A Consideration of Mandatory DNA Testing for Convicted Criminals
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An 8 page discussion of the rights and wrongs of implementing mandatory testing programs in our nation’s prisons. The argument is presented that such programs can be of tremendous benefit in that they offer solutions thousands of crimes, crimes about which a convicted criminal is likely to remain silent on and in all likelihood would escape detection without such programs. Mandatory testing would consequently be beneficial in that it would bring closure not only in a legal sense but in an emotional sense. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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A Discussion on the Rockefeller Drug Laws
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This 8 page paper examines the war on drugs with particular attention to the 1973 statutes that were purported to be the toughest drug laws in the country. While New York law is the focus of the paper, the result of the law is evaluated with use of prison statistics from the state. A fair view is taken, but the paper leans towards the idea that these mandatory sentencing laws were not warranted. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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A History and Overview of Alcatraz Penitentiary
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This 11 page paper provides an overview of this historic institution. Details on how it was constructed and how secure it had been are included . Information on attempts to break out of this high security prison are also included. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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A HISTORY OF PRISON REFORM IN THE U.S.
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This paper examines the history of both prisons and prison reform in the United States. The paper also discusses the effectiveness of incarceration as a tool for detering criminals, and examines what critics have said about prisons through the ages. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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A Look at the Serial Killer
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This 6 page paper examines the plight of the serial killer from three different points of view. Psychological, sociological and biological perspectives are discussed. Several notorious murderers are mentioned. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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A Probation Officer's View Of Effectiveness
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3 pages in length. The writer briefly discusses how a new boss helps to rectify bad attitudes and even worse recidivism statistics within the department. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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A Profile of Serial Killer Ted Bundy
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This 7 page paper presents an overview of the life and experiences of Ted Bundy. How psychologists and sociologists evaluate his behavior is the focus of this paper. The conclusion drawn is that Bundy is a psychopath. Psychopathy is discussed. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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A Proposal to Abolish the Death Penalty in the State of Texas
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5 pages. This paper is a summary of the motivating factors for abolishing the death penalty in the state of Texas as well as what is expected to be accomplished by doing so. The actions that need to be taken in order to get the death penalty abolished are reviewed, and specific subject matter the reader would want to look at are also considered. Those groups that would and would not benefit from the abolishment of the death penalty will be covered as well. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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A Sociological Analysis of Hannibal Lecter
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This 4 page paper examines the film Silence of the Lambs and also makes reference to Hannibal Rising in an examination of this deranged protagonist. The theory of anomie attempts to explain his behavior. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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A Study in Recidivism
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This 27 page paper provides an original qualitative study submitted by a student, a substantial literature review and suggestions on how to reduce recidivism in the criminal justice system. The study material respects Singapore's justice system and the nation's CLAS (Criminal Legal Aid Scheme) is discussed in depth. Proposals to reduce recidivism are made in a broad sense. A number of theories are discussed. Bibliography lists 17 sources.
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A System Analysis in the context of Criminal Justice
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This 5 page paper looks at eleven steps, with a focus on four, in respect to evaluating problems related to criminal justice. Examples are provided. The example of drunk driving is the focus of this paper. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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A Typical Day In Prison
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This 3 page paper uses the words of inmates themselves to try and describe a typical day in prison. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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A Visit to a Court of Law
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A 5 page description of what the casual observer would encounter in a court of law. The author provides a general description of the courtroom and the various people who occupy it as well as the relative duties of these people. The popularized media version of the criminal justice system, versions reflected both in the fictional content of television and in the factual rendition of high-profile cases such as the O.J. Simpson case, is contrasted with the realities of the everyday local courtroom. No sources are listed.
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African-American Men and the Penal System:
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This 10 page paper discusses the history of black men in the United States penal system. This paper highlights the problem and the disproportionate number of black men in the system versus other racial groups. Half of this paper is a research paper while the other half is an annotated bibliography. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
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AIDS and HIV in Correctional Facilities
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A 5 page paper which examines the condition of AIDS and HIV in correctional facilities and inmate healthcare. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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AIDS/HIV and Tuberculosis In Prison
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This 8 page paper provides background information on HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis in the correctional system and proposes to initiate human clinical trials of the HIV vaccine within the prison population. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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Alaska Senate Bill 56: A Policy Analysis
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A 10 page consideration of the provisions made by the law resulting from Senate Bill 56. This law allows more judicial discretion in criminal sentencing. At the same time, however, it introduces a prime environment for perverse incentive and injustice. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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