Graham, William and Robertson, Annette (2022) Exploring criminal justice policy transfer models and mobilities using a case study of violence reduction. Criminology & Criminal Justice, 22, (3), pp. 423-441. https://doi.org/10.1177/1748895821991607.
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Although there is growing interest in criminal justice policy transfer, a dearth of empirical research in this area has been acknowledged. This article addresses this gap by presenting the results of research conducted on a case of policy transfer of a criminal justice programme, focused on group/gang violence reduction, from America to Scotland. Policy transfer models were used to develop, frame and conduct the analysis of what was considered a ‘successful’ programme transfer; however, it was found that no single model could fully account conceptually for a key finding of the research, namely a policy transfer ‘backflow’. This article details the key processes, mechanisms and outcomes of the policy transfer and in doing so reflects on the usefulness of orthodox and non-orthodox/social-constructionist policy transfer approaches in understanding the outcomes of this case of criminal justice programme transfer.
MM-MO Crime and law > Organised crime
MM-MO Crime and law > Crime > Substance related crime
MM-MO Crime and law > Crime deterrence
MM-MO Crime and law > Justice and enforcement system
VA Geographic area > International
VA Geographic area > United States
VA Geographic area > Europe > United Kingdom > Scotland
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