What Works in Crime Prevention and Rehabilitation: Lessons from Systematic Reviews – eBook

Description

What Works in Crime Prevention and Rehabilitation (PDF) offers a comprehensive examination of extensive systematic reviews and empirical studies focusing on the effectiveness of various criminological interventions. This essential resource reveals critical insights into diverse areas including policing strategies, developmental prevention techniques, drug addiction treatments, situational crime prevention measures, effective sentencing practices, and community engagement initiatives.

The book emphasizes the rigorous methodologies employed in systematic reviews, which strive to eliminate biases when determining efficacy. By articulating clear criteria for including or excluding studies, executing thorough searches for relevant research, and maintaining transparency throughout the review process, this volume ensures that its findings are credible and replicable. Over the past decade, a dedicated group of criminologists—including the contributors and editors of this work—has championed the application of systematic reviews in criminology, providing a robust, evidence-based foundation for understanding crime rates, motives, and preventive measures.

Within these pages, scholars will discover a wealth of learning regarding various interventions, such as the effectiveness of boot camps, targeted “hot spots” policing strategies, neighborhood watch programs, CCTV surveillance, anti-bullying initiatives in educational settings, and innovative early parenting interventions. Each chapter serves not only to inform but also to guide researchers, legal practitioners, and policymakers in optimizing crime prevention strategies based on the latest evidence and research.

This volume is a must-read for criminologists, criminal justice professionals, forensic scientists, and public health advocates, offering invaluable insights and actionable recommendations for practitioners and decision-makers alike.

Review

“Conclusively showing that the “nothing works” era is over, this volume takes stock of what we know, and still need to know, to avoid crime. I plan to keep this ebook close at hand and to use it often!” — Francis T. Cullen, Distinguished Research Professor Emeritus

“What Works in Crime Prevention and Rehabilitation: Lessons From Systematic Reviews, a part of the Springer series focused on evidence-based crime policy, is an impressive compilation of 12 comprehensive chapters authored by leading scholars. Weisburd et al. provides an exceptional resource of ‘big data’ concerning correctional programs, appealing to a wide array of audiences including criminal justice policymakers and practitioners, security researchers, and both graduate and advanced undergraduate students pursuing criminology.” — Arthur J. Lurigio, PsycCRITIQUES, Vol, 61 (40), October 2016

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