Theses and dissertations

This collection includes both ASU Theses and Dissertations, submitted by graduate students, and the Barrett, Honors College theses submitted by undergraduate students. 

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The Importance of Police Officer Training

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This project consists of a police officer training manual and supplemental paper. The goal being to address current flaws in police officer training and implement new ideas in the area of communication, stress management, and cultural awareness. Utilizing expertise from qualitative interviews as well as support found in existing literature…

This project consists of a police officer training manual and supplemental paper. The goal being to address current flaws in police officer training and implement new ideas in the area of communication, stress management, and cultural awareness. Utilizing expertise from qualitative interviews as well as support found in existing literature this project was able to create a training curriculum that has the potential to lessen the gaps in police officer training.
ContributorsHenderson, Isabelle (Author) / Holohan, Brynn (Co-author) / DeCarolis, Claudine (Thesis director) / Robinson, Kevin (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / Sanford School of Social and Family Dynamics (Contributor) / School of Criminology and Criminal Justice (Contributor)
Created2023-05

The Importance of Police Officer Training and How to Improve It in Today's Society

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This project consists of a police officer manual and supplemental paper. The goal of this project was to address current flaws in police officer training and implement new ideas in the areas of communication, stress management, and cultural awareness. Utilizing expertise from qualitative interviews as well as support found in…

This project consists of a police officer manual and supplemental paper. The goal of this project was to address current flaws in police officer training and implement new ideas in the areas of communication, stress management, and cultural awareness. Utilizing expertise from qualitative interviews as well as support found in existing literature, this project was able to create a training curriculum that has the potential to lessen the gaps in police officer training.
ContributorsHolohan, Brynn (Author) / Henderson, Isabelle (Co-author) / DeCarolis, Claudine (Thesis director) / Robinson, Kevin (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / School of Criminology and Criminal Justice (Contributor) / Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law (Contributor)
Created2023-05

The Importance of Police Officer Training Presentation.pdf

ContributorsHolohan, Brynn (Author) / Henderson, Isabelle (Co-author) / DeCarolis, Claudine (Thesis director) / Robinson, Kevin (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / School of Criminology and Criminal Justice (Contributor) / Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law (Contributor)
Created2023-05

The Importance of Police Officer Training_0.pdf

ContributorsHolohan, Brynn (Author) / Henderson, Isabelle (Co-author) / DeCarolis, Claudine (Thesis director) / Robinson, Kevin (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / School of Criminology and Criminal Justice (Contributor) / Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law (Contributor)
Created2023-05
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The Perspective of Current Police Officers on Recent Anti-Police Sentiments

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Since the Summer of 2020, there has been an increase in distrust and dissatisfaction with policing in America. Several key events of perceived police brutality have caused this dissatisfaction, which has become a focal point among leaders in political discourse and has led to backlash from the community and significant…

Since the Summer of 2020, there has been an increase in distrust and dissatisfaction with policing in America. Several key events of perceived police brutality have caused this dissatisfaction, which has become a focal point among leaders in political discourse and has led to backlash from the community and significant policy proposals. However, while politicians and unions have had a platform to share their opinions, current police officers have not had much of a voice to discuss how their jobs have been affected. This study seeks to identify whether the attitudes of police in Arizona have been adversely affected since the Summer of 2020 and to see how the community’s behavior towards the police has been affected, if both of these things have changed at all. The officers interviewed were split evenly on whether their personal job satisfaction has been affected. Most officers saw an increase in both support and hostility from the community. A majority of officers also reported that their fellow officers have experienced an overall decrease in morale since the Summer of 2020. The last significant takeaway is that the officers were largely pessimistic about the future of policing due to an increase in their fellow officers quitting and a decrease in new recruits.
ContributorsLynch, Joshua (Author) / McClelland, Blake (Thesis director) / Pomeranz, Kenneth (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / School of Criminology and Criminal Justice (Contributor)
Created2021-12
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Reading Saves Minds: Engaging Young Students in Critically Analyzing Extremism and Violence Through Classic Literature

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In modern America, as well as the world, violence and extremist ideologies are taking an increasingly central role in affairs. Students are struggling to learn and lack basic analytical skills. In the age of social media, the values of examining literature, critical thinking, and contextual understanding are disappearing. Yet these…

In modern America, as well as the world, violence and extremist ideologies are taking an increasingly central role in affairs. Students are struggling to learn and lack basic analytical skills. In the age of social media, the values of examining literature, critical thinking, and contextual understanding are disappearing. Yet these skills nevertheless remain necessary for life. In taking on civic duties as adults, students must be able to understand and engage with the increasingly complex and dangerous world they live in, particularly one where the threat of terror haunts everyday life. It is thus important for young adults to be exposed to violent or otherwise disagreeable material. Extremism is a reality of today’s society, and younger generations must be prepared to process and respond to it. Critical thinking skills, which are often insufficiently developed, are crucial to this. The goals of this project are to provide a mature, appropriate, and thoughtful approach to violent or radical ideologies, allowing students to hone critical analysis skills and understand how to respond to a world where extremism is becoming increasingly prevalent. This thesis provides an introduction to the idea of terror and extremism, its history, and its impact on American culture and curriculum. This sets the stage for a discussion on critical thinking, emphasizing the importance of such a skill and how it can best be taught. In light of this, it is important for controversial or mature materials to be read in class, as they not only help students understand what goes on in the world but also provide opportunities for students to develop strong critical thinking skills in a safe and encouraging environment.
ContributorsNicholls, Meredith (Author) / Gruber, Diane (Thesis director) / Carlson, John (Committee member) / Haner, Murat (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / School of Criminology and Criminal Justice (Contributor) / School of Social and Behavioral Sciences (Contributor)
Created2024-05

