Canadian Journal of Criminology and Criminal Justice

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This journal publishes research on various aspects of criminology and criminal justice in Canada. Topics include the functioning of correctional facilities, the effectiveness of public notifications about offender releases, judicial decision-making in sentencing, the impact of artificial intelligence on research integrity, the relationship between crime and terrorism, the role of police tactical teams in communities, and the consideration of Indigenous peoples' cultures within the legal system. It also examines the consequences of prison ties, the effects of firearm registries on homicide rates, public confidence in the police, the language used in police wanted lists, the application of risk-need-responsivity models for individuals with mental illness, the impact of staffing levels and overtime on correctional officers, and the conceptualization of social control. Additionally, the journal explores how victimization affects trust in police, the legislative process for environmental protection, methods for measuring crime rates in local areas, the challenges faced by defence lawyers in informing clients about collateral consequences of convictions, and the experiences of community-based service providers in the youth justice system.

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