Ashley G Blackburn
Biographic Data
| ID | 4199294 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Ashley G Blackburn |
| GIVEN NAMES | Ashley G |
| FAMILY NAME | Blackburn |
| SIGNATURE | BLACKBURN A G |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Houston - Downtown |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 15 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 20 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 15 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2010 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2024 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
A Qualitative Examination of Correctional Programming Perceptions and Experiences Among Incarcerated Women
The rate at which women experience incarceration has increased substantially over the last four decades. Justice-involved women are often the primary caretakers of children and suffer more often from mental health, substance use, and other issues at higher rates than justice-involved males. Previous research has noted the need for gender-responsive programming, but less research has explored women inmate perceptions of the programming within wome…
Maintaining Connections
Parental incarceration has been found to negatively impact families and communities. This study examined characteristics that impact receiving in-person visits among a sample of incarcerated mothers of minor children in a large Southern prison system. Factors impacting post release plans to live with children were also examined. Contact with their children, race/ethnicity, offense type, previous incarceration, and sentence length predicted whethe…
Symbolically Annihilating Female Police Officer Capabilities
This first step cultivation analysis examines the quantity, temporal dynamics, and stance of municipal police officer use of force depictions based on the gender of the officer. The 112 theatrically released films that comprise the core cop film genre were systematically identified. Subsequently, a population of 468 police use of force scenes was identified to serve as the units of analysis for this study. Findings revealed male officer use of fo…
Examining Predictors of Differential Attitudes toward Reporting Sexual Assault among Incarcerated Women
This study examines how attitudes toward in-prison sexual assault reporting have changed over time. Further, we examine factors that influence the willingness of incarcerated women to advise reporting in-prison sexual assaults. Responses from two cross-sectional samples taken ten years apart with 814 incarcerated women are examined. Findings suggest that women surveyed in 2016 were less likely than those surveyed in 2005 to advise the immediate r…
Mental Health Among Incarcerated Women
Female offenders experience mental health symptoms at a higher rate than male offenders and females in the community. The current study investigated individual characteristics and experiences that may impact symptoms of depressive disorders and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among a sample of female inmates in a large Southern prison system. Results showed high rates of reported childhood and adult victimization experiences among the sample…
Prime-Time Representations of Female Federal Agents in Television Dramas
Television crime programs not only impart messages regarding the nature of crime and criminal justice but also aid in the creation of stereotypes regarding females working in law enforcement. Using a mixed-methods approach, the study analyzes a sample of prime-time crime dramas to examine issues of employment, discrimination, sexualization, and victimization within series episodes. Although portrayals of female law enforcement officers have impro…
Serious about Change
Female offender populations are growing at an unprecedented rate. The present study examines gender differences among a large sample of male and female offenders as related to seriousness of their offense and success on parole. Data analyzed were originally collected from a random sample of parole case files in California. Results revealed that although gender does significantly impact parole success, seriousness of the offense does not. Other si…
The Depiction of Female Municipal Police Officers in the First Four Decades of the Core Cop Film Genre
In a first-step cultivation theory analysis, this study examined the frequency and quality of female municipal police officers depicted in either the leading or joint leading role in the first 4 decades of the core cop film genre. An examination of 112 films released between 1971 and 2011 found that only 15 films portrayed female municipal police officers in either the leading or joint leading role. Findings revealed that key barriers regularly f…
Sex in Prison
Despite being deemed an illegal activity, participation in sexual activity behind prison walls is a frequent occurrence. Catherine Marcum and Tammy Castle provide a comprehensive study of all aspects of prison sex. Incorporating inmate, correctional officer, and policymaker perspectives-and debunking myths-the authors consider the full range of consensual and nonconsensual behaviors. They also address the physical, emotional, and legal repercussi…
Left-digit price effects on smoking cessation motivation
