Criminological Highlights
@crimhighlights.bsky.social
We are a free journal providing accessible summaries of criminological research.
Housed at the University of Toronto's Centre for Criminology and Sociolegal Studies.
Subscribe at http://crimhighlights.ca
Housed at the University of Toronto's Centre for Criminology and Sociolegal Studies.
Subscribe at http://crimhighlights.ca
You can read, download, and distribute our "Special Issue" on bail, pretrial detention, and evidence for free here or by visiting our website (www.crimhighlights.ca) : irp.cdn-website.com/63cb20a6/fil... 4/
irp.cdn-website.com
September 29, 2025 at 10:18 PM
You can read, download, and distribute our "Special Issue" on bail, pretrial detention, and evidence for free here or by visiting our website (www.crimhighlights.ca) : irp.cdn-website.com/63cb20a6/fil... 4/
Therefore, we decided to compile a list of "Highlighted" research papers on bail and pretrial detention and summarize their findings. What they seem to show is that these reforms may actually have the exact opposite effect. 3/
September 29, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Therefore, we decided to compile a list of "Highlighted" research papers on bail and pretrial detention and summarize their findings. What they seem to show is that these reforms may actually have the exact opposite effect. 3/
These proposed reforms are never backed by evidence that they will make us safer, decrease recidivism, or even prevent accused persons from skipping court. 2/
September 29, 2025 at 10:18 PM
These proposed reforms are never backed by evidence that they will make us safer, decrease recidivism, or even prevent accused persons from skipping court. 2/
And don't forget to subscribe to the journal for free at www.crimhighlights.ca to get advance copies of every issue sent directly to your inbox: www.crimhighlights.ca 2/
Criminological Highlights
Free journal summarizing topical research in criminal justice
www.crimhighlights.ca
September 29, 2025 at 10:09 PM
And don't forget to subscribe to the journal for free at www.crimhighlights.ca to get advance copies of every issue sent directly to your inbox: www.crimhighlights.ca 2/
You can also check out our article for the @johnhowardcanada.bsky.social on the history and failure of "three-strikes" policy here:
johnhoward.ca/blog/and-its... 4
johnhoward.ca/blog/and-its... 4
“And it’s Three Strikes You’re Out at the Old… Election… Game!” : The John Howard Society of Canada
johnhoward.ca
September 19, 2025 at 6:00 PM
You can also check out our article for the @johnhowardcanada.bsky.social on the history and failure of "three-strikes" policy here:
johnhoward.ca/blog/and-its... 4
johnhoward.ca/blog/and-its... 4
Thankfully, we compiled a "Special Issue" on Harsh Punishments and Mandatory Minimum Sentences that highlights criminological studies on their efficacy. Hopefully the public - and Poilievre - will take a look at the data so they don't fall victim to this BS:
irp.cdn-website.com/63cb20a6/fil... 3
irp.cdn-website.com/63cb20a6/fil... 3
irp.cdn-website.com
September 19, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Thankfully, we compiled a "Special Issue" on Harsh Punishments and Mandatory Minimum Sentences that highlights criminological studies on their efficacy. Hopefully the public - and Poilievre - will take a look at the data so they don't fall victim to this BS:
irp.cdn-website.com/63cb20a6/fil... 3
irp.cdn-website.com/63cb20a6/fil... 3
If Poilievre took one look at the publicly available evidence, or even one look at history, he would see that this will not serve Canada and is unlikely to make us safer. 2
September 19, 2025 at 6:00 PM
If Poilievre took one look at the publicly available evidence, or even one look at history, he would see that this will not serve Canada and is unlikely to make us safer. 2
You can read and download the full issue at: www.crimhighlights.ca/criminologic.... To receive new issues as soon as they are released, please consider subscribing (it's free!).
Criminological Highlights Vol. 22, No. 3 - June 2025
Themes: (1) offenders, long sentences, and public perceptions (2) outdated risk assessments and validation (3) improving neighbourhoods to reduce violent crime (4) children and exposure to family viol...
www.crimhighlights.ca
June 25, 2025 at 5:40 PM
You can read and download the full issue at: www.crimhighlights.ca/criminologic.... To receive new issues as soon as they are released, please consider subscribing (it's free!).
To get first access to new issues, be sure to subscribe via our website: crimhighlights.ca.
Criminological Highlights
Free journal summarizing topical research in criminal justice
crimhighlights.ca
May 1, 2025 at 9:28 PM
To get first access to new issues, be sure to subscribe via our website: crimhighlights.ca.
If interested in these and other criminology-related topics, you can download all past issues of #crimhighlights, and subscribe (for free!) for future issues, at www.crimhighlights.ca. 6/6
Criminological Highlights
Free journal summarizing topical research in criminal justice
www.crimhighlights.ca
February 6, 2025 at 6:36 PM
If interested in these and other criminology-related topics, you can download all past issues of #crimhighlights, and subscribe (for free!) for future issues, at www.crimhighlights.ca. 6/6
Anderson et al (2024) ... 5/
February 6, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Anderson et al (2024) ... 5/
Item 8 talks more about how conditions of release, which are meant to ensure public safety and that the (legally innocent) accused appears in court, are typically seen as "punitive." They also result in "long-term harms" that are similar to those experienced by persons found legally guilty ... 4/
February 6, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Item 8 talks more about how conditions of release, which are meant to ensure public safety and that the (legally innocent) accused appears in court, are typically seen as "punitive." They also result in "long-term harms" that are similar to those experienced by persons found legally guilty ... 4/