Issues in Criminal Justice and the Criminal Justice System
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This 10 page paper discusses some of the problems and issues facing the U.S. criminal justice system including the role of the media in keeping the public informed; balancing national security with civil liberties; intermediate sanctions; community policing; and the balance between rehabilitation and retribution. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Issues of Concern to Prison Inmates
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This 3 page paper discusses issues that concern prison inmates, including access to health care, trends in the criminal justice system, women in prison and access to attorneys. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Issues Related to Being a Victim of Rape
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This 7 page report discusses the fact that a woman who has been the victim of a violent crime and who is then victimized a second time by the judicial system, social censure, an employment crisis, and even an unspoken but still understood condemnation based on her personal history, lifestyle, or personal belief system. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Jeffrey Dahmer
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In 5 pages, the author discusses serial murderer Jeffrey Dahmer giving background information, events lead to his arrest, the organization of his crimes, his explanation of the murders, and an analysis of the aftermath for him and society. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Jimmy A. Lerner's "You Got Nothing Coming: Notes From A Prison Fish"
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5 pages in length. From an upstanding citizen, husband and father who holds an MBA to part of a prison community where every moment brings an entirely new set of challenges just to stay alive, Jimmy A. Lerner's You Got Nothing Coming: Notes From a Prison Fish exacts the most deeply felt sympathies for this otherwise forthright guy whose life took a turn that changed him forever. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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John Wayne Gacy: A Victim of the Criminal Justice System
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This 10 paper examines the life and activities of John Wayne Gacy and why he committed heinous crimes. With the use of labeling theory, it is suggested that Gacy might have been able to change things if in fact he were not labeled and ostracized by the community. His childhood, to some extent provides information on why he might have chosen this negative path. Etiology is provided and labeling is viewed as a primary cause. Labeling theory is discussed in depth. In order to predict and prevent other crimes, the Gacy case is used as an example. What is learned from this particular case helps in making suggestions for treating offenders with a similar profile. Finally, criminal justice responses are aligned with positive elements as opposed to the punitive model that currently exists. Rehabilitation and positive treatment options are recommended as is an absence of labels. Megan's law is opposed. The paper sums up with general observations about society, and uses the Gacy case as an example. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
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Justice in America
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This 4 page paper examines restorative justice as applied to the American judicial system. Also examined is institutionalized racism that seems to plague police departments around the nation. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Justice is NOT Blind:
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This 5 page paper presents the argument that justice in America is not blind. Specifically it argues that minorities such as blacks, gays, women, etc. arein fact treated differently within the justice system. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: GSJustic.rtf

Justifications for a Federal Death Penalty Law
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A 5 page discussion of the justifications which exist for imposing a federal death penalty. Emphasizes that such a penalty would not only permanently remove violent criminals from society but also serve as a deterrent to potential criminals. Dismisses the argument against such a penalty on the basis that it discriminates against lower socioeconomic classes who can not afford private defense with the observation that if our representation system is at fault then those inadequacies should be addressed, not be used as an excuse against the federal death penalty. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Justifications for Capital Punishment
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This 5 page paper looks at justifications for the death penalty, with a focus on Kant's ideas. Other theorists are referenced. Capital punishment is discussed in general and arguments include social control, deterrence and retribution. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Juvenile and Adult Courts: A Comparative Study:
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In ten pages this paper compares and contrasts the juvenile and adult court systems in a study that includes an overview of the juvenile justice system, point comparisons between juvenile and adult courts, pros and cons of juvenile court from a youth offender’s perspective, societal implications of abolishing juvenile court, and future juvenile justice system recommendations are also included. Three sources are listed in the bibliography.
Filename: TGctjuvad.rtf

Juvenile Crime and Recidivism: Examples of Community-Based Approaches in Florida
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An 8 page overview of the juvenile crime problem facing Florida and the measures which have been enacted to deal with it. Suggests that community based approaches are superior in their outcome to most other approaches. Bibliography lists 14 sources.
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Juvenile Delinquency Theories - Choice And Criminal Atavism
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A 5 page paper that describes and explains these two theories. Criminal atavism, promoted by Lombroso, claims criminals are born criminals. Choice theory argues criminals make rational choices regarding their behavior. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Juvenile Gang Activity
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This 10 page paper focuses on gang activity but also looks at juvenile delinquency. The focus of this paper is on how gangs form in contemporary society, and the reason why juveniles join gangs. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: SA741juv.rtf