Internet Governance: American Legitimacy Perceptions and the Enforcement of Illegal Online Content

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Internet governance is complex. When illegal content gets to social media platforms, governments must work through public-private partnerships in a 21st century style of community policing. However, research on public attitudes for these scenarios is limited. To understand how this enforcement relationship can best be fostered, an online survey experiment…

Internet governance is complex. When illegal content gets to social media platforms, governments must work through public-private partnerships in a 21st century style of community policing. However, research on public attitudes for these scenarios is limited. To understand how this enforcement relationship can best be fostered, an online survey experiment examining the illegal content enforcement context was conducted. The causal effect of four treatments on law enforcement legitimacy perceptions by American participants (n = 704) was examined. Only one hypothesis finds empirical support, with the other null results suggesting that variation in the enforcement context has no meaningful effect on perceptions of legitimacy. While not statistically significant at conventional levels, some estimates move in some predicted ways, which creates a basis for future legitimacy research.
ContributorsNickel, Mark (Author) / Brehman, Brian (Thesis director) / Peterson, Timothy (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / School of Criminology and Criminal Justice (Contributor)
Created2024-05

Examining Effective Reentry Systems at Reducing Recidivism to Determine Possible Improvements for Less Effective Systems

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Recidivism is one of the most discussed issues in the topic of criminal justice reform due to how it contributes to the problems of crime and mass incarceration. To address this problem, correctional facilities across the United States have developed reentry systems, which prepare an incarcerated individual for their release…

Recidivism is one of the most discussed issues in the topic of criminal justice reform due to how it contributes to the problems of crime and mass incarceration. To address this problem, correctional facilities across the United States have developed reentry systems, which prepare an incarcerated individual for their release back into society near the completion of their sentence. When implemented and run correctly, reentry programs can be effective at significantly reducing the likelihood that individuals will recidivate. This thesis focuses on programs run in Arizona and Michigan, which both have significantly lower recidivism rates than the national average. The programs analyzed in this paper were found to be particularly efficient at reducing recidivism by providing individuals with essential services and opportunities for reintegrating back into society. The common factors between these programs included large amounts of funding, collaboration between state agencies and non-profit organizations, and providing access to services from the beginning of an individual’s sentence to months after their release. By adopting similar practices and programs, other states may be able to more effectively address recidivism in the way that Arizona and Michigan have.
ContributorsCollins, Charles (Author) / Barnhart, Patricia (Thesis director) / Brehman, Brian (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / School of Politics and Global Studies (Contributor) / School of Criminology and Criminal Justice (Contributor)
Created2024-05

Adaptations and Themes of Criminal Offenders through Crime Dramas

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Crime media has been a large part of entertainment for decades and the popularity of these shows continues. Because audiences' perceptions are shaped by the media they consume, it is important to understand how these shows portray offenders, and the accuracy of those portrayals. This thematic analysis focuses on the…

Crime media has been a large part of entertainment for decades and the popularity of these shows continues. Because audiences' perceptions are shaped by the media they consume, it is important to understand how these shows portray offenders, and the accuracy of those portrayals. This thematic analysis focuses on the portrayal of offenders and if those portrayals have changed over time. The shows analyzed were Law and Order: SVU, Criminal Minds, and NCIS episodes sampled from seasons airing in 2005, 2010, 2015, and 2020. The themes that emerged were the relationship between victimization and offending, gender of victim and offender, relationship between offender and victim, number of offenders, connection between race and crime, lack of remorse, and forms of justice. The findings indicate that some respects changed over time while others remained consistent, with the majority of findings being congruent with justice system statistics.
ContributorsAdair, Rachel (Author, Co-author) / Lee, Nicole (Thesis director) / Walker, Michael (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / School of Criminology and Criminal Justice (Contributor)
Created2024-05

Navigating Crises: A Life Course Analysis of Child Crisis Arizona’s Emergency Children’s Shelter’s Intervention Strategies and the Implications on Children’s Trajectories

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This thesis will explore the causality and link between Child Crisis Arizona (or “CCA'') and the applicability of the life-course framework. Child Crisis Arizona operates an emergency children’s shelter in Maricopa County, AZ, under the broader Arizona Department of Child Safety (or “DCS”) mission of providing safe and effective interventions…

This thesis will explore the causality and link between Child Crisis Arizona (or “CCA'') and the applicability of the life-course framework. Child Crisis Arizona operates an emergency children’s shelter in Maricopa County, AZ, under the broader Arizona Department of Child Safety (or “DCS”) mission of providing safe and effective interventions for children at risk of being displaced from their homes. Utilizing a framework initially designed under a sociologist’s purview, the life-course perspective has evolved into a multidisciplinary approach to illuminate the complex nature of criminal behaviors, especially early in life in childhood. As such, the first section will detail the current issues regarding Arizona’s child safety system, the background of CCA, and the fundamental principles of the life-course framework to address how CCA provides beneficial results to a child’s life-course. The thesis will then discuss the policy measures provided by CCA that positively intervene in a child’s educational, medical, and other holistic developments. This is followed by examining the applications of CCA and course while incorporating various scholarly literature to link the two. The thesis will conclude with a brief discussion of this paper’s research limitations, future implications, and concluding remarks. Ultimately, this thesis highlights how children who go into Child Crisis Arizona’s emergency children’s shelter present significant potential of utilizing the event as a turning point to lead conventional lives through an early positive life experience.
ContributorsMensay, Hudson (Author) / Sweeten, Gary (Thesis director) / Hughes, EJ (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / School of Criminology and Criminal Justice (Contributor) / Historical, Philosophical & Religious Studies, Sch (Contributor)
Created2024-05