By Dr. Jarrod Sadulski
Belize Central Prison’s recidivism rate is only 10 percent, a long way from the 83 percent recidivism rate in the United States. AMU’s Dr. Jarrod Sadulski visited the prison to gain firsthand insight into the exceptional success of its rehabilitation programs.
By Dr. Jarrod Sadulski
Colombia is a world leader in cocaine production. Coca leaves continue to be grown in Colombia’s Andes mountains, despite various efforts to eradicate the crop and deter farmers.
By Dudley Bush and Jessica Lee
The Cognitive Community model has contributed to significant reductions in recidivism rates in Virginia. Learn about the VADOC’s challenges in maintaining program fidelity as it worked to expand and replicate the program throughout the state.
By Robert Brzenchek
Cybersecurity threats from Russia, China and other transnational crime groups are increasing in both scope and intensity. Learn how cross-agency collaboration is needed to protect national security interests.
By Pat Welsh
In Ohio, a local community initiative to reduce gun violence (CIRGV) has seen law enforcement, social services, and the community come together. Learn how CIRGV began and how it has greatly reduced gang-related homicides.
By Robert Brzenchek
Increasing gang violence is not only a criminal justice concern, but also a public health concern. Addressing the problem and keeping communities safe requires a holistic approach and evidence-based strategies.
Cocaine grown and processed in Colombia most commonly enters the United States through the Southwest border. When Colombian cocaine reaches Mexico, Mexican transnational criminal organizations smuggle it into the United States by various means, including through tunnels.
By Robert Brzenchek
Drone technology is one of the latest tools gangs are taking advantage of. Learn about the multiple ways gangs are using drones, as well as how they are intercepting police drones to facilitate their criminal activities.
New reports are emerging from Mexico that jailed drug kingpin Joaquin El Chapo Guzmán is being psychologically tortured in his Cuidad Juárez prison.