Capital Punishment / Marxist Ideology
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A 6 page argument on why capital punishment should not exist in a country where a client cannot get a fair trial. The writer backs up this premise with Marxist ideology, particularly emphasizing class differences. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Marxcp.wps

Capital Punishment / The Morality & The Costs
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A 5 page overview of the issue of capital punishment. Explores the morality, and the costs of such punishment. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Cappun2.wps

Criminal Punishment In Texas
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In 5 pages, the author discusses the issue of criminal punishment in Texas. Texas is found to maintain especially harsh punishments. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Crimtexa.wps

Death Penalties / Philosophical Ideas
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4 pages discussing the various historic philosophies about capital punishment (an eye for an eye, etc;). Includes conclusive opinion based on material. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Dpenphil.wps

Differing Perspectives on Capital Punishment
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An 11 page paper with three different views of opposition to the death penalty. The Green party and general liberals contribute examples of the differences of view that are possible; there are no conservative views included. The paper argues that not only does capital punishment not serve as a deterrent to future violent crime, but that states using the death penalty also have the highest rates of violent crime. Bibliography lists five sources.
Filename: Dicappun.wps

In Defense Of The Death Penalty
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8 pages in length. The writer discusses Ernest van den Haag's defense of the death penalty with reference to his article entitled 'In Defense of the Death Penalty: A Practical and Moral Analysis.' No additional sources used.
Filename: TLCdthpn.wps

Surveying Opinions Relating to Capital Punishment
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This 15 page report discusses the issues surrounding capital punishment with a special emphasis on the literature regarding the death penalty and the development of a survey to measure secondary students attitudes and opinions in regard to the topic. Bibliography lists 19 sources.
Filename: Punsurv.wps

The Death Penalty
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When Gary Gilmore insisted that he wanted to be executed by firing squad for his crimes, in 1977, thereby ending a ten year moratorium on executions, the media brought the spotlight into Utah and debate on the death penalty back into the public forum. Since then, public opinion has leaned toward the death penalty being a viable consequence for the crime of murder. This 10 page paper looks at the question of capital punishment; at the history, the controversy and public opinion. Bibliography lists 18 sources.
Filename: Deatcont.wps

The Death Penalty In India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, & The U.S.
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A 7 page paper discussing the merits of abolishing the death penalty in the United States. Criminology experts have proven that it does not serve as a deterrent against murder. Why do Americans cling to it as a punishment with such fervor and why is it time to stop? Comparisons are made' among the four countries listed above. Bibliography lists nine sources.
Filename: Capcoun.wps

Article Review/Anderson,D.,Anderson,S.,& Schumacher,R., H.P.1991. Releasee Characteristics and Parole Success. Journal of Offender Rehabilitation,17,133-145.
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A thoroughly comprehensive 7 page analytical review of the article including 1)purpose of study, 2)subjects and their selection, 3)instruments, measuring devices, & methods of Data collection 4)Design & Method of analysis 5)Principal findings 6)General Conclusions and their foundations and 7)Observations and criticisms. Review lists full citation for journal article.
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Comparisons Between Probation & Parole
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5 pages in length. The writer discusses the many aspects of probation and parole; similarities and differences, etc;. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Comppara.wps

Is Parole Effective ?
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In this well-reasoned 9 page paper, the writer analyzes whether or not parole is both a viable and necessary way to assimilate convicts back into society. It is argued that our criminal justice system needs parole to ensure that those who are released have truly been reformed. It is stressed that parole should not be viewed as a 'break' or as an 'easy way out.' Rather, it should be representative of the system's need to ensure that it has done its job successfully and that the individual is ready to make a gradual transition back into everyday life without further incident. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Parolegd.wps

Probation and Parole / Comparison of the United States & The United Kingdom
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In 10 pages the author compares the probation and parole services in the United Kingdom and the United States. The countries of England, Wales, and Ireland are oftentimes combined and listed under the heading of United Kingdom. The probation and parole services are very similar in the United Kingdom and the United States. Probation and parole is an alternative to incarceration. The probationer is given more control over his/her life. He/she is being groomed for acceptance back into society. Some are given choices they have never had before, such as job skills and employment opportunities. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Probpar.wps

Revocation Of Probation Or Parole / Legal Issues
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8 pages in length. An in-depth look at legal arguments and Supreme Court decisions concerning the issue of probation/parole revocation and whether or not probation/parolees should have many of the same rights as civilians or be treated exactly like prisoners in jail. For the most part, it is concluded that current law still mandates the acquisition of a search warrant when looking for reasons to make an arrest but that the terms of probable cause should indeed be reduced due to the unique relationship that exists between the probation/parolee and their case officer. Bibliography lists 6 article references and several legal citations.
Filename: Probrevo.wps

