Publications
TBI Published Books
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La reforma al sistema de justicia penal en México This monograph contributes to the study of recent changes to the justice system in Mexico through an analysis of relevant constitutional provisions in the reform process, the state implementation processes, and its evaluation. It also provides examples of specific processes in some states as well as analysis of specific figures included in the Mexican legal framework. |
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Shared Responsibility: U.S.-Mexico Policy Options for Confronting Organized Crime
Edited by Eric L. Olson, David A. Shirk, and Andres Selee 2010 This publication examines specific challenges for security cooperation between the United States and Mexico including efforts to address the consumption of narcotics, money laundering, arms trafficking, intelligence sharing, policy strengthening, judicial reform, civil-military relations, and the protection of journalists. |
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Justiciabarometro: Estudio de la policia municipal preventiva de la Zona Metropolitana de Guadalajara Edited by Maria Eugenia Suarez de Garay and David A. Shirk 2010 “Justiciabarómetro: Estudio de la policia municipal preventive de la Zona Metropolitana de Guadalajara” is part of one of the most important debates of modern Mexico: how police should be reformed to better address the serious problems of public insecurity. The authors raise a strategy to strengthen local police, because its members know their communities and are part of the social fabric. |
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Police and Public Security in Mexico Edited by Robert A. Donnelly and David A. Shirk 2009 |
This monograph brings together the works of nine exceptional scholars who present timely analysis of these questions, provide a thorough assessment of Mexico's principal domestic security challenges, and offer insights on how to tackle them. To view a presentation of the monograph findings, please click here. |
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Reforming the Administration of Justice in Mexico Edited by Wayne Cornelius and David A. Shirk 2007 |
“This book examines the challenges Mexico faces in reforming the administration of its justice system, which Cornelius sees as critical for the consolidation of democracy, the well-being of Mexican citizens, and successful U.S.-Mexican relations. Contributors cover such topics as: policing, judicial reform, and oversight in the justice system. In addition, the book presents sources of empirical data, case studies evaluating state and local level challenges, and analyses of best practices.” — Law and Social Inquiry |
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Evaluating Accountability and Transparency in Mexico: National, Local, and Comparative Perspectives Edited by Alejandra Rios Cazares and David A. Shirk 2007 |
This monograph includes works covering a wide range of topics relating to Mexico's justice system: effective enforcement of the law, government adherence to the law, and access to justice through law. Government accountability and transparency is the paramount theme in all these papers. |
