Tina L Freiburger
Biographic Data
| ID | 103229 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Tina L Freiburger |
| GIVEN NAMES | Tina L |
| FAMILY NAME | Freiburger |
| SIGNATURE | FREIBURGER T L |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-9933-4355 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 17 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 35 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 17 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2010 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 5 |
Healing, Accountability, and Support: Participants’ Experiences in a Veterans Treatment Court
Veterans Treatment Courts (VTCs) offer rehabilitation over incarceration for eligible justice-involved veterans dealing with substance misuse, mental illness, and/or other behavioral health conditions. Modeled on drug and mental health courts, VTCs specifically address combat-related and other service-related traumas. While quantitative data shows VTCs reduce recidivism and improve clinical outcomes, additional qualitative research is needed to i…
Challenges and Supports for Families of Youth with Behavioral Health Needs
Improving Youths’ Perceptions of Law Enforcement: Results From an Experimental Design in Two Cities
This study examined the effectiveness of Students Talking it Over with Police (STOP) to improve youth’s perceptions of the police, perceptions of procedural justice, willingness to cooperate with police, willingness to file a police report, and knowledge about how to file a police report. An experimental design was employed in Racine, WI and St. Louis, MO and found that STOP was effective in improving perceptions of the police, perceptions of pro…
An evaluation of a de-escalation conflict management training in a behavioral health hospital setting
Purpose The purpose of this study is to evaluate a conflict management training that used a communication competence perspective. This addresses whether the training had an impact on role conflict, conflict resolution skills, horizontal violence, burnout, turnover intention and perceptions of consumers. It also assessed staff perceptions of the training. Design/methodology/approach A mixed-method analysis was used using survey data from multiple …
Inter‐judicial differences in approaching technical violations: Examining the interaction of judge and compliance issue for domestic violence probationers
Few studies have examined differences in the sentencing practices of judges within a jurisdiction. Even more limited is research examining differences across judges in domestic violence courts despite the large amount of discretion afforded to judges in these courts in sanctioning decisions. The current study utilized data from a large urban county court to determine whether significant differences existed across judges in allocating a jail sanct…
The Joint Effects of Race, Ethnicity, Gender, and Age on the Incarceration and Sentence Length Decisions
The current study adds to the literature examining the effects of race, ethnicity, gender, and age on sentencing decisions. The results indicate that Black and male defendants were more likely to be incarcerated in jail as opposed to receiving a probation sentence than White and female defendants. When race, ethnicity, and gender interactions were considered, it appeared that the race effect was driven by Black males' reduced likelihood to receiv…
Correlates of Elderly Inmate Misconduct: A Comparison of Younger, Middle-Age, and Elderly Inmates
There has been a significant increase in the older prison population over the past several decades, bringing a need to better understand how to effectively prevent and address misconduct among this age group. Research examining the factors that influence elderly inmates’ engagement in misconduct remains scant. The present research sought to examine the correlates of misconduct among younger, middle-age, and elderly inmates, as well as investigate…
Cheating Behaviors among Undergraduate College Students: Results from a Factorial Survey
Using a factorial survey administered to college students at two Universities, this study examines students’ tendencies to engage in academic misconduct. The relation of strain, self-control, and deterrence theories to likelihood of cheating are further explored. The results suggest that increasing the severity of the punishment for cheating does not deter academic misconduct; however, several variables indicating an increased certainty of being …
Examining the Correlates of Prison Misconduct among Elderly Inmates
There is a large body of research examining prison misconduct and the driving forces behind inmates who engage in this behavior. The deprivation and importation models are the most common explanations for inmate misconduct. Research has suggested that deprivation and importation factors affect prison behavior and that the significance of these factors often varies across groups. The current research attempts to fill a gap in the literature examin…
The Effect of Race/Ethnicity on Sentencing: Examining Sentence Type, Jail Length, and Prison Length
