This paper looks at the statistics regarding the effectiveness of rehabilitation versus prison sentences and recidivism rates. It also discusses what causes recidivism and how rehabilitation can...
Police discretion in punishment of juveniles
This paper examines the discretion that police have in punishing juvenile offenders.
Consistent Arrest Policy and Battering
This paper examines the issue of whether or not a consistent arrest policy, usually mandatory arrest, is effective as a deterrent in cases of battering.
Juvenile Homicide in California
This paper discusses juvenile homicide in California, touches on it nationwide, and discusses some of the causes of juvenile violence as well as suggestions for controlling it.
Juvenile Crime and the Justice System
This paper examines the history and current status of the juvenile justice system as well as looking at various factors that contribute to juvenile crime.
Corrections Facilities: State Run vs. Privately perated
This paper discusses the concept of privately owned prisons as contrasted to the traditional state-run facilities.
Arrest by Private Citizens
This paper defines the power of arrest and explores how it can be used by private citizens. It also explains what steps security managers might take to run a successful security firm and avoid...
The Death Penalty: Pros and Cons
This paper discusses the polarized issue of capital punishment. It looks at the political, moral, religious, and personal reasons behind the positions taken across our society.
Juvenile Crime in Brazil and Italy
This report features a comparison of the juvenile justice systems in Brazil and Italy, with a look at types of crime typically committed by youths; and procedures and punishments available to...
Closing Arguments in Criminal Trials
Discusses the importance and basics of closing arguments in a criminal trial, with particular emphasis to the communication aspect – the art of persuasion, for example. Uses various trials as...
The Judicial Process: A Review of Virtual Justice
An examination of the book by H. Richard Uviller, with a look at his explanation of the flaws inherent in the American criminal justice system.
History of Correctional Recreation
This report provides a discussion of the history of correctional recreation, as compared with current prison programs. Examines the effects of recreation on inmates, both positive and negative, as...
The Automobile vs Community Policing
This paper provides a discussion of the effects of the use of the automobile on community policing programs.
Affirmative Action in State Universities
A discussion of the decisions of two Supreme Court cases, University of California Regents v. Allan Bakke and Cheryl J. Hopwood, et al v. The State of Texas, dealing with racial quotas in the...
Women and the American Justice System
Discusses ways in which the justice system should be improved so that it is more equitable to women. Includes a outline.
African-Americans in Prisons
Discusses possible reasons that African-Americans are incarcerated at a higher rate than any other minority.
Forensic Fingerprinting: History, Methods of Detecting, Retrieving and Identifying Latent Prints
What, really, are fingerprints? Where did the idea come from to use them as evidence? How are they actually detected, retrieved, and used to identify a suspect? This paper will briefly examine...
Challenges with Juvenile Probation
Addresses two problems with probation in the juvenile justice system-its ineffectiveness, and the susceptibility of probation officers to violent behavior from their clients. Reviews research...
Use of Force by Police Officers as a Practice
An analysis of why police officers use force, the types of force they use, problems that have arisen from this practice, and potential solutions.
Criminal Justice in China and Canada: A Comparative Analysis of Racial Bias
This paper will examine the differences in the criminal justice systems of China and Canada, how these differences are reflected in the treatment of minorities, and how cultural differences play a...
Criminal Justice and Rehabilitation
A general overview of the American criminal justice system, including statistics, discussion of capital punishment, and focusing on rehabilitation.
Comparing Criminal Justice
Compares the American criminal justice system to Turkey's in terms of constitutionality, penal code, and trial procedures.
Importance of Computers in Criminal Justice
Details the importance of becoming proficient in computer technology in obtaining a degree in criminal justice.
Forensic Criminal Investigations
Definitive essay describing the role forensics plays in a criminal investigation.
HIV in Prison: Institutional Policy and Injustice
Discusses the policies enforced by the prison system in dealing with HIV positive patients, including the medical treatment, legal issues, and compassionate release program.
Evolution of Policing in the United States
Examines the history of law enforcement in the United States, with an emphasis on community relations. Also discusses the evolution of relations between the black community and the police.
Prison Overcrowding
This essay discusses the problem of jail and prison overcrowding that is making it difficult for law enforcement to find space for offenders. California is a prime example, as the new...
HIV in Prison: Institutional Policy and Injustice
This paper will discuss the policies enforced by the prison system in dealing with HIV positive patients, including the medical treatment, legal issues, and compassionate release program. In...
Debunking the Black Crime Myth
Discusses the falsehoods and commonly held beliefs between the connection of crime and race.