The Parole System
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An 8 page paper discussing a few of the problems currently facing the parole system today due to overcrowding in the prisons and jails and also the problem of increasing crime. Both of these issues relate directly to the parole system in the United States. An example of a system that is working in Japan is presented as a possible role model for the system here in our country. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Parole.wps

Plato, Hobbes & Kant / A Fictional Discourse On Crime & Punishment
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A 6 page paper that provides a hypothetical discourse between Plato, Hobbes and Kant regarding their take on crime and punishment. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Exxon Valdez / A White-Collar Crime
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This 8 page research paper first offers the background and effects of the Exxon Valdez oil spill in 1989, describes white-collar crime, then explores theories of white-collar crime. Exxon's behaviors during and since the spill are related to the different theories. In every case, the writer finds that Exxon's actions cannot be considered anything but fitting into the descriptions inherent in the different theories. Bibliography included.
Filename: Exval.wps

Exxon Valdez / Case Analysis
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10 pages in length. Case study of the Exxon Valdez oil spill in Prince William Sound, Alaska. Many catastrophic implications -- economic as well as with regard to public relations -- have been associated with the accident. This paper will provide an overall case study analysis pertinent to the situation. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Valdcase.doc

The Insanity Defense
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An 8 page paper that provides an overview of the insanity defense from a psychological perspective. The writer suggests that while there are considerable arguments against the veracity of the insanity defense, it remains a necessary part of the legal system in supporting the needs of the mentally ill. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: Insanity.wps

Hate Crimes
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This 8 page paper explores the existence hate crimes and provides possible solutions. Various socio-psychological and legal ramifications are examined. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Hatecr.wps

Hate Crimes # 2
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In 17 pages the author presents an extensive overview of hate crimes. Many people would argue that there is a hate crime epidemic in the United States. In fact, they would consider it to be of epidemic proportions. Those that oppose crimes of hate also oppose other prejudices. Hate crime is criminal behavior that is motivated by racial, religious, ethnic, gender, sexual preference, or any other type of prejudice. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
Filename: Hatcr4.wps

Hate Crimes & The Landmark Case Of Wisconsin vs. Mitchell
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This 10 page paper analyzes the controversial case of Wisconsin vs. Mitchell -- over a state statute which allowed longer sentences for people convicted of violating existing laws if they chose their victim because of race, religion, disability or sexual orientation. The writer analyzes the actual crimes as it was committed, the facts of the case, and litigation as it occurred at every level. Views of the American Civil Liberties Union and other organizations are expressed. Relevant legal and sociopolitical analysis follows. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Wiscsmit.doc

The Code Of Hammurabi
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In this 4 page essay, the writer reviews the laws included in the Code of Hammurabi and compares some of the edicts of this Code with current laws and punishments. Hammurabi's Code established a format that is still used today. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: Codehamm.wps

Should the Exclusionary Rule Prevail or is There A Better Way?
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This five-page-paper presents a discussion that explores the exclusionary rule, the exception to that rule , and the alternative that was suggested by Chief Justice Burger. Several scenarios are suggested if he exclusionary rule were to be dropped. Bibliography lists two sources.
Filename: CWexclus.rtf

DUI Laws - Have They Gone Too Far?
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A 7 page research paper which examines the evolution of DUI laws and shows how what was once a minor offense as now become a charge with the possibility of ruining the defendant's life. The writer argues that although drunk driving has become a serious societal problem, the methods which are usually used to judge whether or not a person is impaired are grossly inaccurate and create situations where the innocent can end up being wrongfully accused. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: DUI.doc

The Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act
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A 7 page research paper on President Clinton's landmark anti-crime bill, signed in the waning days of his first term. It discusses the effects the political changeover in Congress had on the fate of his bill, and examines the impact the bill had during its first years. Bibliography lists five sources.
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Comparative Criminal Justice
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More than 5 pages of collective information (notes, not a formatted paper) on (1) the criminal justice system in India and (2) the criminal justice system in Turkey. Comparative criminal justice. No Bibliography.
Filename: Compcrim.wps

Criminal Victimization In The United States
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This 6 page report analyzes the report of the victimization statistics as offered by Phillip Ennis in 'Criminal Victimization in the United States.' Additionally, some statistics are offered from 1993 as a comparison of the incidence of crime and victimization. One Table is included. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: Crimvic.wps

Myth -- Blacks Commit More Crimes
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5 pages in length. An excellent essay designed to debunk the crime myth that Black males are more likely to commit crimes than their Caucasian counterparts. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Crimmyth.wps

New Jersey's Court System -- Examined at Every Level
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New Jersey's court system is very much like that of most states in the U.S.A. and this 5 page paper examines precisely how it is broken down. Discussed are the State Superior Court's Law Division, municipal court proceedings, the sentencing power of judges at each level, the role of Grand Juries, and the discretionary power of prosecutors to propose plea-bargains. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: Njcourts.wps

