Alaska Justice Forum ; Vol. 5, No. 2 (Summer 1988)
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Alaska Department of CorrectionsAlaska Natives
Bethel, Alaska
bush justice
correctional populations
corrections
crime
international crime rates
property crime
rural justiceviolent crimeYukon-Kuskokwim Delta, Alaska
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The Summer 1988 issue of the Alaska Justice Forum features an article presenting 1985-1986 crime statistics for eight predominately Yup'ik villages in the Bethel area of Alaska, with preliminary analysis indicating that crime rates in rural Alaska may higher than statewide or national averages — although data from such a small sample should be viewed with caution. A Bureau of Justice Statistics study which examined data from the United Nations, the International Police Organization (Interpol), and the World Health Organization on crime rates internationally finds that violent crime and property crime appear to be higher in the United States than in other countries for which data is available. July 1988 population figures for Alaska Department of Corrections facilities are presented.Table of Contents
"Rural Crime Rates High" by Nella Lee / "International Crime Rates (A BJS Report)" / "Recent BJS Reports" / "SEARCH Conference" / "Research Needs Identified" / "Snowden Assumes Presidency" / "Data Base Directory Available" / "1989–90 Judicial Fellows Program" / "Alaska Department of Corrections Profile of Population"Date
1988-06Source
Alaska Justice ForumPublisher
Justice Center, University of Alaska AnchorageType
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Alaska Justice Forum 5(2), Summer 1988Collections
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