Conference Presentations
Conferences
Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences 2022
Eurogang Workshop 2022
Western Society of Criminology 2022
Abstract
In recent years, the topic of immigration has gained increased attention from politicians, policymakers, and media. This attention has centered on the prevalence of undocumented immigrants entering and residing within the United States, concern over increasing crime rates involving undocumented immigrants, and the appropriateness of the various policies aimed at controlling the influx of undocumented immigration into the US. Yet, the empirical evidence on issues confronted by undocumented immigrants once settled in the US is scarce at best. The studies presented in this panel explore issues related to crime and victimization of undocumented immigrants in the US, an area vastly understudied.
The focus of this study is to examine the role of undocumented status when it comes to rates of self-reported violent victimization. This study will use data collected through the Arizona Arrestee Reporting Information Network (AARIN). We will examine undocumented immigrants arrested in Maricopa County, Arizona, from 2007 through 2013 and compare their responses to those with legal status and citizenship. These data will help shed light on the experiences of undocumented immigrants so that their needs can be better addressed. Policy implications will be discussed.
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Using data collected through the Arizona Arrestee Reporting Information Network (AARIN), the present study examines data collected from 150 immigrant women arrested in Maricopa County, Arizona, from 2007 through 2013. The aim of the present study is to shed light on the lives of women detained in local jails, with a focus on the lives and experiences of immigrant women. Analyses will examine similarities and differences in the arrest histories and self-reported substance use of undocumented women compared to immigrant women living legally in the U.S. Policy implications will be addressed.
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Using data collected through the Arizona Arrestee Reporting Information Network (AARIN), this study will examine self-reported mental health of older arrestees (55+) compared to younger arrestees in a jail population, and how this is affected by immigration status and situational characteristics such as living conditions and financial stability. This study provides unique insight into the underlying factors that lead to arrests by interviewing individuals who have been arrested but have not yet been convicted. As the elderly jail and prison population increases, the need for a comprehensive understanding of the public health and policy implications of this census change is imminent.
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