The purpose of this research was to examine the impact of race/ethnicity on criminal sentencing outcomes. The findings from prior studies tend to be mixed on this issue. Using 4 years of data from the State Court Processing Statistics (2000, 2002, 2004, and 2006) and propensity score matching, we examined the impact of race/ethnicity on sentencing outcomes among Blacks, Hispanics, and Whites. The findings suggest that racial/ethnic biases occur i…
Chivalry Revisited: Gender, Race/Ethnicity, and Offense Type on Domestic Violence Charge Reduction
There is limited research on the role of gender in charge reduction, particularly for domestic violence cases.The purpose of this study is to test the direct and interactive effects of defendant gender, race/ethnicity, type of offense, and victim gender on charge reduction. A population census of 2,281 domestic violence cases in a large Midwestern county was obtained from the prosecutor’s office. The effect of gender varies depending on the opera…
Alcohol outlets, social disorganization, and robberies: Accounting for neighborhood characteristics and alcohol outlet types
Public Opinion and the Death Penalty: A Qualitative Approach
Strong public support for capital punishment is arguably the number one reason why the death penalty continues to be used as a form of correctional policy in the U.S. criminal justice system. Therefore, it is fundamental that the measure of death penalty opinion be heavily scrutinized. Utilizing a methodological approach not typically employed in this area, the current study conducted six focus groups to gain a better understanding of the complex…
Examining the Role of Peer Influence and Self-Control on Downloading Behavior
The purpose of the present study is two-fold. First, the present study is designed to provide additional information about the link between off-line and virtual peers and music piracy. Second, the present study provides information about how off-line and virtual peers interact with self-control to understand music piracy. The results of this study show that low self-control has a link with digital piracy. This means that individuals who cannot re…
A Multilevel Analysis of Race on the Decision to Petition a Case in the Juvenile Court
There is a large body of research examining the impact of race on juvenile court outcomes. Fewer studies have specifically examined the decision by prosecutors to formally petition a case to the juvenile court. A much smaller body of literature statistically controls for structural level variables (e.g., population density and racial composition), while examining the impact of race. Using the symbolic threat hypothesis, the current study examines…
The Impact of Gender, Offense Type, and Familial Role on the Decision to Incarcerate
Adjudication Decisions of Black, White, Hispanic, and Native American Youth in Juvenile Court
The current study examines the likelihood of adjudication for White, Black, Hispanic, and Native American juveniles in an urban county in Arizona. The study utilized the focal concerns perspective as the theoretical framework to explain racial and ethnical differences. The findings indicate that Hispanic and Native American youths had greater odds of adjudication than White youths. When examining race or ethnic and gender relationships, White gir…
The Joint Effects of Race, Ethnicity, Gender, and Age on the Incarceration and Sentence Length Decisions
The current study adds to the literature examining the effects of race, ethnicity, gender, and age on sentencing decisions. The results indicate that Black and male defendants were more likely to be incarcerated in jail as opposed to receiving a probation sentence than White and female defendants. When race, ethnicity, and gender interactions were considered, it appeared that the race effect was driven by Black males' reduced likelihood to receiv…
Alcohol outlets, social disorganization, and robberies: Accounting for neighborhood characteristics and alcohol outlet types
Chivalry Revisited: Gender, Race/Ethnicity, and Offense Type on Domestic Violence Charge Reduction
There is limited research on the role of gender in charge reduction, particularly for domestic violence cases.The purpose of this study is to test the direct and interactive effects of defendant gender, race/ethnicity, type of offense, and victim gender on charge reduction. A population census of 2,281 domestic violence cases in a large Midwestern county was obtained from the prosecutor’s office. The effect of gender varies depending on the opera…
Examining the Role of Peer Influence and Self-Control on Downloading Behavior
The purpose of the present study is two-fold. First, the present study is designed to provide additional information about the link between off-line and virtual peers and music piracy. Second, the present study provides information about how off-line and virtual peers interact with self-control to understand music piracy. The results of this study show that low self-control has a link with digital piracy. This means that individuals who cannot re…
A Multilevel Analysis of Race on the Decision to Petition a Case in the Juvenile Court
