CoPP in the news

The psychosocial impact of volunteer tourism in the favelas of Rio de Janeiro (Favelas@LSE)
‘Slum tourism’ is a growing trend in ‘exotic’ and ‘yet-to-develop’ contexts. In this post, Jessica Aquino, a postdoctoral scholar in the School of Community Resources and Development, discusses her research into the psychosocial impact of the interaction between tourists and favela dwellers on favela communities. 

The Furgeson shooting has increased attention on police use of body-worn cameras. Mike White, professor in the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice has been quoted extensively on the subject:
Why Cops in Ferguson Don't Have Body Cameras (TIME)
What Happens When Police Officer Wear Body Cameras (Wall Street Journal)
Diagnostic Center Debrief of "Objective Record": Key Considerations for Officer Body-Worn Cameras (OJP Diagnostic Center)
More Officers Wearing Body Cameras (Wall Street Journal)
Here's When Cops Are Justified In Using Force Against Protesters (Business Insider)
Ferguson shooting amplifies calls for police to wear video cameras (The Christian Science Monitor)
Could Body Cams Reduce Police Tensions? (Discovery News)

Engaging with the untidy world of nonprofits (Social Science Space)
Mark Hager, associate professor in the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice, discusses the nonprofit sector and his recent award-winning paper, "Engagement Motivations in Professional Associations."

A place to call home: ASU students move into residence halls (ASU photo gallery)
Trenton Kennedy, a fresman majoring in criminology, is one of the students featured during move-in weekend.

Leah Duran (The Student Conservation Association)
Parks and recreation management alumna profile on conservation corps blog. 

The Association Between Protective Actions and Homicide Risk: Findings from the Oklahoma Lethality Assessment Study (Insurancenewsnet)
Jill Messing's study focuses on the relationship between women's risk of homicide as measured by the Danger Assessment and 13 protective actions. Messing is an associate professor in the School of Social Work. 

Government Agencies Face Staffing Shortages As More Workers Retire (KJZZ)
Potential shortages in public safety and other government agencies are a concern across the country as experienced workers leave their positions. We talked with Thom Reilly, Director of Arizona State University’s Morrison Institute and the former CEO of Clark County, Nev.

Coeur d'Alene announces Lee White as new police chief (Coeur d'Alene Post Falls)
Lee White earned a bachelor's degree in criminology and criminal justice from ASU.