Drug Abuse: Rehabilitation Verses Incarceration
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A 10 page emphasis that rehabilitation has the potential to solve our long lasting problems surrounding drug abuse. The author provides data demonstrating the advantages of rehabilitation verses incarceration. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Drug Case Processing
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This 3 page paper examines drug courts around the nation. Drug case processing is discussed in terms of its value and success. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Drug Free School Zone Laws / A Socio-Legal Analysis
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7 pages in length. In New Jersey, as well as in a few other states, laws providing enhanced penalties for drug offenses occurring near schools have become quite popular. Through sociological analysis, the writer discusses how these laws came to pass out of custom, social need, etc; A conclusive evaluation determines that the law's impact has not been what was originally intended and that more than anything, "Drug Free School Zone" laws have only created a new avenue for aggressive plea-bargaining. Key terms and concepts are defined. No Bibliography.
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Drug Programs in the Prison System
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This 10 page paper evaluates the state of the prison system, and notes the predominance of drug use among the populous. Programs to treat drug addiction are discussed as well as specific programs implemented in penal systems. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Drug Treatment Options for Offenders
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This 12 page paper looks at the criminal justice system and how it treats drug offenders. The paper supports the idea that drug court is superior than inpatient treatment or incarceration. How should society punish and treat drug offenders? The issue is explored through relevant journals and other sources. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
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Durkheim and Weber's Views on Punishment Compared
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This 5 page paper provides an overview of theories of punishment. Weber and Durkheim's ideas are compared and contrasted. Punishment is discussed along with underlying theories such as anomie. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Earning Respect As A Prison Guard
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5 pages in length. There is much more to being a prison correctional officer than merely watching over a collection of social deviants; rather, the emotional, psychological and physical attributes necessary for such a demanding job reflect the same components with which guards secure the elusive element of respect within the prison setting. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Ed Koch's Take on The Death Penalty (Article Analysis)
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This 7 page paper examines seven points made by Ed Koch in a 1985 article. Koch opposes those who do not support capital punishment. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Electronic Monitoring in Community Corrections
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An 11 page paper examining GPS-based electronic monitoring of offenders. The concept of “house arrest” is an old one and in the past was accomplished by placing armed guards outside the residence of the detainee. Early forms of electronic monitoring focused on ensuring that the detainee remain in a specific location. Today’s capabilities allow the offender to work, and also alert police when s/he is not where s/he is supposed to be. Not only do today’s GPS-based systems alert police to such information, they also provide the offender’s exact location. There are questions of “fairness” of such tight control, but offenders’ alternative is prison, where they are expensive guests of the state and the state’s taxpayers. The present generation of electronic monitoring devices allow police to control offenders’ actions while offenders support themselves. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
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Equal But Different: The Incarceration of Female Inmates
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An 8 page overview of the issues involved in the incarceration of female inmates. This paper reviews the history of female incarceration to note similarities in the past and the present in regard to the current move to incarcerating male and female inmates in the same facility. The author insists that this approach is neither economically prudent nor the most effective approach to the rehabilitation, and humane incarceration, of female inmates. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Erving Goffman's 'Characteristics of Total Institutions'
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In 4 pages, the wroter discusses an article entitled "Characteristics of Total Institutions" by Erving Goffman. A macro and micro comparison is made of staff and inmate, mortification, privilege system, adaptation alignments, and culture themes.