Preventing Jail Suicides
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An 18 page study on preventing Jail Suicides in which the writer carefully presents the need for such a program and then discusses in great detail a methodology for re-thinking prison philosophy, reducing the availability of potential suicide tools, removing the psychological desire to kill one's self, and enforcing set policies. A financial plan to assess feasibility is also presented in brief. Bibliography lists 8 supporting sources.
Filename: Jailsuic.wps

The Crime Bill Act
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A 9 page discussion of the 1994 Crime Bill Act and whether or not it was effective through 1996. Good paper for those studying criminal justice or political science. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Crimebil.wps

The Criminal Trial Process
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In 6 pages, the author discusses the criminal trial process, postulating on the events that someone goes through from the time of arrest, up until the time of trial. Bibliography lists six sources.
Filename: Crimtri.wps

Three Strikes and You're Out
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A 5 page research paper on the 'Three Strikes and You're Out Law' which limits the ability of violent offenders to receive a punishment other than a prison sentence. The writer concludes that the rule does have several inherent flaws but that it can be improved greatly through proposed reforms. Bibliography cites 5 sources.
Filename: 3strike.rtf

The Prisons of the Ancient Worlds
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This 7 page research paper looks at the 'prisons' of ancient biblical lands - Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, Rome, lands of the New and Old Testament. Rather than physical structures to keep people incarcerated, 'prisons' were primarily slavery, banishment, or death. Bibliography lists ten sources.
Filename: Ancpris.wps

Code of Hammurabi / Crime, Health & Politics
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A 6 page research paper on the extent of the oldest 'secular' legal code in history. The writer briefly touches on the Babylonian civilization, King Hammurabi, and discusses the intricacies of the code in regards to crime, medicine, and business. The paper states that the code was the prede cessor to Greek code, which is given credit for being the predecessor of legal code in today's society, but posits that the difference is that the Hammurabi code was the first functional set of laws looking out for the interests of all citizens. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Hamurab.wps

The Code Of Hammurabi Compared With The Laws Of Moses
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This 5 page paper provides an overview of the code of Hammurabi and compares it with the laws of the biblical Moses. The history of the region, where Hammurabi lived, is touched on. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Hammose.wps

Are Alternative Methods of Incarceration Economically Viable?
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A 5 page paper discussing various methods of incarceration that are being implemented across the country, as well as the world. These methods are examined in comparison to the traditional methods of incarceration with special attention to the costs of various methods. The methods addressed are alternative methods of punishment that are aimed at the non-violent criminal, as opposed to seriously violent criminal. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Incar.wps

Boot Camps vs. Electronic Monitoring
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A 5 page paper that compares these two systems of criminal containment and evaluates their outcomes. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Bootcamp.wps

Criminal Rehabilitation
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A 9 page paper discussing criminal rehabilitation. Examines inmate population statistics, capital punishment as a deterrent to crime, and looks at various suggestions for programs to enable offenders to rejoin society as product members. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Crimreh.wps

Electronic Monitoring Devices in Corrections
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A 19 page paper on Electronic Monitoring Devices (i.e., house arrest transmitters, etc;) and their effectiveness in corrections. Paper includes a history of monitoring devices, their various types, and the issues involved. Both sides of the argument are evaluated and case examples are presented. Bibliography lists more than 25 sources.
Filename: Elecmon.wps

Halfway Houses as an Alternative to Prison
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A 7 page research paper in which the writer measures the effectiveness of halfway houses as a substitute for jail time. The research cited suggests that the fundamental theories behind halfway houses are not conducive to effective corrections and therefore, most programs leave something to be desired. It does not escape mention, however, that some programs operating under different pretenses-- do indeed show promise. Various case studies and statistics are cited. Bibliography lists 14 sources.
Filename: Halfwayh.wps

House Arrest
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A 15 page paper discussing the pros and cons of house arrest and specifically looks at electronic house arrest. Examines what it is, why it is being used so extensively, public support findings, successes of the program and flaws in the program. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: Housarst.wps

Incarceration In The Southwest
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In 8 pages, the writer discusses the situation of incarceration in the Southwest. Overcrowding has lead to many problems in the prison system. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Swincar.wps

Shock Incarceration Prison Camps vs. Standard Prison Settings / Impacts on Recidivism & Cost Effectiveness
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A 12 page paper that provides an overview of the data surrounding the use of shock incarceration prison camps as compared to standard prison programs and supports the hypothesis that though recidivism rates have not dropped dramatically as of yet, the trends support the importance of shock incarceration as a means of lowering overall recidivism. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: Shocstan.wps