Criminology Research Papers/Topics

The Prevalence and Effects of Domestic Violence Against Women in Lagos State

ABSTRACT The over-riding aim of this research work is to examine the prevalence and effects of domestic violence against women in Lagos State, a case study of Mushin Local Government Area.  To effectively carry out this research, data was collected in form of questionnaire from respondents who are people living and working in Mushin LGA. (150) one hundred and fifty questionnaire were administered, (118) one hundred and eighteen copies were returned and (100) hundred copies are used. After cr...

The Nigeria Police Force and Crime Control in Lagos State: A Case Study of Special Anti-Robbery Squad, Ikeja Police Command

ABSTRACT The aim of this research work is to examine the role of Nigeria Police Force and crime control in Lagos State, a case study of Special Anti-Robbery Squad, Ikeja Police Command, Lagos State.  To effectively carry out this research, data was collected in form of questionnaire from respondents who are staff of Special Anti-Robbery Squad. (200) two hundred questionnaire were administered, (187) one hundred and eighty seven copies were returned and (180) one hundred and eighty copies are...

The Need to Eradicate Crime Rate in Lagos State: A Case Study of Eti-Osa Local Government Area

ABSTRACT The aim of this research work is to examine the need to eradicate crime rate in Lagos State, a case study of Eti-Osa Local Government Area.  To effectively carry out this research, data was collected in form of questionnaire from respondents who lives in Eti-Osa Local Government Area. (150) one hundred and fifty questionnaire were administered, (127) one hundred and twenty seven copies were returned and (120) one hundred and twenty copies are used. After critical analysis of the dat...

NIGERIA POLICE AND EXCESSIVE USE OF POWER

ABSTRACT The aim of this research work is to examine the Nigeria Police and excessive use of power, a case study of Special Anti-Robbery Squad, Ikeja Police Command, Lagos State.  To effectively carry out this research, data was collected in form of questionnaire from respondents who are staff of Special Anti-Robbery Squad. (120) one hundred and twenty questionnaire were administered, (107) one hundred and seven copies were returned and (100) one hundred copies are used. After critical analy...

MONEY LAUNDERING AND ITS IMPLICATIONS IN THE ECONOMY

ABSTRACT The over-riding aim of this research work is to examine money laundering and its implications in the economy, a case study of Economic and Financial Crime Commission, Lagos. To effectively carry out this research, data was collected in form of questionnaire from respondents who are staff of Economic and Financial Crime Commission, Lagos. (120) one hundred and twenty questionnaire were administered, (107) one hundred and seven copies were returned and (100) hundred copies are used. Af...

ELECTRONIC SECURITY ROLE OF PRIVATE AND PUBLIC SECTOR IN ELECTRONIC SECURITY

ABSTRACT The over-riding aim of this research work is to examine the roles of private and public sectors in electronic security, a case study of Guaranty Trust Bank Plc. To effectively carry out this research, data was collected in form of questionnaire from respondents who are staff of Guaranty Trust Bank Plc. Seventy (70) questionnaires was administered, fifty eight (58) was returned and fifty (50) copies was used. After critical analysis of the data collected, findings revealed that the ro...

Police response to crime prevention and control in ido local government area of Ibadan, Oyo state, Nigeria.

The prevalence of crime in the world today is a cause for serious concern for all and sundry. It undermines the social fabric by eroding the sense of safety and security in the society according to the nature and extent of crime committed. Specifically, the existence of crime in any society constitute a problem when its incidence is as rampant in the society as to constitute a threat to the society of persons and property, as well as social order and solidarity (Anthony Adebayo, 2013). This s...

Conflict and Its Impact on Organizational Performance

ABSTRACT In a society where people with a diverse interests, views, and values coexist, differences between such individuals and groups are to be expected. The objective of this research study is to look at conflict and its impact on performance in an organization, as well as possible solution to the problems. This study shows that Conflict stems from incompatibility of goals and interest and if it continued it will destroy the Organization. Conflict affects the Organization in several way...

THE ROLES OF HUMAN RIGHTS AND PUBLIC COMPLAINT COMMISSION: A STUDY OF CHILD ABUSE IN NIGERIA

ABSTRACT The study examined the role of Human Rights institutions in the country in addressing the problem of child abuse. The objective of this study is causes, types and effects of child abuse on the child, the family and the nation.  The work is meant to draw closer attention on this increasing scourge and access measures of addressing to preserve the fundamental human rights of the child as entrenched under the Nigeria Child Right Act.  In the study, the researcher defined ...

The Revival of Comparative Criminology in a Globalised World: Local Variances and Indigenous Over‐representation

Abstract In this article, I first examine the viability of comparative criminological research in a globalised world. Further, I test the validity of some global explanatory models against the local situation in countries that appear to resist the dominant trend, such as the Netherlands and Canada. I then zoom in even further to the intra‐national differences in some federal nations, such as Canada and Australia, where this situation is often linked to the overrepresentation of Indigenous p...

Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect with Parent Training: Evidence and Opportunities

Summary Researchers have identified four common co-occurring parental risk factors—substance abuse, mental illness, domestic violence, and child conduct problems—that lead to child maltreat-ment. The extent to which maltreatment prevention programs must directly address these risk factors to improve responsiveness to parenting programs or can directly focus on improving parenting skills, says Richard Barth, remains uncertain. Barth begins by describing how each of the four parental issue...


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