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Establishing A Criminal Justice Planning Office
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A 7 page paper. Using the description of a city provided by the students, the writer discusses establishing a criminal justice planning office. Topics include the purpose and goals of such an office, the need for the office, where the office would fall in the city's government structure, personnel, budget, and anticipated sources of revenue. Statistical data regarding crime in this city are provided. Two tables are included. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Ethical Issues in the Business of Private Prisons
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( 10 pp) Whether it is a class assignment, or an event in the outside world, determining what and how to deal with any ethical situation is difficult. First because we question our own perception of the event - did I really just see that? Did it really happen? Second, because if we are already questioning ourselves, we probably are not very sure about how to proceed, with whatever is to happen next. Put that kind of thinking into a business environment, and there is one more piece to add to the processing mix. Next lets add the controversy of politics and revenue, and we have ourselves questioning whether there are ethical issues in the business of private prisons. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Ethics and Justice #6
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A 21 page paper which is the response to a standalone project culminating a semester of the study of ethics in the correctional system. The paper exists in three parts, each of which addresses ethical issues in the correctional system of the state of Calibama. Responses are based on the laws of Connecticut and the code of ethics of the American Bar Association. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
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Ethics and Justice 4
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A 4 page paper answering two questions on plea bargaining and ethical decision-making. One involves a defense attorney offering one of his clients to the district attorney in exchange for leniency with another, who has a good chance of acquittal and should go to trial. The other focuses on whether a prosecutor should trust a rapist to provide accurate information about another case if the prosecutor arranges to have the rape charge dismissed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Ethics and Justice 5
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A 5 page paper answering 3 questions, 2 of which address the apparent inequities of sentences relative to the crimes to which they are linked. Discussion includes theories of punishment; ethical behavior by correctional officers; and a speech by the governor of Connecticut supporting the state's death penalty. A 21-slide PowerPoint presentation on Connecticut prison statistics is available separately. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: KSlawEthJust5.rtf

Ethics and the Death Penalty: A Consideration of an Article by Leonard Pitts Jr.
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A 2 page examination of the objections to the death penalty voiced by author Leonard Pitts Jr. in the article “Fitting End to Death Penalty”. This paper approaches those objections from an ethical standpoint emphasizing that the death penalty is decided upon by the voters themselves who do so in consideration of the greater good. No additional sources are listed.
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Executions and Violence in Society
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This 5 page paper uses an article submitted by a student as a springboard for discussion. The death penalty debate is accentuated by the idea that violence begets violence. How an executioner feels and how the death penalty harms society are themes of this strong argument against capital punishment. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Explanations for Criminal Behavior
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This 15 page paper presents the thesis that crime cannot be explained by social causes alone. Rather, a combination of tools is required for a thorough understanding of this deviant type of human behavior. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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Factors in Criminal Behavior
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A 6 page exploration of the many factors that influence criminal behavior. This paper is divided into three sections: Greatest Criminal Threat to the General Public, Environment and the Crime Rate, and Behavioral Theory and the Crime Rate. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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False Imprisonment
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This 4 page paper examines some of the concerns with the issue of false imprisonment, including the idea of remuneration from those wrongfully imprisoned. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Female Correctional Officers Should be Used in Male Institutions (Prisons)
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In 5 pages, the author posits that female correctional officers should be used in male correctional institutions (prisons). "Should female correctional officers be used in male institutions (prisons)? The answer to this question is a resounding, 'Yes.' There are several reasons for this. 1). It is discriminatory to not use female officers in male institutions, because of Equal Opportunity under the law. 2). Female correctional officers have the same training as male officers. 3). There are fewer numbers of female correctional institutions; therefore restricting female corrections officers to female correctional institutions limits their ability to find a job. 4). Female corrections officers are able to communicate with male inmates on a different level than male officers are." Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Female Offenders: Mothers
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A 7 page paper which examines the female criminal offenders who are also mothers. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Fencing & Criminal Justice
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A 4 page paper that considers the comparison between fencing, or organized sword fighting, and elements of the criminal justice system. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: Fencing.wps

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome: Discussion in Relation to the Criminal Justice System
