A short history of randomized experiments in criminology: a meager feast

Article Abstract:

The growth and decrease in the use of randomized experiments by the California Youth Authority (CYA), the U.S. National Institute of Justice (NIJ) and the British Home Office and its advantages are discussed. The Cambridge-Somerville Youth Study is believed to be the first large-scale randomized experiment ever conducted in criminology.

History

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The production of criminological experiments

Article Abstract:

The production of crime and justice field experiments during he 1990s is examined using data collected on the characteristics of criminology experiments funded by the National Institute of Justice (NIJ).

Research and Testing Services, Scientific Research and Development Services, Administration of Air and Water Resource and Solid Waste Management Programs, Science, Research & Development, Basic Research, Solid Waste R&D, Evaluation

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Explaining feast or famine in randomized field trials: Medical science and criminology compared

Article Abstract:

Feast of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) in medical science and comparative famine in criminology is explained. Barriers for proliferation of RCTs in criminology are discussed.

Comparative analysis, Medical sciences

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