JUVENILE JUSTICE AND CRIMNAL JUSTICE -- COMPARISONS
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This 3-page paper provides a contrast between the juvenile and criminal justice systems, and determines how effective the juvenile criminal justice system has been. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: MTjuvjus.rtf

Law Enforcement, Prison Overcrowding and Privatization :
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A 7 page paper which examines a law enforcement initiative, prison overcrowding and the issue of privatizing prisons. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Legal Foundations of Criminal Evidence
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This 6 page paper provides an overview of specific legal foundations of criminal evidence, incluidng testimonial privileges. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Legalizing Marijuana: Helping Society and the Economy
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A 5 page paper which argues that by legalizing marijuana the country could not only make a great deal of money but also free up valuable prison space and save prison dollars. Bibliography lists sources.
Filename: RAlegpot.rtf

Legends in Life and Literature
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This 5 page paper compares the real life Frank Serpico and the fictional Willie Stark who appears in All the King's Men. Corruption is the theme as they are compared and contrasted to one another. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Lenz's Luxuries in Prison (Article Review)
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This 3 page paper examines this article that includes a study. The statistical significance of the findings are evaluated. The article focuses on public opinion and desires in respect to prison systems and the amenities they provide. No additional sources cited.
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Lethal Injection
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A 10 page paper which examines the history and user of lethal injection for the death penalty. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Lethal Injection: Cruel and Unusual Punishment?
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A 3 page paper assessing the reasons behind the Supreme Court decision to temporarily stay the procedure. This paper asserts that once the details of the procedure are worked out and standardized this option will present a less gruesome option that the traditional choices for executions. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: PPdthPenInjection.rtf

Life in Prison from the Inside
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In six pages this paper answers various student posed questions on prison life and corrections policy as presented in K.C. Carceral’s firsthand account Behind a Convict’s Eyes and in the research featured in Thomas J. Schmid and Richard S. Jones’ 1993 article ‘Ambivalent actions: Prison adaptation strategies of first-time, short-term inmates.’ Two sources are cited in the bibliography.
Filename: TGprison.rtf

Link Between Global Terrorism / Political Violence and Poverty / Illiteracy
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A 5 page paper which examines whether or not poverty is responsible for the increasing acts of terrorism worldwide. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Management Values Outline
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A 4 page outline identifying themes of three scenarios of prison operation and staffing and arranging those themes into sections of values, ethics, shared vision and effectiveness. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Mandatory DNA Testing at the Point of Arrest?
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A 4 page contention that the collection of DNA during the earliest phases of an arrest is unacceptable. While DNA evidence is highly regarded as a phenomenal tool in the address of crime, to enact laws which allow the collection of DNA from an individual at this early of a stage in an arrest is a horrendous assault on our rights as U.S. citizens! Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Mandatory Minimum Sentencing for Sex Offenders:
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This 4 page paper discusses the the pros and cons of mandatory minimum sentencing for sex offenders. This paper also includes the theories of John Locke and discusses how Locke would approach this subject. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: GSManMin.rtf

Marijuana and The Western World Since the Mid Twentieth Century
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An 11 page discussion of the history of marijuana usage in countries like Great Britain, Canada, and the U.S. since the mid part of the twentieth century. The author reviews some of the critical laws regarding marijuana usage, inclusive of the 2002 decision by Great Britain to lessen the criminal penalties for possession of marijuana and to in effect look the other way, to conclude that while countries like Great Britain and Canada are slowly preparing for the leap toward legalization, the U.S. is holding back and looking at the edge. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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Mark Fuhrman's Role in The O. J. Simpson Case / Was Race An Issue?
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A 10 page examination of the events in the O. J. Simpson murder trial and how race became an important issue. The activities and behavior of Detective Mark Fuhrman are emphacized. Bibliography lists five sources.
Filename: Mfuhrman.wps

Massie Affair & Detective Fiction
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A 6 page research paper that discusses a case that occurred in Hawaii in the 1930s that was propelled by racism. Mystery fiction, specifically detective fiction, offers a means for the public to understand the logistics of police procedure and how cases are investigated, solved and culprits apprehended. In other words, people often use fiction as a means of understanding reality. Taking this perspective, the question arises as to whether or not fiction can provide a template that facilitates greater understanding of an actual, and infamous, case that occurred in Hawaii in the 1930s that is known as the “Massie Affair.” Examination of the discussion offered by Routledge (2007) concerning various subgenres of mystery/detective fiction reveals that only one of the categories discussed is remotely applicable to the Massie Affair and then only in a reverse sense. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: khmassie.rtf

