Laura L Finley
Biographic Data
| ID | 4076526 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Laura L Finley |
| GIVEN NAMES | Laura L |
| FAMILY NAME | Finley |
| SIGNATURE | FINLEY L L |
| AFFILIATIONS | Barry University |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-2423-7067 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 12 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 28 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 9 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 3 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2004 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2023 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Examining U.S. school shootings as state crimes of omission
The argument presented in this paper is that the failure of the United States federal government to enact adequate gun control laws that would help prevent school shootings is a state crime by omission. Drawing on international law, as critical criminologists have recommended since the 1970s, the paper shows that the federal government is failing to act when it has a duty to protect schoolchildren. The paper concludes with recommendations for fed…
The Immigrant as Bogeyman
This article examines the rhetoric used by President Trump and his administration with respect to immigrants and immigration policy. We argue that Trump’s anti-immigrant rhetoric can be understood as (1) a response against current norms associated with political correctness, which include a heightened sensitivity to racially offensive language, xenophobia, and social injustice, and (2) a rejection of the tendency to subordinate patriotism, U.S. s…
Domestic Violence and Abuse
A comprehensive and timely resource for students, activists, educators, and advocates, Domestic Violence and Abuse: A Reference Handbook provides a rich and scholarly assessment of this important social issue while also including stories and profiles for a more personal understanding. Domestic Violence and Abuse: A Reference Handbook provides a thorough review of the most recent research about intimate partner violence. Additionally, a historical…
Gangland
This two-volume set integrates informative encyclopedia entries and essential primary documents to provide an illuminating overview of trends in gang membership and activity in America in the 21st century. Gangland: An Encyclopedia of Gang Life from Cradle to Graveincludes extended discussion of specific gangs; types of gangs based on ethnicity and environment (rural, suburban, and urban); recruitment and retention methods; leadership structure a…
The untapped resources of faculty in campus sexual violence prevention
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to use the authors’ reflections and a review of literature to assess the ways that universities have yet to fully include faculty members in their sexual assault prevention initiatives. Recommendations for how faculty can assist are included. Design/methodology/approach The paper provides a review of literature regarding institutional factors related to sexual assault and the potential of faculty, followed by …
Crime and Punishment in America
Covering some of the most hotly contested topics in crime and criminal justice, including proposed sentencing and prison reforms, controversial developments like Stand Your Ground laws, and Supreme Court decisions, this work supplies essential background, current data, and a range of viewpoints on these important issues. Should people be able to use lethal force before retreating? What are the arguments for and against executing mentally ill inma…
Digital Blackwater”
This article examines the National Security Administration's (NSA) coupling with major telecommunications companies for mass surveillance of Americans' communications as a form of state-facilitated state-corporate crime. It addresses the ways that the US surveillance programmes are violating the right to privacy and are excessively secretive, in violation of international human rights laws. Furthermore, given that attacking and defaming whistlebl…
Building a Peaceful Society
To truly move toward a more peaceful society, it is imperative that peace education better address structural and institutional violence. This requires that it be integrated into institutions outside of schools and universities. Doing so will be challenging, as many of these institutions are structured on domination and control, not on partnership and shared power. In particular, U.S. criminal justice, social services and prevention programs, and…
Barack Obama as a Human Rights President
This paper examines Barack Obama's potential to be a transformative leader for human rights, as many suggested he would be. Specifically, it utilizes a strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats (SWOT) analysis conducted from January to the beginning of October of 2009 to identify Obama's personal strengths and weaknesses relevant to human rights as well as the social, political and cultural opportunities and threats he faces. We examine Ob…
Juvenile Justice
Throughout U.S. history, attitudes toward young people have vacillated between fear of and fear for. These attitudes impact social programs for youth, including the system of juvenile justice. Attitudes are shaped by the socio-political and cultural cliimate of the times, and can be traced back to colonial times. However, changing mores and values often create confusion and conflict, resulting in ineffective strategies for preventing and respondi…
Examining School Searches as Systemic Violence
Using Content Analysis Projects in the Introduction to Criminal Justice Classroom
analyze presentations of specific players in the criminal justice system, including criminals, victims, police, and lawyers. Students were then required to compare the media presentation with reality, as derived from the criminological literature. This article demonstrates that this type of project can address course objectives of introducing students to the criminal justice system. Further, the project is consistent with constructivist teaching …
The Immigrant as Bogeyman
This article examines the rhetoric used by President Trump and his administration with respect to immigrants and immigration policy. We argue that Trump’s anti-immigrant rhetoric can be understood as (1) a response against current norms associated with political correctness, which include a heightened sensitivity to racially offensive language, xenophobia, and social injustice, and (2) a rejection of the tendency to subordinate patriotism, U.S. s…
Digital Blackwater”