These data reveal the clear and robust relationship between the price of cigarettes and an individual's motivation to attempt smoking cessation. Furthermore, the current study indicates the importance of left-digit price transitions in this relationship, suggesting policymakers should consider relative price positions in the context of tax changes
Is teen court the best fit? Assessing the predictive validity of the Teen Court Peer Influence Scale
Crime and punishment in Ethiopia
Ethiopia is a country with a long and tumultuous history. Centuries of political instability, civil unrest, and poverty have left their mark on the African nation. Over the past two decades the new Ethiopian government has propelled the nation in a progressive direction. While problems continue to plague the Ethiopian people, particularly political unrest, Ethiopia has made improvements related to law and justice well beyond most other African co…
When Boundaries are Broken
Boundary violations via inappropriate behaviors committed by correctional staff can cause many problems for prison administrators. This study examines gender differences in inmate perceptions of staff boundary violations. Findings revealed male inmates were significantly more supportive of officers' boundary violations. Younger inmates, Hispanic inmates, and those that had completed high school were also more supportive of staff inappropriate beh…
Understanding the Complexities of Human Trafficking and Child Sexual Exploitation
Trafficking for the purposes of sexual exploitation is a social problem that has marred the reputations of Southeast Asian countries such as Cambodia and Thailand. Estimates of the extent of this problem vary dramatically, and research on child sexual exploitation in these countries is almost nonexistent. Presented here are findings from observations and interviews with government officials, nongovernmental organization workers, and women and chi…
Sugar and spice and everything nice? Exploring institutional misconduct among serious and violent female delinquents
When Boundaries are Broken
Boundary violations via inappropriate behaviors committed by correctional staff can cause many problems for prison administrators. This study examines gender differences in inmate perceptions of staff boundary violations. Findings revealed male inmates were significantly more supportive of officers' boundary violations. Younger inmates, Hispanic inmates, and those that had completed high school were also more supportive of staff inappropriate beh…
Sugar and spice and everything nice? Exploring institutional misconduct among serious and violent female delinquents
Prime-Time Representations of Female Federal Agents in Television Dramas
Television crime programs not only impart messages regarding the nature of crime and criminal justice but also aid in the creation of stereotypes regarding females working in law enforcement. Using a mixed-methods approach, the study analyzes a sample of prime-time crime dramas to examine issues of employment, discrimination, sexualization, and victimization within series episodes. Although portrayals of female law enforcement officers have impro…
Examining Predictors of Differential Attitudes toward Reporting Sexual Assault among Incarcerated Women
This study examines how attitudes toward in-prison sexual assault reporting have changed over time. Further, we examine factors that influence the willingness of incarcerated women to advise reporting in-prison sexual assaults. Responses from two cross-sectional samples taken ten years apart with 814 incarcerated women are examined. Findings suggest that women surveyed in 2016 were less likely than those surveyed in 2005 to advise the immediate r…
Understanding the Complexities of Human Trafficking and Child Sexual Exploitation
Trafficking for the purposes of sexual exploitation is a social problem that has marred the reputations of Southeast Asian countries such as Cambodia and Thailand. Estimates of the extent of this problem vary dramatically, and research on child sexual exploitation in these countries is almost nonexistent. Presented here are findings from observations and interviews with government officials, nongovernmental organization workers, and women and chi…
Sugar and spice and everything nice? Exploring institutional misconduct among serious and violent female delinquents
Is teen court the best fit? Assessing the predictive validity of the Teen Court Peer Influence Scale
Crime and punishment in Ethiopia
Ethiopia is a country with a long and tumultuous history. Centuries of political instability, civil unrest, and poverty have left their mark on the African nation. Over the past two decades the new Ethiopian government has propelled the nation in a progressive direction. While problems continue to plague the Ethiopian people, particularly political unrest, Ethiopia has made improvements related to law and justice well beyond most other African co…
When Boundaries are Broken
Boundary violations via inappropriate behaviors committed by correctional staff can cause many problems for prison administrators. This study examines gender differences in inmate perceptions of staff boundary violations. Findings revealed male inmates were significantly more supportive of officers' boundary violations. Younger inmates, Hispanic inmates, and those that had completed high school were also more supportive of staff inappropriate beh…
