The Art of Explaining Crime

The Art of Explaining Crime

Crime Research Update: October 18

A directory of recent research, organized by crime type and criminal justice/legal system stage

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Aaron Jacklin
Oct 18, 2024
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Hello! I'm Aaron Jacklin, and this is The Art of Explaining Crime, an independent newsletter that helps you think and write about crime.

Use this tip sheet to craft explanations informed by the latest research. It's an experimental directory of new crime research published by the academic journals that I monitor.

Today's paid directory contains links to studies published online in the last few days, including this one:


Examining the Impact of Empathy on the Recidivism of Serious Juvenile Offenders

Journal: Crime & Delinquency
Keywords: violent, property, justice, recidivism
Geography: [unsupported at the moment]
Author info: Jessica M. Craig (University of North Texas, Denton, USA) [+1 other author]


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You’ll find today’s new research below, sorted by two broad categories: crime type and criminal justice/legal system stage. Research that doesn’t get sorted into those categories follows under “Unsorted Research.”

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