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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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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.
Filename: SA018Leg.wps

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.
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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.
Filename: BBmrdcrR.doc

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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Morality, Social, and Criminal Justice
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This 10 page document is series of 4 small articles (and relevant bibliographies) concerning due process, corruption, use of excessive force by the police, and criminal justice administration.
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Morris's The Brothel Boy and Other Parables of the Law
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The book is discussed in this 6 page review that addresses the topics of affirmative action and the penal system. Morris's opinions are highlighted. No additional sources cited.   
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Neonaticide: The Melissa Drexler Case
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A 6 page paper that discusses the specific case of Melissa Drexel and the general issue of neonaticide. Background information is provided regarding the Drexel case, specifically the events of prom night, Drexel's plea and sentencing. The issue of neonaticide is also discussed in terms of ethics and legalities. Finally, recommendations are made regarding resolving the problems of neonaticide and teen pregnancy. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Nicholas Cowdery and Statements About Crime in Australia
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11 pages in length. Nick Cowdery is the Director of Public Prosecutions in New South Wales. He is a very outspoken and public figure, and as such is the subject of much controversy. Cowdery has the final say on who stands trial in New South Wales and on which criminal court those decisions are appealed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Overcrowding in Prisons and Jail
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A 5 page essay in which some reasons for overcrowding are included, as well as some possible solutions. A central part of the paper focuses on freedoms and how this freedom might be effective in solving the problem. No bibliography.
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Pleas Of Insanity
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This 11 page paper explores the subject of insanity pleas by people considered to be 'famous'. Bibliography lists 14 sources.
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Primary Corrections Program / Direction For Incarcerated Women
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An 8 page study of incarcerated women, including the psychological profile of a woman-criminal, the types of programs that helped her change her life around, and an in-depth look at some of the correctional programs in use today. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Incarwmn.wps

Prisoner Reform / An Ideological History
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An 8 page paper on penal systems & prisons. The writer examines various historical approaches to inmate reform ranging from Neo-Retributionist to Neo-Utalitarian, and so forth. Fundamental theories and overall effectiveness are assessed. Bibliography lists more than 30 sources.
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Prisoners as Organ Donors
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This is a 5 page paper that proposes that a law be enacted whereby organ donation is mandated in the case of execution or death by any means while incarcerated, with or without prior consent. Once sentenced, a prisoner is relieved of their right to informed consent and may be informed of the consequences. The issues of need for organ donation, ethical questions inherent in the process and terms of consent are examined. The definition of disenfranchisement is discussed briefly. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Prisons & Jails / Overcrowding
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In 12 pages, the author discusses the subject of overcrowding in prisons and jails, giving the reasons for overcrowding, how it is being coped with, the pros and cons, and the best of the various possible solutions for limiting the problem. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
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Privilege or Right? / Visitation & Education Within the Prison System
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A 15 page paper addressing the issues of visitation, education, and job training. These are not privileges and should be considered rights. These are obviously issues that have not been addressed in the inmates childhood and should be addressed now before it is too late, if it isn't already. A hypothetical survey and results are included for the student to gain ideas. A reference page follows containing 16 sources.
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Probation
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The role of probation in the American criminal justice system is explored in this 15 page analytical paper. The writer provides an historical account of probation's evolution and delves into contemporary material as well-- including a look at alternatives such as electronic monitoring devices. The debates surrounding the issue of probation are also included and recommendations are made. Bibliography lists more than a dozen sources.
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Psychological Criminal Profiling
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This 60 page paper provides an overview of the process of psychological criminal profiling, defining the specific connection between types of crimes, types of criminals, and the development of psychological assessments. This paper integrates a view of psychological principles, as well as specific issues related to crime and sociology in order to determine why some individuals participation in behaviors that are deviant and others do not. This paper then goes on to apply these principles to a view of certain criminals, including Jack the Ripper. Bibliography lists 25 sources.
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Reflecting on Judge Dee's Celebrated Cases
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This six-page-paper discusses the series of mysteries and the historical significance of the descriptions of seventh century criminal investigative techniques. The similarities and differences between old China and new Western culture investigations are outlined and discussed. Bibliography lists one source.
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Sentencing of Criminals
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( 8 pp) Every year, in every legislative assembly in the nation, the lawmakers consider new responses to crime. The choices that legislators make about crime have a big impact, an impact that is growing all the time. There is honest disagreement about how much it is possible to reduce crime rates through criminal law enforcement, but it is beyond question that criminal law enforcement and punishment has a larger fiscal impact on state government every year. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: BBcrimst.doc