Media's Influence on the Criminal Justice System : The Scott Peterson Case
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This 9 page paper examines media coverage of the Peterson case. Might the media have influenced the public and ultimately the outcome of the trial? Other cases are mentioned. Quotes are included. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Memorandum: Alternative To The Exclusionary Rule Proposed In Bivens Dissent
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3 pages in length. This memorandum seeks to appeal to yet another alternative to the oft-revised exclusionary rule, speaking directly to that of the Bivens Dissent. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Mental Health Courts
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A 9 page paper assessing the origin, development and effect of the mental health court. In October 2001, the Boone County (Missouri) Judicial and Law Enforcement Task Force submitted its final report of a survey of the county’s jail situation and included a recommendation that the county establish a mental health court as an effort to reduce overcrowding pressures in the county jail as well as prevent those suffering from mental illness being criminalized by virtue of being committed to the county’s jail. The paper examines the first such court established in Broward County (Florida) in 1997 and the King County (Washington) court reported to Congress in 2000, concluding that Boone County should adopt the structure as designed by King County. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
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Mental Health Effects of Long Term Solitary Confinement
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This 5 page paper considers the mental health effects of long term solitary confinement in prisons such as Pelican Bay. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Mental Illness and the Criminal Justice System in Australia
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This 11 page paper considers how in contemporary society we see to emerging trends affecting people with mental illness. The first trend is using the criminal justice system to give the community greater protection 'dangerous' mentally ill offenders. The second trend is towards making legal processes more therapeutic. The paper discusses whether or not these trends are in complete conflict and cannot co-exist. The bibliography cites 10 sources.
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Mental Illness and the Penal System
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This 6 page paper looks at mental illness and how it is treated in the prison population. Why mental illness is prevalent in the system is also examined. Examples of mentally ill prisoners are provided. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Mental Illness, Crime and the Criminal Justice System in the UK
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This 36 page paper examines the links between mental illness and crime and how this is dealt with in the UK criminal justice system. The paper starts by defining mental illness, looking at general definition and then at the legal definition used in the UK. The paper then considers what types of illness are classified as mental illness and the links between drugs, alcohol and crime. The way a crime is deemed to be committed is examined with the concepts of mens rea and actus reus and how the law is applied, including the use of an insanity defence. The paper then looks at the concept and application of care in the community. The bibliography cites 28 sources.
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Mental Illness/Prisons & Recidivism
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An 8 page research paper that looks at the incidence of mentally ill prisoners in the American system. The U.S. prison population currently houses more than 2.1 million people. Many of these inmates suffer from substance abuse and mental illness. But research shows that only a small percentage of these prisoners receive treatment and rehabilitation while incarcerated and, therefore, recidivism rates for these individuals remains high. The following examination of relevant literature on this topic shows that many mentally ill inmates receive no treatment, do not receive psychotropic medications that they need or the follow care that would reintegrate them into society. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Michel Foucault's "Discipline and Punish"
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A 6 page paper which examines Michel Foucault's book "Discipline and Punish: The Birth of the Prison" as it relates to the main point provided in the book. No additional sources cited.
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Michel Foucault's History of Criminal Punishment
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A 6 page paper which provides a general overview and illustration of Michel Foucault's "Discipline and Punish: The Birth of the Prison." Bibliography lists 1 additional source.
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Minorities Are Overrepresented In The Criminal Justice System Because Of Prejudices
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3 pages in length. The writer discusses how the blatant presence of racial stereotypes within the criminal justice system has only served to perpetuate society's intolerance toward what is deemed an inherent relationship between culture and crime. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Minors, DUI & CT Law
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A 6 page research paper/essay that investigates law pertaining to minors and driving while under the influence, with particular regard for Connecticut law. This discussion explores the rights and consequences of legal decision-making on the part of minors, and then discusses the implications of the research. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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MIRANDA: Case and Rights.
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(5 pp) A lot of us may only get crime information from television or movies, as we hear the television detective mumble something to the suspect, as he "cuffs 'em." What you are seeing and not hearing is the "Miranda rights." This discussion examines the definition, the history, and the importance of those rights. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Missouri's Superior Prison and Parole System
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This 6 page paper examines Missouri's system after comparing it with others--New York and California. Specific aspects of each system are discussed. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Moral Dilemma of Participating in the Carrying Out of the Death Penalty
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A 10 page paper which discusses the death penalty as it involves moral and ethical dilemmas with employees of an institute that is carrying out the death penalty. The paper addresses these issues as well as presenting the pros and cons maintained in society towards the death penalty. Recommendations for resolving dilemmas is presented as well. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
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