There is a large body of research examining the impact of race on juvenile court outcomes. Fewer studies have specifically examined the decision by prosecutors to formally petition a case to the juvenile court. A much smaller body of literature statistically controls for structural level variables (e.g., population density and racial composition), while examining the impact of race. Using the symbolic threat hypothesis, the current study examines…
The Impact of Gender, Offense Type, and Familial Role on the Decision to Incarcerate
Correlates of Elderly Inmate Misconduct: A Comparison of Younger, Middle-Age, and Elderly Inmates
There has been a significant increase in the older prison population over the past several decades, bringing a need to better understand how to effectively prevent and address misconduct among this age group. Research examining the factors that influence elderly inmates’ engagement in misconduct remains scant. The present research sought to examine the correlates of misconduct among younger, middle-age, and elderly inmates, as well as investigate…
Examining the Correlates of Prison Misconduct among Elderly Inmates
There is a large body of research examining prison misconduct and the driving forces behind inmates who engage in this behavior. The deprivation and importation models are the most common explanations for inmate misconduct. Research has suggested that deprivation and importation factors affect prison behavior and that the significance of these factors often varies across groups. The current research attempts to fill a gap in the literature examin…
Public Opinion and the Death Penalty: A Qualitative Approach
Strong public support for capital punishment is arguably the number one reason why the death penalty continues to be used as a form of correctional policy in the U.S. criminal justice system. Therefore, it is fundamental that the measure of death penalty opinion be heavily scrutinized. Utilizing a methodological approach not typically employed in this area, the current study conducted six focus groups to gain a better understanding of the complex…
Adjudication Decisions of Black, White, Hispanic, and Native American Youth in Juvenile Court
The current study examines the likelihood of adjudication for White, Black, Hispanic, and Native American juveniles in an urban county in Arizona. The study utilized the focal concerns perspective as the theoretical framework to explain racial and ethnical differences. The findings indicate that Hispanic and Native American youths had greater odds of adjudication than White youths. When examining race or ethnic and gender relationships, White gir…
A Multilevel Analysis of Race on the Decision to Petition a Case in the Juvenile Court
There is a large body of research examining the impact of race on juvenile court outcomes. Fewer studies have specifically examined the decision by prosecutors to formally petition a case to the juvenile court. A much smaller body of literature statistically controls for structural level variables (e.g., population density and racial composition), while examining the impact of race. Using the symbolic threat hypothesis, the current study examines…
The Impact of Gender, Offense Type, and Familial Role on the Decision to Incarcerate
Examining the Role of Peer Influence and Self-Control on Downloading Behavior
The purpose of the present study is two-fold. First, the present study is designed to provide additional information about the link between off-line and virtual peers and music piracy. Second, the present study provides information about how off-line and virtual peers interact with self-control to understand music piracy. The results of this study show that low self-control has a link with digital piracy. This means that individuals who cannot re…
Public Opinion and the Death Penalty: A Qualitative Approach
Strong public support for capital punishment is arguably the number one reason why the death penalty continues to be used as a form of correctional policy in the U.S. criminal justice system. Therefore, it is fundamental that the measure of death penalty opinion be heavily scrutinized. Utilizing a methodological approach not typically employed in this area, the current study conducted six focus groups to gain a better understanding of the complex…
The Effect of Race/Ethnicity on Sentencing: Examining Sentence Type, Jail Length, and Prison Length
The purpose of this research was to examine the impact of race/ethnicity on criminal sentencing outcomes. The findings from prior studies tend to be mixed on this issue. Using 4 years of data from the State Court Processing Statistics (2000, 2002, 2004, and 2006) and propensity score matching, we examined the impact of race/ethnicity on sentencing outcomes among Blacks, Hispanics, and Whites. The findings suggest that racial/ethnic biases occur i…
Chivalry Revisited: Gender, Race/Ethnicity, and Offense Type on Domestic Violence Charge Reduction
