Search Results - "Breetzke, Gregory"

The Importance of Space and Time in Aggravated Assault Victimization by Breetzke, Gregory D.

“…Interpersonal crimes such as aggravated assault greatly impacts upon an individuals’ sense of personal safety and security as the crime results in a physical…”
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The concentration of urban crime in space by race: evidence from South Africa by Breetzke, Gregory D.

“…Crime inequality in neighborhoods by race is blamed on social inequalities borne out of segregation and economic discrimination. South Africa is a country…”
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Factors impacting urban greenspace usage: new evidence from South Africa by Struwig, Christiaan, Davis, Nerhene, Breetzke, Gregory D.

“…This paper examines the factors that impact urban greenspace (UGS) usage in three urban parks in the city of Tshwane, South Africa. Guided by systems theory,…”
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COVID-19 and the academe in South Africa : not business as usual by Breetzke, Gregory D., Greve, Michelle, Hedding, David W., Nel, Werner, Jansen van Vuuren, Bettine

“…The famous R.E.M. song laments ‘It’s the end of the world as we know it, I had some time alone, I feel fine…’. Many South Africans would agree that COVID-19…”
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The spatial relationship between tuberculosis and alcohol outlets in the township of Mamelodi, South Africa by Booi, Lazola, D Breetzke, Gregory

“…Background: The availability of alcohol in society is known to increase the risk of a range of negative health outcomes. Objectives: The aim of this research…”
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Gang Membership and Gang Crime in New Zealand: A National Study Identifying Spatial Risk Factors by Breetzke, Gregory D., Curtis-Ham, Sophie, Gilbert, Jarrod, Tibby, Che

“…In this exploratory study, we identify the spatial risk factors associated with gang membership and gang crime in New Zealand using social disorganization as a…”
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The Association Between the Fear of Crime, and Mental and Physical Wellbeing in New Zealand by Pearson, Amber L., Breetzke, Gregory D.

“…Researchers have provided cler evidence that the fear of crime can lead to various mental health-related issues including anxiety and psychological distress…”
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A Cross-National Spatial Study of Crime Using Variables Informed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) by Groeneveld, Gretha, Breetzke, Gregory

“…Cross-national spatial studies of crime are rare. Reasons are manifold but include the lack of standardization of variables across, often diverse, contexts. In…”
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The 'contestation of crime': Using a spatial theory of crime to examine livestock theft among small-scale farmers in Swartruggens, North West province by Breetzke, Gregory D., Mosesi, Nthabiseng, Bester, Pieter

“…Crime is a complex and multi-layered phenomenon that impacts the lives of every South African. One crime type - and its causes and consequences - that has been…”
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The changing and challenging research landscape in South Africa by Breetzke, Gregory D., Hedding, David W.

“…In this paper we critically examine the research landscape in South Africa. We do this by documenting the progression and transformation of the country's…”
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The changing demography of academic staff at higher education institutions (HEIs) in South Africa by Breetzke, Gregory D, Hedding, David W

“…In this work, we contribute to the debate on the transformation of higher education institutions (HEIs) in post-apartheid South Africa by examining the…”
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The association between weather and crime in a township setting in South Africa by Potgieter, Arminn, Fabris-Rotelli, Inger N., Breetzke, Gregory, Wright, Caradee Y.

“…The association between various meteorological parameters and crime is well-established in developed contexts. In contrast in this study, we investigated the…”
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The academic staff profile of Geographers at higher education institutions (HEIs) in South Africa: the challenges for transformation by Breetzke, Gregory D., Hedding, David W, Pijper, Lauren

“…South Africa's first national democratic elections in 1994 marked a turning point in the history of the country. Since democracy much of the focus of African…”
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Moving Home: Examining the Independent Effects of Individual- and Neighborhood-Level Residential Mobility on Recidivism in High-Risk Parolees by Breetzke, Gregory, Polaschek, Devon

“…A number of studies have shown that the residential mobility of an offender postrelease can significantly influence recidivism. Research has also shown how the…”
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Seasonal Assault and Neighborhood Deprivation in South Africa: Some Preliminary Findings by Breetzke, Gregory D., Cohn, Ellen G.

“…Little is known about spatial and temporal variations of violent crime in South Africa. This article addresses this gap by investigating the seasonality of…”
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The vagaries of variables: Towards a standardised approach for variable selection in spatial crime research by Groeneveld, Gretha, Breetzke, Gregory D

“…Studies using the social disorganisation theory as a framework to explain crime are commonplace globally. There are numerous inconsistencies however in the…”
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The Relationship Between City “Greenness” and Homicide in the US: Evidence Over a 30-Year Period by Sanciangco, Jonnell C., Breetzke, Gregory D., Lin, Zihan, Wang, Yuhao, Clevenger, Kimberly A., Pearson, Amber L.

“…Residents in US cities are exposed to high levels of stress and violent crime. At the same time, a number of cities have put forward “greening” efforts which…”
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Close proximity to alcohol outlets is associated with increased serious violent crime in New Zealand by Day, Peter, Breetzke, Gregory, Kingham, Simon, Campbell, Malcolm

“…To examine the association between geographic access to alcohol outlets and serious violent crime in New Zealand. A national study of alcohol outlet access and…”
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The proximity of sexual violence to schools: evidence from a township in South Africa by Breetzke, Gregory D., Fabris-Rotelli, Inger, Modiba, Jacob, Edelstein, Ian S.

“…Schools are unique places that greatly influence the daily lives of learners. Examining any factors that may be contributing to school absenteeism and dropout…”
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Do crime generators exist in a developing context? An exploratory study in the township of Khayelitsha, South Africa by Breetzke, Gregory D., Edelstein, Ian S.

“…Crime generators are places that increase the risk of crime occurring due mainly to the fact that they attract a large number of motivated offenders and…”
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