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This is a 7 page paper discussing fetal alcohol syndrome, its incidence, cost to society and relation in the criminal justice system. Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS), Fetal Alcohol Effects (FAE), Alcohol-Related Neurodevelopmental Disorders (ARND), Alcohol-Related Birth Defects (ARBD) and alcohol-exposed Static Encephalopathy (SE) are all terms for the defect which occurs to a child when his or her mother drinks alcohol during pregnancy. It is estimated that 1 in every 10 children born have some form of this disorder which can result in mild learning disabilities to major mental, physical and developmental disorders. Children with an alcohol related disorder may or may not have physical defects and because of this most go undetected at birth. Youths with FAS exhibit impulsive and anti-social behavior, lower IQs, attention deficit, emotional instability, impairment in judgment and little awareness or consequences of their behavior among many other factors; all of which can lead them into criminal behavior. As a result, over 55% of youths and adults with FAS have spent time in a criminal facility; a fact which many critics within the legal system state may go against some of the fundamental principles of the legal system in which people must understand the rules in society and understand that the rules must be obeyed. From another legal aspect, legal critics also argue that pregnant women who drink could be considered as committing child abuse; an argument which has led some states to impose involuntary treatment and confinement of drinking women during the course of a pregnancy in order to protect the unborn child. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Field Training in Police Work / An Overview
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In 9 pages, the author discusses field training in police work. Field training is that training which is done to new police officers. They must be trained to become police officers. When a rookie officer joins the police force, he/she must have training that will assist him/her in becoming a knowledgeable and capable member of the law enforcement team. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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Film Analysis / 'Dead Man Walking' / Portrayal Of The Criminal Justice System
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The portrayal of the criminal justice system in the film Dead Man Walking is discussed in this 6 page paper. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Film Review / "Murder in the First"
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4 pages in length. A thoughtful analysis of the film "Murder in the First." The writer describes the film in the context of being a commentary on the ails of our corrections system and the people who work in it. Torturous solitary confinement and other unfair punishments are examined. No Bibliography.
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For the Death Penalty
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A 10 page paper which takes that pro argument for the death penalty. The history of the death penalty is discussed as is the case of Timothy McVeigh. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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Foreign Criminal Rights in the United States
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This is an 8 page paper discussing the argument of the rights of foreign criminals within the United States. International law provides for all prisoners to be treated with the same human rights worldwide and these rights must be maintained by all countries. In this sense, foreign criminals are to be allowed the same rights as American citizens who are criminals. Deportation of foreign criminals often leads to either the criminal not fulfilling the sentence for the crime or being deported into a country where human rights are violated and the criminal would face a more harsh sentence than consistent with the crime within the United States. If deportation is not a viable option for the fulfillment of the sentence then increased restrictions and security to prevent criminals and illegal immigrants from entering the country is now considered to be a priority. In either case, criminals who are foreigners and criminals who are citizens should be afforded the same rights under international law. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Forensic Psychology
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A 10 page discussion of the history and evolution of forensic psychology. Details the arenas within which this discipline is active, emphasizing its importance in practically every aspect of law enforcement and the judicial process. Maintains that while the field has evolved to incorporate detailed criteria and procedures, there is a high probability of variation as to the opinion and recommendation of any two forensic psychologists. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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Four Criminal Justice Questions
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3 pages in length. The writer briefly discusses if the criminal justice system effectively controls crime; how effective punishment is in controlling crime; why people commit crime; and how the writer would control crime. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Four Distinctions Between Law And Other Methods Of Social Control
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3 pages in length. The concept of social control has long been inextricably – if not erroneously - attached to the element of law, a dubious coupling made by people who neglect to consider how the four distinctions between law and other methods of social control are founded within the desire to erode an otherwise civilized society. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Four Questions In Criminal Law
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5 pages in length. The writer briefly discusses racketeering and money laundering, four components of the U.S. criminal justice system, community-oriented policing and constitutional protection of prisoner rights. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Gay Rights and Hate Crimes
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A 6 page discussion of the culturally unacceptable practice of homosexuality. Frankly addresses homosexuality as a deplorable manifestation of aberrant behavior and suggest that while hate crimes are reprehensible in themselves they are inspired by the apparently calculated attempt of the media to force our culture to accept homosexuality as normal behavior. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Governor George Ryan’s Last Minute Commute of Death Sentences in Illinois: The Right of a Wrong or Just One More Aspect of Deeply Rooted Corruption?