There is limited research on the role of gender in charge reduction, particularly for domestic violence cases.The purpose of this study is to test the direct and interactive effects of defendant gender, race/ethnicity, type of offense, and victim gender on charge reduction. A population census of 2,281 domestic violence cases in a large Midwestern county was obtained from the prosecutor’s office. The effect of gender varies depending on the opera…
Alcohol outlets, social disorganization, and robberies: Accounting for neighborhood characteristics and alcohol outlet types
Cheating Behaviors among Undergraduate College Students: Results from a Factorial Survey
Using a factorial survey administered to college students at two Universities, this study examines students’ tendencies to engage in academic misconduct. The relation of strain, self-control, and deterrence theories to likelihood of cheating are further explored. The results suggest that increasing the severity of the punishment for cheating does not deter academic misconduct; however, several variables indicating an increased certainty of being …
Examining the Correlates of Prison Misconduct among Elderly Inmates
There is a large body of research examining prison misconduct and the driving forces behind inmates who engage in this behavior. The deprivation and importation models are the most common explanations for inmate misconduct. Research has suggested that deprivation and importation factors affect prison behavior and that the significance of these factors often varies across groups. The current research attempts to fill a gap in the literature examin…
Correlates of Elderly Inmate Misconduct: A Comparison of Younger, Middle-Age, and Elderly Inmates
There has been a significant increase in the older prison population over the past several decades, bringing a need to better understand how to effectively prevent and address misconduct among this age group. Research examining the factors that influence elderly inmates’ engagement in misconduct remains scant. The present research sought to examine the correlates of misconduct among younger, middle-age, and elderly inmates, as well as investigate…
The Joint Effects of Race, Ethnicity, Gender, and Age on the Incarceration and Sentence Length Decisions
The current study adds to the literature examining the effects of race, ethnicity, gender, and age on sentencing decisions. The results indicate that Black and male defendants were more likely to be incarcerated in jail as opposed to receiving a probation sentence than White and female defendants. When race, ethnicity, and gender interactions were considered, it appeared that the race effect was driven by Black males' reduced likelihood to receiv…
An evaluation of a de-escalation conflict management training in a behavioral health hospital setting
Purpose The purpose of this study is to evaluate a conflict management training that used a communication competence perspective. This addresses whether the training had an impact on role conflict, conflict resolution skills, horizontal violence, burnout, turnover intention and perceptions of consumers. It also assessed staff perceptions of the training. Design/methodology/approach A mixed-method analysis was used using survey data from multiple …
Inter‐judicial differences in approaching technical violations: Examining the interaction of judge and compliance issue for domestic violence probationers
Few studies have examined differences in the sentencing practices of judges within a jurisdiction. Even more limited is research examining differences across judges in domestic violence courts despite the large amount of discretion afforded to judges in these courts in sanctioning decisions. The current study utilized data from a large urban county court to determine whether significant differences existed across judges in allocating a jail sanct…
Improving Youths’ Perceptions of Law Enforcement: Results From an Experimental Design in Two Cities
This study examined the effectiveness of Students Talking it Over with Police (STOP) to improve youth’s perceptions of the police, perceptions of procedural justice, willingness to cooperate with police, willingness to file a police report, and knowledge about how to file a police report. An experimental design was employed in Racine, WI and St. Louis, MO and found that STOP was effective in improving perceptions of the police, perceptions of pro…
Challenges and Supports for Families of Youth with Behavioral Health Needs
Healing, Accountability, and Support: Participants’ Experiences in a Veterans Treatment Court
Veterans Treatment Courts (VTCs) offer rehabilitation over incarceration for eligible justice-involved veterans dealing with substance misuse, mental illness, and/or other behavioral health conditions. Modeled on drug and mental health courts, VTCs specifically address combat-related and other service-related traumas. While quantitative data shows VTCs reduce recidivism and improve clinical outcomes, additional qualitative research is needed to i…
Psychology (16 works) · Political science (13 works) · Criminal Justice and Corrections Analysis (12 works) · Criminology (10 works) · Social Psychology (10 works) · Sociology (10 works) · Crime Patterns and Interventions (9 works) · Law (9 works) · Medicine (8 works) · Law (6 works)