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1. Two Scales for the Measurement of Mexican-American Identity.

Author

Teske, Raymond and Nelson, Bardin H.

Abstract

The development of scales to measure Mexican American identification with their population is discussed in this paper. The scales measure (1) identification with the Mexican American population using attitudinal items (Identity Scale) and (2) interaction behavior with the Mexican American population (Interaction Scale). The sample consisted of all Spanish surnamed males employed in the Texas communities of Waco (selected for pretesting), Austin, McAllen, and Lubbock. Names and occupations of Spanish surnamed males were obtained from the city directory. They were divided into occupations (labor, farm, or other) and 4 status groups. Individuals were interviewed in a random order using the 16 items in the Identity Scale and the 19 in the Interaction Scale. A panel of 5 Mexican Americans active in their communities assisted in developing the interview schedule and selecting items for the scales. To determine scale validity, each panel member was asked to evaluate the respondents' identification with the Mexican American population. Item analysis and intercorrelation are also discussed and scale items are given. (NQ)

Published
1973

2. An Analysis of Status Mobility Patterns among Middle-Class Mexican Americans in Texas. Anglo Interaction Index. Report Six.

Author

Teske, Raymond and Nelson, Bardin H.

Abstract

The development of a scale for measuring the interaction of Mexican Americans with Anglos (Anglo Interaction Index) was discussed. The scale was part of a larger investigation on status mobility among middle-class Mexican Americans in Texas. Data was collected in Waco (selected for pretesting), Austin, McAllen, and Lubbock. These communities were chosen primarily for their proximity to the Texas-Mexico border. The sample consisted of all Spanish surnamed males employed in these communities. Fourteen items which distinguished between interaction and non-interaction with Anglos were selected and dichotomized. The Kuder-Richardson formula to compute the coefficient of internal consistency was used to test scale reliability. The total scores on the Anglo Interaction Index were compared with the total scores on 2 scales used to measure interaction with Mexican Americans and identification with the Mexican American population. The data showed that (1) as interaction with Mexican Americans decreased, interaction with Anglos increased significantly and (2) as identification with the Mexican American population decreased, interaction with Anglos increased. Tabular data included the scale items, a comparison of means by community, and item analysis and intercorrelation. (NQ)

Published
1973

3. Status Mobility Patterns Among Middle-Class Mexican Americans in Texas: A Theoretical Orientation.

Author

Teske, Raymond and Nelson, Bardin H.

Abstract

In an attempt to analyze what social characteristics may account for the Mexican American's "apparent slow rate" of both upward mobility and assimilation into the dominant American culture, this paper postulates a conceptual model of Mexican American mobility patterns that is based on theories of socialization, the marginal man, acculturation, and assimilation. One figure and 40 footnotes are included. Related documents are ED 032 157 and ED 042 556. (BO)

Published
1971

5. Pre-service correctional officers: what do they thing about treatment?

Author

Paboojian, Aliene and Teske, Raymond H.C., Jr.

Subjects
Correctional personnel -- Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Prisons -- Social aspects, Prisoners -- Social aspects, Law
Abstract

This article presents the findings from a study of 319 correctional officers enrolled in the pre-service academies of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice-Institutional Division and focuses on their attitudes toward treatment programs in the prison system. The findings are based on surveys administered to approximately equal numbers of officers at the beginning of the pre-service academy and at the conclusion of the pre-service academy. The dependent variable consisted of a master scale consisting of fifty-nine dichotomous items that was designed to measure attitudes toward six treatment programs. This same scale had been used twice previously in studies of in-service correctional officers' attitudes. Three variables were found to be of particular significance in explaining variation in correctional officers' attitudes: race/ethnicity, size of the town in which the officer was living when the officer entered the academy, and age. The first two are of primary significance because they support the position that movement away from the homogeneous 'good old boy,' Caucasian, rural-dominated correctional officer staff toward a more diverse staff has, in fact, led to recruitment of individuals who hold more positive attitudes toward treatment programs. Contrary to expectations, a significant difference was not found between the attitudes of male and female correctional officers.

Published
1997

7. An analysis of the prosecutory effects of a child sexual abuse victim-witness program.

Author

Dible, Debra A. and Teske, Raymond H.C., Jr.

Subjects
Children as witnesses -- Management, Child sexual abuse -- Testimony
Abstract

On 17 August 1985 the District Attorney's office of Collin County, Texas established a victim-witness assistance program, including a special program and staff to work with the victims of child sexual abuse. An examination of all child sexual abuse cases prosecuted from 1983 through 1989 revealed that, subsequent to the introduction of the victim-witness program, the success rate at trial for cases of child sexual abuse almost doubled, from 38 percent to 72 percent; defendants were more likely either to plead guilty to or to be convicted of the more serious charge of Aggravated Sexual Abuse of a Child; and the penalties assessed offenders increased significantly.

Published
1993

8. Correctional Officers' Attitudes toward Selected Treatment Programs.

Author

Teske, Raymond H. C. and Williamson, Harold E.

Abstract

Examined the attitudes of a sample of correctional officers toward selected treatment programs. Besides a number of factors which correlated with positive attitudes toward treatment, several factors correlated negatively, including number of years of service and a belief that the primary function of corrections is punishment. (Author)

Published
1979

12. Juvenile female and male offenders: A comparison of offender, victim and judicial processing characteristics

Author

Vandiver, Donna M. and Teske, Raymond, Jr.