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A 9 page overview of the corruption inherent in Ryan’s last minute decision to commute the death sentences of some of Illinois’ most contemptible criminals. The author approaches the death sentence from an ethical standpoint as being in the best interest of society as a whole. Despite the many improprieties which were demonstrated to exist in Illinois’ criminal justice system, Ryan’s decision to commute the death sentence of all death row inmates is inexcusable as he was elected to office by a public whose wishes were to instate and enforce capital punishment. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Gun Control / Why There Should be Standardized Laws Regarding the Purchase of Guns Across the United States
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In 8 pages, the author discusses why there should be standardized laws regarding the purchase of guns across the nation. Gun laws from state to state differ considerably. This causes a number of problems. In one state a weapon in a vehicle must be in plain sight, while in another, the weapon must be hidden. Some states have stricter gun laws than other states, which can make it very dangerous for travelers of stricter areas when commuting to those areas that almost everyone is permitted to carry a gun. Because of the discrepancies between state laws, gunrunning, or the illegal transportation of weapons from one state to another, is also a problem. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
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Harold Rothwax's 'Guilty - The Collapse Of Criminal Justice' / A Critical Review
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In 7 pages the writer reviews the book "Guilty: The Collapse of Criminal Justice" by Harold Rothwax while giving a reaction to views and conclusions given by Judge Rothwax about America's deteriorating criminal justice system. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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Harsher Punishment Deters Crime
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A 7 page paper. The issue of harsher penalties for convicted criminals is a topic of heated debate in this country. This essay argues that harsher, tougher penalties deters crime. Statistical data are provided to support this argument. The comments from a number of sources who have also done studies regarding this issue are reported. The writer ends by discussing the two theories regarding the philosophy of punishment. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Historical Development of Prisons
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A 6 page research paper that discusses the rise of the modern prison in the nineteenth century. David Garland, in his 1990 text Punishment and Modern Society, argues that the “’social meaning of punishment is badly understood’” and that a “’a pluralistic, multidimensional approach’” is required in order to fully comprehend the historical development of contemporary penal systems (Harcourt, 2007, p. 307). Therefore, this research explores the positions of various social theorists in order to gain a broad view of how and why prisons developed as the prevalent punishment strategy during the nineteenth century. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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History of Capital Punishment
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This 5 page report was written to be used as the background material for an informative speech to be given on the history of capital punishment. Most nations in the developed world and an increasing number of nations in the developing world have officially abolished the death penalty. However, matters in the United States are significantly different. If public opinion polls are to be believed, the general concept of execution for crimes is still popular in the United States. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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History of Juvenile Boot Camps
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A 4 page paper which examines the history of juvenile boot camps. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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HIV in the California Prison System
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This 10 page paper discusses HIV in the California prison system. It discusses the health of the prison population as compared to the general public, and the bill that was introduced to allow condom distribution in prison. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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How a Bachelor of Arts/Science Degree Contributes to My Career Goals
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A 4 page paper discussing the benefits of a bachelor's degree. Certainly it is possible to function in the criminal justice system without knowledge of the in-depth subjects that can be addressed in pursuit of a bachelor's degree, but growing complexity of situations; increased attention to ethical decision-making; and the need to assess situations on their own merit increasingly point to the baccalaureate degree as being preferable over the shorter, more technically-oriented associate's degree. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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How Crime Data Might Be Used As Either Predictors For Crime Or Used By Criminal Justice Professionals
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3 pages in length. That criminal behavior is somewhat of an interpretive reality when it comes to establishing a comprehensive understanding is yet another element that dictates how data might be used as a predictor of crime. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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