Unraveled is the result of over 7 years of research to bridge the gap between criminology and private sector security and crime prevention efforts. With 600+ footnotes, the goal of this book is to improve upon our security and crime prevention decisions using evidence-based research. The objectives of the book are to: Understand the criminology […]

Violent crimes represent a small but significant portion of the reported crime in the United States.  Categorically, violent crimes occur at a much lower frequency as compared to property crimes and disorder crimes.  However, violent crimes can cause significant harm.  While a robust body of knowledge regarding the effectiveness of crime prevention measures for property […]

Human trafficking has been identified as a global problem and occurs in most countries, including the United States. Traffickers use force, fraud and other coercive tactics to lure, exploit, and control victims. Youth are especially vulnerable to such tactics, particularly those with risk factors such as prior abuse and runaways. This article provides insights into […]