in traffic related crashes, traffic safety is a big concern all around the world. One way to advance traffic…
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▼ With many lives lost every year in traffic related crashes, traffic safety is a big concern all around the world. One way to advance traffic safety practices is to improve the overall organizational performance of agencies responsible for enforcing traffic safety. Internal benchmarking would be the first step to accomplish that goal, in order to compare the units of an organization, identify the best performing ones, and learn from their best practices so that other units within the organization can take advantage and improve their performance as well. Wyoming Highway Patrol (WHP) is a data-driven organization which uses multiple measures to assess its performance. These measures can be used by WHP to perform comparisons between its 17 divisions. However, this process involves the utilization of a single performance measure at a time and may result in difficulties in identifying the overall performance. Therefore, there is a need to develop a performance assessment framework that can identify the overall performance of these divisions in the presence of multiple measures. This research presents a performance assessment system developed for WHP using Data Envelopment Analysis. This system can incorporate multiple measures, enabling WHP to identify its best-performing divisions to be able to use those as benchmarks.
Advisors/Committee Members: Ozbek, Mehmet E. (advisor), Unnithan, Prabha N. (committee member), Chen, Suren (committee member), Senior, Bolivar (committee member).
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Jalili, M. (2015). Multi-measure performance assessment of the divisions of the Wyoming Highway Patrol. (Masters Thesis). Colorado State University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10217/167054
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Jalili, Maral. “Multi-measure performance assessment of the divisions of the Wyoming Highway Patrol.” 2015. Masters Thesis, Colorado State University. Accessed January 25, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/10217/167054.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Jalili, Maral. “Multi-measure performance assessment of the divisions of the Wyoming Highway Patrol.” 2015. Web. 25 Jan 2021.
Vancouver:
Jalili M. Multi-measure performance assessment of the divisions of the Wyoming Highway Patrol. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Colorado State University; 2015. [cited 2021 Jan 25].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10217/167054.
Council of Science Editors:
Jalili M. Multi-measure performance assessment of the divisions of the Wyoming Highway Patrol. [Masters Thesis]. Colorado State University; 2015. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10217/167054
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Tuttle, Robert.
Dangerous politics? An analysis of the relationship between political affiliation and assaults on police officers in American counties.
Degree: MA, Sociology, 2019, Colorado State University
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10217/195307
► The "War on Cops", a term that denotes a combination of anti-police rhetoric, thinking and politics, has been suggested as resulting in increased violence toward…
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▼ The "War on Cops", a term that denotes a combination of anti-police rhetoric, thinking and politics, has been suggested as resulting in increased violence toward police officers nationwide (Mac Donald 2016). This allegedly began after a racially charged police shooting in Ferguson, Missouri in 2014. Using data from the 2012 Presidential election and the Federal Bureau of Investigation Law Enforcement Officers Killed and Assaulted (2013) report, this study examines the relationship between rates of assault on police officers and political affiliation as determined by the 2012 Presidential election using a stratified random sample of American counties. Findings indicate no statistically significant relationship exists between how a county voted in the 2012 Presidential election and its assault rate on police officers. However, findings do show that the type of weapons used to assault police officers vary significantly by geographic region, as does the average number, and average rate of assaults on police officers in county agencies in 2012.
Advisors/Committee Members: Unnithan, Prabha (advisor), Mao, KuoRay (committee member), Berg, Marni (committee member).
Subjects/Keywords: crime rate; police officers; War on Police; law enforcement; assault; political affiliation
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APA (6th Edition):
Tuttle, R. (2019). Dangerous politics? An analysis of the relationship between political affiliation and assaults on police officers in American counties. (Masters Thesis). Colorado State University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10217/195307
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Tuttle, Robert. “Dangerous politics? An analysis of the relationship between political affiliation and assaults on police officers in American counties.” 2019. Masters Thesis, Colorado State University. Accessed January 25, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/10217/195307.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Tuttle, Robert. “Dangerous politics? An analysis of the relationship between political affiliation and assaults on police officers in American counties.” 2019. Web. 25 Jan 2021.
Vancouver:
Tuttle R. Dangerous politics? An analysis of the relationship between political affiliation and assaults on police officers in American counties. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Colorado State University; 2019. [cited 2021 Jan 25].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10217/195307.
Council of Science Editors:
Tuttle R. Dangerous politics? An analysis of the relationship between political affiliation and assaults on police officers in American counties. [Masters Thesis]. Colorado State University; 2019. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10217/195307
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