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Showing 1 to 8 of 8 for “"campus crime"”.
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Campus crime : an examination of its relationship to student, institutional and community characteristics /
… are facing growing pressure with regard to campus crime. Furthermore, there is a rising public concern about campus safety and security. Hence, institutions are seeking ways to promote safer environments on college campuses so that they can continue to offer quality education, carry out …
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A criminological investigation into University campus protection in Southern Africa : a comparative study
Any tertiary campus is a place composed of unique people requiring atypical law enforcement in comparison to other communities. Conflict between commonweal interests and proprietary responsibility calls for an unbiased discretionary and non-repressive approach to policing (protection) in a calm …
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Social disorganization theory and crime rates on California community college campuses
… structure and community organization factors on campus crime on California community college campuses. The study utilized social disorganization theory to examine those relationships by aggregating data from the 113 campuses that are required to submit data on an annual basis to state and federal …
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A Quantitative Analysis of Crime Rates in American Colleges and Universities With and Without Residential College Systems.
… determine if there was any association between campus crime and the residential house system. The specific problem of this study was to determine the effectiveness of the residential college system in mitigating campus violence. The intent of this study was to analyze the statistical …
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Perceptions of Special Constables on University Campuses
… as part of their efforts to create safe campus environments. These officers engage in a variety of responsibilities, and are often the first to respond to students, staff, and faculty experiencing safety concerns. This thesis examines the role of special constables in Ontario …
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An exploratory study on crime prevention initiatives at a selected rural University in South Africa
Ensuring safety on university campuses is a matter of utmost importance, with the need for effective crime prevention measures becoming increasingly evident. Studies indicate that the surge in campus crime is a complex issue, influenced by a combination of social, environmental, and institutional …
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From mace to restricted movement: feminist social control theory and college women's fear of rape
… theory to explore college women's fear of crime, specifically rape. Elements within this analysis include: comparisons of males and females on their relative fear of crime in both stranger and acquaintance situations, an assessment of behavioral/social self-restrictions, and an examination …