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RESEARCH IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE

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Research in Criminal Justice

Research is essential in any field but imperative in criminal justice. This is because the

criminal justice system is constantly changing, and research helps us to understand these changes

and how to best deal with them. Additionally, research helps us identify crime patterns and

develop better methods of prevention and treatment. Finally, research can help us better

understand our policies and programs’ impact on those most affected. Ultimately, research is

essential to ensuring that the criminal justice system is effective and fair. This is important within

the criminal justice field because it provides an evidence base for effective decision-making and

policy development (Lee et al., 2018). Recently, there has been a growing prominence on using

research to inform criminal justice practice and policy. This is in recognition that the criminal

justice system is a complex and ever-changing environment and that evidence-based decision-

making is essential to achieve the best possible outcomes.

Domestic violence is a severe problem that affects millions of people every year. In the

past, domestic violence was often seen as a private matter that should be handled within the

family. However, research has shown that domestic violence can have far-reaching effects on the

victim, the abuser, and the community (Erez, 2002). As a result, advances have been made in

how domestic violence crimes are handled. One example of this research is the development of

victim-based intervention programs. These programs focus on helping victims to overcome their

trauma and rebuild their lives. Research has shown that these programs successfully reduce

domestic violence and improve the victim’s long-term outcomes.

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Domestic violence research has helped to advance how some crimes are handled. For

example, research has shown that domestic violence is a pattern of behavior in which one partner

controls and dominates the other. This control can take many forms, from verbal abuse to

physical violence (Lee et al., 2018). This information has helped law enforcement officials in

their efforts to prosecute domestic violence cases. By understanding the dynamics of domestic

violence, officers can better identify and investigate abuse incidents (National Institute of Justice,

2016). In addition, this research has led to the development of effective interventions and

services for victims of domestic violence.

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References

Erez, E. (2002, January 31). Domestic Violence and the Criminal Justice System: an Overview.

Ojin.nursingworld.org.

https://ojin.nursingworld.org/MainMenuCategories/ANAMarketplace/ANAPeriodicals/

OJIN/TableofContents/Volume72002/No1Jan2002/

DomesticViolenceandCriminalJustice.aspx

Lee, M., Johnson, Elam, P., Lebold, S., & Burroughs, R. (2018). Use of Research Evidence by

Criminal Justice Professionals. Justice Policy Journal, Fall, 16(2).

http://www.cjcj.org/uploads/cjcj/documents/use_of_research_evidence_by_criminal_justi

ce_professionals_johnson.pdf

National Institute of Justice. (2016). The Criminal Justice System Response to Intimate Partner

Violence Victims: Developing a Research Agenda.

https://www.ojp.gov/pdffiles1/nij/249907.pdf