{"id":142,"date":"2023-06-09T14:36:53","date_gmt":"2023-06-09T18:36:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu\/crj-2041700-criminal-justice-and-the-urban-community-margaryan-spring-2024\/?page_id=142"},"modified":"2024-02-15T16:04:16","modified_gmt":"2024-02-15T21:04:16","slug":"unit-4-how-do-we-know-what-we-know-using-systematic-research-to-understand-crime-and-justice-in-urban-communities","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu\/crj-2041700-criminal-justice-and-the-urban-community-margaryan-spring-2024\/units\/unit-4-how-do-we-know-what-we-know-using-systematic-research-to-understand-crime-and-justice-in-urban-communities\/","title":{"rendered":"Unit 4: How do we know what we know? Using systematic research to understand crime and justice in urban communities"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The use of systematic research to explore crime and justice in urban communities is a vital strategy aimed at addressing the multifaceted nature of crime in these areas. This approach is grounded in the meticulous gathering and examination of data to uncover the root causes of criminal activity, the patterns exhibited by offenders, and the efficacy of different justice interventions. By employing a variety of research methodologies, such as surveys, interviews, statistical analysis, and field observations, researchers can obtain a comprehensive understanding of the intricate dynamics that characterize crime and justice in urban settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the key objectives of this research approach is to identify the social, economic, and environmental factors that contribute to the prevalence of crime in urban communities. By analyzing these factors, researchers can provide valuable insights into the conditions that foster criminal behavior and the impact of various preventive measures. Additionally, this research can help to evaluate the effectiveness of law enforcement practices, community policing strategies, and rehabilitation programs in reducing crime rates and enhancing public safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The findings from systematic research can inform the development of evidence-based policies and interventions that are tailored to the specific needs and challenges of urban communities. By leveraging data-driven insights, policymakers and law enforcement agencies can make informed decisions that promote justice, deter criminal activities, and improve the overall well-being of residents in urban areas. Ultimately, this research-driven approach contributes to the creation of safer and more vibrant urban communities, where individuals can thrive without the fear of crime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Readings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Chapter 1: Research Process in Crow, I., &amp; Semmens, N. (2007). Researching criminology.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/ebookcentral.proquest.com\/lib\/bmcc\/reader.action?docID=332713&amp;ppg=20\">https:\/\/ebookcentral.proquest.com\/lib\/bmcc\/reader.action?docID=332713&amp;ppg=20<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n        <div id=\"ep-gutenberg-content-a679bd5194afec2e89ced88e98bb8a6c\" class=\"ep-gutenberg-content aligncenter ep-percentage-width   ep-content-protection-disabled\">\n            <div class=\"embedpress-inner-iframe emebedpress-unit-percent ep-doc-a679bd5194afec2e89ced88e98bb8a6c\" style=\"max-width:600%\" id=\"embedpress-pdf-1708030896596\">\n                <div >\n                    <div class=\"ep-embed-content-wraper\"><div class=\"position-right-wraper gutenberg-pdf-wraper\"><iframe title=\"Unit 4: How do we know what we know? Using systematic research to understand crime and justice in urban communities\" class=\"embedpress-embed-document-pdf embedpress-pdf-1708030896596\" style=\"width:600%;height:600px; max-width:100%; display: