Criminology Research Papers/Topics

Factors that affects prevention of GBV against women in case of Adama city

ABSTRACT This study aimed to investigate factors that affecting prevention of gender-based violence  against women in Adama city. The study utilized a descriptive survey design,  supplemented by both quantitative and qualitative data. The target population consisted  of 495 police officers in the Adama city police administration, with a sample size of 54  respondents. Additionally, 16 participants were included for Key Informant Interviews (KIIs) conducted through structured interview...

Factors that Affects Prevention of Gender based Violence against Women in Adama

ABSTRACT This study aimed to investigate factors that affecting prevention of gender-based violence against women in Adama city. The study utilized a descriptive survey design, supplemented by both quantitative and qualitative data. The target population consisted of 495 police officers in the Adama city police administration, with a sample size of 54 respondents. Additionally, 16 participants were included for Key Informant Interviews (KIIs) conducted through structured interviews. Both...

Experiences of Criminology Students at Southern Leyte State University in the Implementation of Flexible Learning Modalities System

ABSTRACT This study explored the experiences of criminology students in Southern Leyte State University-Main Campus and answered the following sub problems: the positive and negative experiences of the informants; how do the informants cope with the challenges in the implementation of Flexible Learning Modalities System and their needs as they continue this new modality. This study utilized qualitative research in phenomenological approach which focused on the commonality of experiences wit...

Alternative Dispute Resolution Mechanism for the Settlement of Environmental Disputes in Nigeria: A Study of Ojodu Community, Lagos State, Nigeria

ABSTRACT Environmental degradations are the aftermath of human intrusion into nature. Disputes arise due to the impact of degradations that affect the ecosystem’s continuous functioning. Research has shown that most environmental conflicts are resolved through litigation with attendant drawbacks in achieving a resolution. Some drawbacks include legal technicalities, the time taken in litigation, the victim’s inability to discharge the evidential burden revolving around the issue of expert...

The Role of the Catholic Church in Crime Prevention A Case Study in Iganga Municipal Council

ABSTRACT Crime Prevention Crime Prevention measures can and should have consequences that are oriented normatively, empirically and strategically toward creating a better society for all. Therefore, in the light of increasingly rabid law-and-order discourse, and the trait and express support for the crime control agenda by more conservative crime prevention practitioners, the task ahead for the liberal and radical criminologists is to continue the fight against punitive coercive forms of crim...

The Role of the Judiciary in the Administration of Justice in Somaliland Judicial System

ABSTRACT This study reviews the literature judicial system in Somali/and and in particular reviews the experiences, challenges and capacity gaps in servfrig the criminaljustice system. The study finds there i~ a There has been much focus in recent years on reform of the formal justice sector institutions in Somailland (the Courts, Attorney-General Departmen4 Mi’iistry ofJustice), culminating in a National Justice Reform Strategy 2008 and Action Plan for frnplementation in 2009. Institutiona...

Sociological Anaylsis of Male Accused with Refrence of City Court Pakistan Karachi

Abstract Crime is a public wrong. It is an act strongly disapproved by society and effect the sociological economical factor in Pakistan .every criminal has the reason to commit crime and breaking the law. I found the several factors in our society to understand the reason of committing crime in males such as unemployment, family issues , mental illness ,poverty economical crises, to motivate the individual towards crime. In my research I have study many cases related to criminals in trail ...

Public Perceptions Of The Effectiveness Of Policing And The Social Costs Of Crime In Nairobi Policing Region, Kenya

ABSTRACT Over the last few years, there has been a concern among the public in Kenya about increasing rates of crime and the rising social costs of crime. This study assessed public perceptions of the effectiveness of policing and the social costs of crime in Nairobi policing region. The research adopted a cross sectional study design. It targeted both middle and low income residential areas of Nairobi policing region in jurisdictions of two police divisions, namely; Buruburu and Kajiado. In...

Challenges Facing Victims Of Crime During The Trial Process In Nakuru Court Of Law, Nakuru Town, Kenya

The impact of crime on the people affected by it can be profound. Victims may suffer from physical, mental or psychological, emotional and financial harm, from which some may never recover. Injuries may be threatened or inflicted upon victims, witnesses or their families, and threats may even be made against lives. Victims of crime ought to enjoy rights and privileges envisaged by The Constitution, 2010 and other written statutes. The broad objective of the study is to investigate the ch...

Determining Factors Leading To Police Brutality; A Research Study Of Moiben Divsion, Uasin Ngishu County

ABSTRACT The broad and general objective of this study determines and assesses factors leading to police brutality in Moiben division Uasin Ngishu ounty. The specific objectives of this study were to explore the reasons where there is rampant police brutality in Moiben division, to examine factors that make police use excessive force in Moiben division, to bring into light the brutal methods that police use while performing their official duties in Moiben division and to examine possible solu...

Police response to crime prevention and control in ido local government area of Ibadan, Oyo state, Nigeria.

The prevalence of crime in the world today is a cause for serious concern for all and sundry. It undermines the social fabric by eroding the sense of safety and security in the society according to the nature and extent of crime committed. Specifically, the existence of crime in any society constitute a problem when its incidence is as rampant in the society as to constitute a threat to the society of persons and property, as well as social order and solidarity (Anthony Adebayo, 2013). This s...