The Supreme Court and Community Morality Standards
Discusses the American government's struggle between free speech and the legislation of morality. This report uses relevant Supreme Court rulings on pornography to determine whether or not a...
Organized Crime
A thorough discussion of violence, black markets, and the adverse affects on society. The conclusion assert solutions and recommendations.
Microsoft Vs the Justice Department
Examines the current conflict between the Microsoft Corporation and the U.S. Department of Justice and discusses the major concerns that are at stake for the U.S. Government, Microsoft, consumers,...
Crime in the United States and Israel
Compares crime in the United States to that of Israel. Discusses such topics as terrorism, prisons, types of crimes, and causes of crimes.
Techniques for an Effective Criminal Investigation
Details the report elements of a criminal investigation including crime scene search, recording the crime scene, collection and preservation of physical evidence, etc.
Criminal Recidivism
Examines criminal recidivist, or repeat offenders, and discusses diversion methods and projections for the future, with a focus on youthful offenders. Includes two charts.
Judges Defining Societies Rules
Discusses the difficult role judges must play in making determinations regarding school prayer as an example of how they help to define society.
Criminal Recidivism
Examines criminal recidivism, diversion methods, and projections for the future, with a focus on youthful offenders. The conclusion is that the criminal population is made up largely of those for...
Case Reviews - Search & Seizure
Briefs from Australian Paper, Ltd. v. Anti-Dumping Authority; Performing Right Society, Ltd. v. Hickey; Subafilms, Ltd. v. MGM-Pathe Communications; Sengoku v. RMC International; and Consten and...
Prison Riots : A Comparison
Compares prison riots at Attica in 1971, Santa Fe in 1980 and Sacramento in 1996 and discusses how overcrowding and poor conditions in prisons lead to such events.
Miller V. Albright :Gender-Bias in Citizenship
Discusses the Supreme Court decision Miller v. Albright. The issue was whether or not the distinction in the U.S. Code between legitimate and illegitimate children violates the Fourteenth...
Striking Down the Religious Freedom
Discusses the issues inside and outside the court relative to the 1997 Supreme Court decision which struck down the RFRA. This decision was reached in City of Boerne v. Florida.
White-Collar Crime
Presents an overview of the proliferation of white-collar crime including its causes, societal effects and the professions in which it is most prevalent.
Unique Features of Offender Treatment
Examines the types of crimes and punishments or treatments available, in three different categories: sex offenses, DUI and drug offenses, and violent offenses. Discusses the unique challenges...
Wisconsin V. Mitchell
Discussion of the 1989 hate crime and the subsequent Supreme Court ruling on the case. Did Wisconsin's penalty enhancement violate the 1st and 14th amendment? Includes a 3.5 page legal brief as a...
Electronic Monitoring Devices For Criminals
Explains use of electronic monitoring devices for penalties such as house arrest. Discusses its use in preventing prison overcrowding. Types of devices, societal effects, problems, and applications.
Supreme Court Decides Assisted Suicide
Discusses the political issues behind the Supreme Court ruling about the right to assisted suicide, which recently has been struck down.
Juvenile Boot Camps vs. Delinquent Programs
Investigates the impacts of juvenile boot camp programs and standard juvenile delinquent programs on recidivism rates and in addressing the problem of overcrowding in juvenile facilities. Evaluates...
Crime, Punishment and Democracy
Discusses the origins of democracy and the topics of crime and punishment. To further the discussion, great philosophers of the past will assume the center. Plato, Socrates, Buddha, Confucius,...
Commercial Burglaries and Robberies
Explores the meaning of organized crime with particular reference to commercial burglaries and robberies. Several different types of criminal organization are discussed, such as gangs, rings, and...
Positive School of Thought Theorists and Modern Criminology
Examines the Italian School of positive thought and its contribution to principles of modern criminology.
Women in Prison: An Effect of the War on Drugs?
Discusses the effect the war on drugs has had on the increased population of women in prison (for non-violent offenses).
4th Amendment Case Comparison
Provides briefs of two 4th Amendment cases, Terry vs. Ohio and United States vs. Watson. Then compares the cases, both dealing with the ideas of protection from unreasonable search and seizure.
5th Amendment Cases Comparison
Provides briefs of two 5th Amendment cases, Miranda vs. Arizona and Rhode Island vs. Innis. Then compares the cases, both dealing with the guarantee that no one may be forced to incriminate...
6th Amendment Cases Comparison
Provides briefs of two 6th Amendment cases, United States vs. Marion and United States vs. Lovasco. Then compares the cases, both dealing with the argument that the respondents were denied a...
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