inline-block\" src=\"https:\/\/openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu\/crj-2041700-criminal-justice-and-the-urban-community-margaryan-spring-2024\/wp-admin\/admin-ajax.php?action=get_viewer&#038;file=https%3A%2F%2Fopenlab.bmcc.cuny.edu%2Fcrj-204-1400-criminal-justice-and-the-urban-community-margaryan-spring-2024%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F3569%2F2024%2F02%2FResearching_Criminology_-_Pg_20-31.pdf#key=dGhlbWVNb2RlPWRlZmF1bHQmdG9vbGJhcj10cnVlJnBvc2l0aW9uPXRvcCZwcmVzZW50YXRpb249dHJ1ZSZsYXp5TG9hZD1mYWxzZSZkb3dubG9hZD10cnVlJmNvcHlfdGV4dD10cnVlJmFkZF90ZXh0PXRydWUmZHJhdz1mYWxzZSZkb2Nfcm90YXRpb249dHJ1ZSZhZGRfaW1hZ2U9dHJ1ZSZkb2NfZGV0YWlscz10cnVlJnpvb21faW49dHJ1ZSZ6b29tX291dD10cnVlJmZpdF92aWV3PXRydWUmYm9va21hcms9dHJ1ZSZmbGlwYm9va190b29sYmFyX3Bvc2l0aW9uPWJvdHRvbSZzZWxlY3Rpb25fdG9vbD0wJnNjcm9sbGluZz0tMSZzcHJlYWRzPS0xJndhdGVybWFya190ZXh0PSZ3YXRlcm1hcmtfZm9udF9zaXplPTQ4JndhdGVybWFya19jb2xvcj0lMjMwMDAwMDAmd2F0ZXJtYXJrX29wYWNpdHk9MTUmd2F0ZXJtYXJrX3N0eWxlPWNlbnRlcg==\" frameborder=\"0\" oncontextmenu=\"return false;\"><\/iframe> <p class=\"embedpress-el-powered\">Powered By EmbedPress<\/p><\/div><\/div>                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">DeKeserdy, W. S. (2019). <em>Innovative Methods of Gathering Survey Data on Violence Against Women.<\/em> In Deflem, M., &amp; Silva, D. (Eds.). (2019). Methods of criminology and criminal justice research. Emerald Publishing Limited.<\/h3>\n\n\n        <div id=\"ep-gutenberg-content-6ce6e8460f817707d89ad13936ca49b4\" class=\"ep-gutenberg-content aligncenter ep-percentage-width   ep-content-protection-disabled\">\n            <div class=\"embedpress-inner-iframe emebedpress-unit-percent ep-doc-6ce6e8460f817707d89ad13936ca49b4\" style=\"max-width:600%\" id=\"embedpress-pdf-1708030939963\">\n                <div >\n                    <div class=\"ep-embed-content-wraper\"><div class=\"position-right-wraper gutenberg-pdf-wraper\"><iframe title=\"Unit 4: How do we know what we know? 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Brennan Center for Justice (July 2022):  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brennancenter.org\/our-work\/research-reports\/myths-and-realities-understanding-recent-trends-violent-crime\">https:\/\/www.brennancenter.org\/our-work\/research-reports\/myths-and-realities-understanding-recent-trends-violent-crime<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Marshall Project (2023). 4 Reasons We Should Worry About Missing Crime Data. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themarshallproject.org\/2023\/07\/13\/fbi-crime-rates-data-gap-nibrs\">https:\/\/www.themarshallproject.org\/2023\/07\/13\/fbi-crime-rates-data-gap-nibrs<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Videos <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Missing Data in Criminal Justice Reform<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"nv-iframe-embed\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Missing Data in Criminal Justice Reform\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/vWxEwFoZG5Q?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Missing FBI Data <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"nv-iframe-embed\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Why the FBI is missing so much crime data\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/l7PGP5RPQC8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Learn More about the NCVS (Adult Participants, English)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"nv-iframe-embed\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Learn More about the NCVS (Adult Participants, English)\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/AT3wFwLS2uo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">PowerPoint <\/h2>\n\n\n        <div id=\"ep-gutenberg-content-cac22c42d6e9547b8484e4ec734155bc\" class=\"ep-gutenberg-content aligncenter ep-percentage-width   ep-content-protection-disabled\">\n            <div class=\"embedpress-inner-iframe emebedpress-unit-percent ep-doc-cac22c42d6e9547b8484e4ec734155bc\" style=\"max-width:600%\" id=\"embedpress-pdf-1708030666500\">\n                <div >\n                    <div class=\"ep-embed-content-wraper\"><div class=\"position-right-wraper gutenberg-pdf-wraper\"><iframe title=\"Unit 4: How do we know what we know? 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