Sex in Prison
Despite being deemed an illegal activity, participation in sexual activity behind prison walls is a frequent occurrence. Catherine Marcum and Tammy Castle provide a comprehensive study of all aspects of prison sex. Incorporating inmate, correctional officer, and policymaker perspectives-and debunking myths-the authors consider the full range of consensual and nonconsensual behaviors. They also address the physical, emotional, and legal repercussi…
Left-digit price effects on smoking cessation motivation
These data reveal the clear and robust relationship between the price of cigarettes and an individual's motivation to attempt smoking cessation. Furthermore, the current study indicates the importance of left-digit price transitions in this relationship, suggesting policymakers should consider relative price positions in the context of tax changes
The Depiction of Female Municipal Police Officers in the First Four Decades of the Core Cop Film Genre
In a first-step cultivation theory analysis, this study examined the frequency and quality of female municipal police officers depicted in either the leading or joint leading role in the first 4 decades of the core cop film genre. An examination of 112 films released between 1971 and 2011 found that only 15 films portrayed female municipal police officers in either the leading or joint leading role. Findings revealed that key barriers regularly f…
Serious about Change
Female offender populations are growing at an unprecedented rate. The present study examines gender differences among a large sample of male and female offenders as related to seriousness of their offense and success on parole. Data analyzed were originally collected from a random sample of parole case files in California. Results revealed that although gender does significantly impact parole success, seriousness of the offense does not. Other si…
Prime-Time Representations of Female Federal Agents in Television Dramas
Television crime programs not only impart messages regarding the nature of crime and criminal justice but also aid in the creation of stereotypes regarding females working in law enforcement. Using a mixed-methods approach, the study analyzes a sample of prime-time crime dramas to examine issues of employment, discrimination, sexualization, and victimization within series episodes. Although portrayals of female law enforcement officers have impro…
Mental Health Among Incarcerated Women
Female offenders experience mental health symptoms at a higher rate than male offenders and females in the community. The current study investigated individual characteristics and experiences that may impact symptoms of depressive disorders and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among a sample of female inmates in a large Southern prison system. Results showed high rates of reported childhood and adult victimization experiences among the sample…
Symbolically Annihilating Female Police Officer Capabilities
This first step cultivation analysis examines the quantity, temporal dynamics, and stance of municipal police officer use of force depictions based on the gender of the officer. The 112 theatrically released films that comprise the core cop film genre were systematically identified. Subsequently, a population of 468 police use of force scenes was identified to serve as the units of analysis for this study. Findings revealed male officer use of fo…
Examining Predictors of Differential Attitudes toward Reporting Sexual Assault among Incarcerated Women
This study examines how attitudes toward in-prison sexual assault reporting have changed over time. Further, we examine factors that influence the willingness of incarcerated women to advise reporting in-prison sexual assaults. Responses from two cross-sectional samples taken ten years apart with 814 incarcerated women are examined. Findings suggest that women surveyed in 2016 were less likely than those surveyed in 2005 to advise the immediate r…
Maintaining Connections
Parental incarceration has been found to negatively impact families and communities. This study examined characteristics that impact receiving in-person visits among a sample of incarcerated mothers of minor children in a large Southern prison system. Factors impacting post release plans to live with children were also examined. Contact with their children, race/ethnicity, offense type, previous incarceration, and sentence length predicted whethe…
A Qualitative Examination of Correctional Programming Perceptions and Experiences Among Incarcerated Women
The rate at which women experience incarceration has increased substantially over the last four decades. Justice-involved women are often the primary caretakers of children and suffer more often from mental health, substance use, and other issues at higher rates than justice-involved males. Previous research has noted the need for gender-responsive programming, but less research has explored women inmate perceptions of the programming within wome…
Psychology (14 works) · Criminology (12 works) · Criminal Justice and Corrections Analysis (9 works) · Political science (8 works) · Sociology (7 works) · Law (6 works) · Prison (6 works) · Social Psychology (6 works) · Clinical Psychology (5 works) · Homelessness and Social Issues (5 works)