Research Briefs and Digests
The latest in crime prevention research
Crime Prevention Research Digests
Crime Prevention Research Digest Issue No. 2 (PDF) reviews and summarizes recent studies of the effects of video game violence in “thumbnail” descriptions that are easy for crime prevention practitioners, educators, and parents to read and understand. Order bulk copies from the McGruff Store.
Crime Prevention Research Digest Issue No. 1 (PDF) offers some direction to educators and other professionals who seek to introduce effective, evidence-based interventions to keep children safe in their schools and in their communities. Order bulk copies from the McGruff Store.
Research Briefs
Brought to you by the Research and Evaluation staff at NCPC, Research Briefs provide a closer look at crime prevention research that is performed across the country.
Private Prisons and Recidivism Rates (PDF)
Recidivism of Young Offenders (PDF)
Does Neighborhood Watch Reduce Crime? (PDF)
Violence by Teenage Girls (PDF)
Abusive Behaviors in Teen Dating Relationships (PDF)
Is There an iCrime Wave? (PDF)
Cyberbullying Offending and Victimization (PDF)
Cell Phones and Perceptions of Safety (PDF)
Voter Perception of Crime (PDF)
Arizona Auto Theft Study (PDF)
Maryland Reentry Partnership Initiative (PDF)
