NCJ Number
104468
Date Published
1987
Length
148 pages
Annotation
These papers focus on the nature of computer-related crime and the application of microcomputer technology in criminal justice and related mental health settings.
Abstract
The papers were presented at the 1984 annual meeting of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences. Two articles address the problems of computer crime and its investigation. The authors define the role of law enforcement agencies in dealing with computer crime and security, the types of computer crime, and the types of perpetrators. They also discuss investigatory problems that may be encountered and present basic investigatory procedures and guidelines. Three papers present specific computer applications relevant to criminal justice agencies and personnel. A discussion of the psychodiagnosis of criminal offenders concludes that computerized procedures offer many advantages over traditional methods of assessment. The Automated Social History is discussed in terms of its use with presentence investigation reports. Computer-assisted instruction is considered in terms of its role in criminal justice education, offender education and training, and personnel training. Microcomputers are also considered in terms of their use as management tools in criminal justice administration. The analysis concludes that basic changes in organizational management must occur for the technology to be of use. Figures, tables, and appended list of 29 references on computer-related crime, a sample Automated Social History, an index, and 162 references. For individual papers, see NCJ 104469-74.