Subjects
Teenage sex offenders -- Research, Teenage sex offenders -- Psychological aspects, Teenage sex offenders -- Statistics, Women criminals -- Research, Women criminals -- Psychological aspects, Women criminals -- Statistics, Abusive men -- Research, Abusive men -- Psychological aspects, Abusive men -- Statistics, Health, Law, Psychology and mental health
Abstract

A research examines 61 juvenile female sex offenders in terms of their offending patterns, demographics and victim characteristics and these findings are compared to 122 juvenile male sex offenders. The research indicates different modalities of offense characteristics for males and females, which predicates different management strategies in terms of identification for these groups of offenders.

Published
2006

16. LETTERS

Author

Teske, Raymond H.C. Jr., Duhon, Gerard J., Keenley, Timothy, and Medina, Blanca M.

Subjects
Teenagers, Youth, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Published
2009

17. LETTERS

Author

Stavrakis, Mark, Townsend, Carol, Shoquist, Bob, Kasselman, Bill, Fischer, Linda, Kees, Michael R., Howard, Aaron, and Teske, Raymond H.C., Jr.

Subjects
General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Published
2007

20. Viewpoints

Author

Teske, Raymond H.C., Jr., Anthamatten, E., Pierce, Stacy W., Engweiler, Barry, Naranjo, P., and Maluski, Tony E.

Subjects
General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Published
2004

29. Gender differences in felony court processing: three hypotheses of disparity.

Author

Farnworth, Margaret and Teske, Raymond H.C.

Abstract

Three related hypotheses of disparity are examined by means of interactive analyses. The "typicality" hypothesis proposes that women are treated with "chivalry" in criminal processing, but only when their charges are consistent with stereotypes of female offenders. "Selective chivalry" predicts that decision makers extend chivalry disproportionately to white females. "Differential discretion" suggests that disparity is most likely in informal decisions, such as charge reduction, rather than in formal decisions at final sentencing. Data for the analysis derived from 9,966 felony theft cases and 18,176 felony assault cases disposed in California in 1988. Gender disparity was evident in findings that females with no prior record were more likely than similar males to receive charge reductions-and this served further to enhance females' chances for probation. The sole indication of selective chivalry was a greater tendency to change charges of assault to nonassault among white female defendants, as opposed to minority female defendants. Key decisions concerning charge reduction provided some support for the notion of differential discretion. No clear support for the typicality thesis emerged.

Published
1995
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31. Variation in Robbery Rates Across Districts in Germany: A Spatial Analysis.

Author

Messner, Steven, Teske, Raymond, Thome, Helmut, and Baller, Robert

Subjects
CRIME statistics, MULTIVARIATE analysis, ROBBERY
Abstract

The purpose of the present study is to "export" significant developments in spatial analysis of crime rates from the U. S. to the context of contemporary Germany. Our analyses focus on spatial patterns across districts ("Kreise") for the nation at large. Results reveal distinctive regional patternings in both robbery rates and the structural predictors of crime. Multivariate results are highly consistent with those obtained for the U. S. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2011

32. Asylum Seekers As Victims of Hate Crime.

Author

Teske, Raymond and Albrecht, Hand-Joerg

Subjects
WORLD War II, HATE crimes, CRIME, LAW
Abstract

In 1989 the Berlin Wall came down. Shortly thereafter increased numbers of asylum seekers sought to enter Germany. Following World War II and throughout the Cold War Era German laws provided means for someone seeking asylum from persecution or oppression to establish residency in Germany. Prior to 1990 the number of asylum seekers was minimal; however, beginning in 1990 the open borders paved the way for many people to declare that they were seeking asylum. Under German law each had to be carefully considered, processed, and supported until a decision could be made. The paper examines the nature and circumstances of officially reported hate crimes committed against asylum seekers in the state of Baden-Württemberg during the years 1994 through 1997. This period was the peak period for individuals seeking asylum. Shortly thereafter Germany instituted revisions in the asylum laws. The types of hate crimes committed against asylum seekers are examined and compared to all types of crimes recorded by the police. A descriptive overview of the criminal events, the victims, and the offenders is presented and used to develop a typology of hate crimes committed asylum seekers during this period. ..PAT.-Unpublished Manuscript [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2007

33. Intoxication Assault and Intoxication Manslaughter: Case Studies of Prosecution Outcome and Sentencing.

Author

Teske, Raymond and Chang-Bae Lee

Subjects
ALCOHOLISM, MANSLAUGHTER, PROSECUTION, CRIMINAL sentencing
Abstract

his paper examines factors associated with the final procedural outcome of all cases of intoxication assault and intoxication manslaughter filed during a two-year period in Harris County, Texas. The sample was identified by selecting all cases filed by police agencies in the county during the target period. Two principal sources of data were utilized in the analysis. First, the initial and follow-up police reports provided details of each specific incident. This includes location, number and identity of victims, seriousness of injuries, time, date, ages, and other significant socio-economic data. Victim-offender relationship is also analyzed. Incidents of fleeing the scene were also identified. Socio-economic status was identified by examining census track data for the residence of the offender. The second principal source of data was the prosecution records. These included prior prosecutions and outcomes for DUI and other crimes. Final disposition, including sentencing outcome if convicted, is analyzed. The methodology is case study analysis. Two principal dependent variables are analyzed: (1) prosecution outcome; and, (2) final sentence if convicted. Appropriate statistical procedures are utilized to develop a quantitative prediction model. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2005

34. Rural Crime: Integrating Research and Prevention (Book).

Author

Folk, William W. and Teske, Raymond

Subjects
RURAL crimes, NONFICTION
Abstract

Reviews the book "Rural Crime: Integrating Research and Prevention," edited by Timothy J. Carter, G. Howard Phillips, Joseph F. Donnermeyer and Todd N. Wurschmidt.

Published
1984

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