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Exploring the geography of suicide threats and suicide attempts: An application of Risk Terrain Modeling by Lersch, Kim M.

“…The purpose of this research is twofold: first, the spatial distribution of 911 emergency calls for service to the police for suicides in progress and threats…”
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An exploratory spatiotemporal analysis of domestic disturbance calls for service in 2020: The case of Tampa, Florida, USA by Lersch, Kim M.

“…As the world continues to struggle with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been much speculation on the impact of the virus on crime rates,…”
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COVID-19 and Mental Health: An Examination of 911 Calls for Service by Lersch, Kim M

“…Abstract The purpose of this study was to explore the rate and geographic distribution of 911 calls for service related to mental health issues during the…”
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Does routine activity theory still matter during COVID-19 restrictions? The geography of sexual assaults before, during, and after COVID-19 restrictions by Lersch, Kim M., Hart, Timothy C.

“…On March 10, 2020, the Governor of the State of Michigan, USA, declared a state of emergency in response to COVID-19. Within days, schools were closed;…”
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Police Accountability: A Case for Gaining Traction by Lersch, Kim M

“…Abstract This commentary responds to the review of the state of police accountability written by Carol Archbold. In light of the tumultuous months of civil…”
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Returning Citizens and Point of Entry: Is There a Match? by Fogel, Sondra J., Lersch, Kim M., Ringhoff, Daniel, Grosholz, Jessica M.

“…The period after incarceration and the influence of neighborhood effects are gaining interest among scholars as a small body of evidence is illustrating the…”
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Environmental Justice, Lead, and Crime: Exploring the Spatial Distribution and Impact of Industrial Facilities in Hillsborough County, Florida by Lersch, Kim M., Hart, Timothy C.

“…This research explores relationships between the spatial distribution of industrial facilities that release lead and lead compounds, community characteristics,…”
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Latino Immigrant Acculturation and Crime by Alvarez-Rivera, Lorna L., Nobles, Matt R., Lersch, Kim M.

“…Recent debate on the future of immigration policy in the United States has spawned much discussion on social costs and consequences for immigrants, such as…”
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General Strain Theory and the Relationship Between Early Victimization and Drug Use by Carson, Dena C., Sullivan, Christopher J., Cochran, John K., Lersch, Kim M.

“…This study uses general strain theory to examine the direct and indirect relationship between early victimization and drug use. Few previous studies measure…”
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Police use of force and neighbourhood characteristics: an examination of structural disadvantage, crime, and resistance by Lersch, Kim M., Bazley, Thomas, Mieczkowski, Thomas, Childs, Kristina

“…This study examines relationships between the force levels applied by police officers and the characteristics of the neighbourhoods where these events…”
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Editorial by Lersch, Kim M.

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Police Accountability: The Role of Citizen Oversight by Lersch, Kim M

“…"Police Accountability: The Role of Citizen Oversight" by Samuel Walker is reviewed…”
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BOOK REVIEWS by Lersch, Kim M., Maddan, Sean, Carter, David E.

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BOOK REVIEWS by Lersch, Kim M., Maddan, Sean, Carter, David E.

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