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Examining Antecedents of Corrections Officers\u27 Fear at Work
No full textA substantial body of research demonstrates the importance of perceptions of safety within the correctional setting, predicting a variety of factors such as officer retention, satisfaction, and organizational commitment. Recently, the general fear of crime literature has been extended to the institutional environment to explain antecedent predictors of correctional personnel fear at work. Both fear facilitators and inhibitors broadly characterize the antecedents, capturing both individual and environmental factors. Since officers play a critical role in shaping the institutional environment, it is vital to understand factors, institutional or individual, that impact their fear at work. Based on a sample of 603 correctional officers from five facilities with varying security levels, it was found that both personal and organizational factors shape officers’ fear at work. Specifically, staffing levels, facility characteristics, and tenure facilitated greater officer fear, while shift assignment and social closeness inhibited fear. This study demonstrates how developing social connections and acceptance may hinder fear
Baby Steps: Why the Florida Supreme Court’s New Parental Leave Continuance Rule Reinvigorates the FMLA’s Underlying Gender Equity Goals Within the Legal Profession and Why More States Should Follow Suit
Get PDFAlthough women are enrolling in law school and joining the legal profession in significant numbers, law firms are struggling to retain female lawyers. This poses a significant challenge to achieving gender equity at the highest levels of the legal profession, prompting several important questions: Why are women leaving the profession early; what policies or changes should be implemented to address this problem; and who is best suited to lead these efforts? One of the main reasons women leave the profession early is due to their disproportionate caregiving responsibilities. In response, both public and private measures have been introduced to address this issue. The Family Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”) was introduced to help equalize and destigmatize caregiving responsibilities between genders, while law firms are offering competitive paid family leave benefits to attract and retain female talent. Florida has taken a noteworthy step in addressing this problem with the introduction of Rule 2.570, widely referred to as the Parental Leave Continuance Rule, which was officially enacted in 2019 and came into effect on January 1, 2020. This presumptive three-month continuance rule requires judges to grant a lead attorney’s parental leave continuance if specific conditions are met. Parental leave continuance rules like Rule 2.570 are positive steps toward achieving gender parity within the legal profession, and other states should seriously consider implementing similar measures
The Privilege Gap
Get PDFProfessor Jessica L. Roberts of the University of Houston presented her work The Privilege Gap. The article discusses how privilege contributes to inequality in the American workplace and argues that employment discrimination legislation fails to address privilege.https://ecollections.law.fiu.edu/faculty-workshops/1063/thumbnail.jp
Toxic Narratives, Toxic Communities and the Administrative Violence of Environmental Enforcement
No full textProfessor Alyse Bertenthal from the Wake Forest University School of Law presented her work Toxic Narratives, Toxic Communities and the Administrative Violence of Environmental Enforcement. This paper explores the concept of administrative violence in the enforcement of environmental laws, revealing how marginalized communities continue to bear the brunt of environmental harms due to systemic bureaucratic norms, despite policy reforms.https://ecollections.law.fiu.edu/faculty-workshops/1073/thumbnail.jp
The Church
No full textApart from royal or national government, the Catholic Church has been the most cohesive and assertive institution of social, political, and legal action in Latin America. In the colonial period, an unusual collaboration formed between the church and royal government under the Royal Patronage of the church. Attempts to transfer this arrangement to the new nations in the independence period led to conflicts between the church and governments that created schisms between liberal and conservative thinkers and political parties reflecting different views of the the role of the church in society and government. In more recent times, often as the sole dissenting voice under repressive regimes, the church has turned to political action, social justice, and human rights.https://ecollections.law.fiu.edu/faculty_books/1317/thumbnail.jp
The External Sector of Cuba’s Economy: Performance and Challenges
Get PDFAmid ongoing economic reforms, Cuba faces its most severe crisis since the 1990s Soviet Union collapse. Transitioning into a service-oriented economy, it grapples with inefficiencies, a feeble production base, and a struggling external sector. Traditionally reliant on sugar, Cuba now depends on international tourism and professional services for hard currency. However, these lack domestic production ties, limiting economic impact. Systemic constraints, a trade deficit, and dependence on imports compound challenges. Fading Venezuelan support, U.S. sanctions, the COVID-19 pandemic, and geopolitical events exacerbate economic woes. This study delves into GDP growth, trade, financial struggles, and external factors, highlighting critical hurdles impeding Cuba\u27s economic development