This article examines the National Security Administration's (NSA) coupling with major telecommunications companies for mass surveillance of Americans' communications as a form of state-facilitated state-corporate crime. It addresses the ways that the US surveillance programmes are violating the right to privacy and are excessively secretive, in violation of international human rights laws. Furthermore, given that attacking and defaming whistlebl…
Using Content Analysis Projects in the Introduction to Criminal Justice Classroom
analyze presentations of specific players in the criminal justice system, including criminals, victims, police, and lawyers. Students were then required to compare the media presentation with reality, as derived from the criminological literature. This article demonstrates that this type of project can address course objectives of introducing students to the criminal justice system. Further, the project is consistent with constructivist teaching …
Examining School Searches as Systemic Violence
Using Content Analysis Projects in the Introduction to Criminal Justice Classroom
analyze presentations of specific players in the criminal justice system, including criminals, victims, police, and lawyers. Students were then required to compare the media presentation with reality, as derived from the criminological literature. This article demonstrates that this type of project can address course objectives of introducing students to the criminal justice system. Further, the project is consistent with constructivist teaching …
Examining School Searches as Systemic Violence
Juvenile Justice
Throughout U.S. history, attitudes toward young people have vacillated between fear of and fear for. These attitudes impact social programs for youth, including the system of juvenile justice. Attitudes are shaped by the socio-political and cultural cliimate of the times, and can be traced back to colonial times. However, changing mores and values often create confusion and conflict, resulting in ineffective strategies for preventing and respondi…
Building a Peaceful Society
To truly move toward a more peaceful society, it is imperative that peace education better address structural and institutional violence. This requires that it be integrated into institutions outside of schools and universities. Doing so will be challenging, as many of these institutions are structured on domination and control, not on partnership and shared power. In particular, U.S. criminal justice, social services and prevention programs, and…
Barack Obama as a Human Rights President
This paper examines Barack Obama's potential to be a transformative leader for human rights, as many suggested he would be. Specifically, it utilizes a strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats (SWOT) analysis conducted from January to the beginning of October of 2009 to identify Obama's personal strengths and weaknesses relevant to human rights as well as the social, political and cultural opportunities and threats he faces. We examine Ob…
Digital Blackwater”
This article examines the National Security Administration's (NSA) coupling with major telecommunications companies for mass surveillance of Americans' communications as a form of state-facilitated state-corporate crime. It addresses the ways that the US surveillance programmes are violating the right to privacy and are excessively secretive, in violation of international human rights laws. Furthermore, given that attacking and defaming whistlebl…
Crime and Punishment in America
Covering some of the most hotly contested topics in crime and criminal justice, including proposed sentencing and prison reforms, controversial developments like Stand Your Ground laws, and Supreme Court decisions, this work supplies essential background, current data, and a range of viewpoints on these important issues. Should people be able to use lethal force before retreating? What are the arguments for and against executing mentally ill inma…
The untapped resources of faculty in campus sexual violence prevention
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to use the authors’ reflections and a review of literature to assess the ways that universities have yet to fully include faculty members in their sexual assault prevention initiatives. Recommendations for how faculty can assist are included. Design/methodology/approach The paper provides a review of literature regarding institutional factors related to sexual assault and the potential of faculty, followed by …
Gangland
This two-volume set integrates informative encyclopedia entries and essential primary documents to provide an illuminating overview of trends in gang membership and activity in America in the 21st century. Gangland: An Encyclopedia of Gang Life from Cradle to Graveincludes extended discussion of specific gangs; types of gangs based on ethnicity and environment (rural, suburban, and urban); recruitment and retention methods; leadership structure a…
The Immigrant as Bogeyman
This article examines the rhetoric used by President Trump and his administration with respect to immigrants and immigration policy. We argue that Trump’s anti-immigrant rhetoric can be understood as (1) a response against current norms associated with political correctness, which include a heightened sensitivity to racially offensive language, xenophobia, and social injustice, and (2) a rejection of the tendency to subordinate patriotism, U.S. s…
Domestic Violence and Abuse
A comprehensive and timely resource for students, activists, educators, and advocates, Domestic Violence and Abuse: A Reference Handbook provides a rich and scholarly assessment of this important social issue while also including stories and profiles for a more personal understanding. Domestic Violence and Abuse: A Reference Handbook provides a thorough review of the most recent research about intimate partner violence. Additionally, a historical…
Examining U.S. school shootings as state crimes of omission
The argument presented in this paper is that the failure of the United States federal government to enact adequate gun control laws that would help prevent school shootings is a state crime by omission. Drawing on international law, as critical criminologists have recommended since the 1970s, the paper shows that the federal government is failing to act when it has a duty to protect schoolchildren. The paper concludes with recommendations for fed…
Political science (10 works) · Criminology (7 works) · Law (7 works) · Sociology (7 works) · Psychology (6 works) · Law (4 works) · Computer Science (3 works) · Criminal Justice and Corrections Analysis (3 works) · Poison control (3 works) · Politics (3 works)