Should Parole Be Abolished? No
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A 5 page paper which argues that parole should not be abolished. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Spousal Homicide: Can It Be Defended?
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(6 pp) The significance and use of a successful provocation plea as an extenuating ground is usually that it reduces murder to manslaughter, despite the fact the defendant intended to-and did-kill in anger. The unique feature of provocation is that the plea may extenuate even though it is accepted that, in killing, the defendant was not seeking to save him or herself from death or injury. The following information should enforce the possibility of use of the provocation defense. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Stalkers
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This 8 page paper provides an overview of the stalker in society, with several case studies, both from celebrities and average women as well. Both sociological and psychological explanations are provided to explain the behavior. A behavior profile may be derived from the information contained in this paper. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Strategic Planning and the Prison System
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This 10 page paper considers strategic planning as it involves the subject of corrections. Strategic planning is defined and discussed and theories concerning criminality are offered as well. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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Successes & Failures Of Probation
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A 5 page discussion of the history, successes, and failures of the American probationary system. Various examples and statistics are included to illustrate points made. Bibliography includes three sources.
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Suicide in Juvenile Detention Centers
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This 22 pages paper considers the problem of teen suicide rates in juvenile detection centers. This paper reflects the nature of this problem and considers the impact of the current literature and studies on teen depression as they define a process of discovery and evaluation for educators. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Techniques in Forensic Psychology
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Defines forensic psychology emphasizing that it is used to prove the guilt or innocence of an individual. The job of the forensic psychologist is to present psychological analyses which are able to stand before a court of law. In order to be admissible in a court of law and to stand up under the close scrutiny of individuals whose job it is to place question on the authenticity or applicability of the evidence, said evidence must be collected and processed in a carefully documented scientific manner. Central to this collection and documentation are the diagnostic criteria identified in the “Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of the American Psychological Association”. Demonstrates that even with such clearly defined criteria, however, the diagnosis and analysis of the forensic psychologist can very considerably. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Ted Bundy
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10 pages in length. Ted Bundy thought he was invincible. Quite possibly the most notorious mass murderer of our time, Bundy lead the FBI on a chase all across the country before he tripped up and was caught. When all was said and done, at least 30 women -- and some children -- fell victim to his charming, attractive ways. The writer charts Bundy's history, as well as discusses what might cause such behavior in seemingly normal people.
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The 'Nanny' Trial / An In-Depth Look At American Criminal Law
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A 12 page research paper that analyzes one of the more compelling trials of the decade, that of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts v. Woodward in which a young British au pair is accused of murdering her young charge. The writer dissects the judicial process with specific regard to this case, uncovering some surprising legal strategies and decisions that served to display the breadth of American law. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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The 3 Strikes Law And Gangs
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A 5 page paper. In 1994, voters in California approved a ballot initiative known as "Three Strikes and You're Out." Basically, anyone with two felony convictions will be sentenced to 25 to life on the third felony conviction. This paper explains the law, examines whether it is working, in general, then, examines whether is has had any effect on gang-related crimes. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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The Boston Strangler And His Horrible Tale
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This 12-page-paper presents a discussion of the story of the infamous Boston Strangler. His victims, the confession, his death and the evidence that he may not have been the strangler after all.Bibliography lists six sources.
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The Canadian Criminal Code: A Numbers Game?
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(5 pp) In the case of prisons, the United States is the leader in incarceration rates in the Western world, while Canada is usually ranked in the top three. It is estimated that 4,000,000 offenders will be imprisoned in the United States by the year 2000. In Canada, as compared to the U.S., there is less punitiveness in sentencing for most crimes, but the trends for "getting tough" are emerging. Changes in juvenile justice legislation and judges' sentencing practices, and the tightening of parole guidelines are increasing Canada's incarceration rate perceptibly Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: BBcrmCan.doc

The Case For Expert Witnesses
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There are those who argue that sexual harassment cannot be defined under law because it is personally defined. That is, what one person may consider harassment, another would see as a normal response and, or, behavior. This 5 page paper explores the use of an expert witness in the case of Snider v. Consolidation Coal Co. as a means of validating the recurrence of the offense, providing a shared perception for the jury to identify with in order to make a judgment. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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The Criminal Justice Process
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5 pages in length. There are three main classes of the criminal justice process; those are system, non-system, or network. While all three cover certain aspects of the process, it is felt that one of these is the best overall description of how the criminal justice process works. By considering each of these classifications and their implications, this paper will help the student understand why one is better overall, and give the appropriate reasons why it best meets all the criteria over the other two. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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The Death Penalty -- Comparing Saudi Arabia and the United States
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This 6 page report discusses the fact that numerous nations throughout the world find the fact that the United States allows and acts upon a death penalty to be a barbaric example of how uncivilized and violent America truly is. In 1998, both China and The Congo executed more people than the 68 killed in the United States. Iran (66), Egypt (48), Belarus (33), Taiwan (32) and Saudi Arabia are examples of the attitudes of other nations and other cultures. For the purposes of this report, the differences and similarities that exist between the United States and Saudi Arabia are used to illustrate the attitudes, beliefs, and politics associated with the implementation of the death penalty. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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The Difference Between Corporate, White Collar Crimes, and Other Crimes
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A 5 page paper which discusses why corporate and white collar crimes are treated differently than other crimes. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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The Drug Court Program
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A 21 page paper discussing the drug court program and the difficulties in evaluating it as a whole. Begun in Miami in 1989, the drug court program of the Department of Justice has become a symbol and agent of hope throughout the nation. Research into its efficacy has been difficult, in large part because program application does not take the same form throughout the country. Overall statistics, however, reveal that as a program, the drug court is one that can truly make a difference in levels of drug use and recidivism among program participants. The paper explains the drug court program, reviews available literature and discusses the methodology issues involved in further investigation. Includes an abstract; bibliography lists 27 sources.
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The Ethical Treatment of Prison Inmates.
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(15 pp) The thesis question for this paper: Is the treatment of prison inmates handled in an ethical manner? Areas of medical care, mental health, and death and dying will be examined. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: BBetpris.doc

The Hazards of Prison Labor
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This 7 page paper considers the risks that are posed by the use of convicts as labour in commercial ventures. The paper argues that there are relatively few risks involved if there are sufficient safe guards and security measures. The writer argues the case both ways before any conclusion is reached. The bibliography cites 8 sources.
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The Japanese Criminal Justice System
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A 5 page discussion of the uniqueness of the Japanese criminal justice system and how this system has evolved over time. Emphasizes the phenomenally low crime rate the country enjoys despite its high population density. Credits this low crime rate not only to various features of the criminal justice system but also to the homogenous population and values of Japan, factors which may be changing with the world move toward globalization. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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The Job Of A Correction Officer
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A 10 page overview of the job of the correction officer. Issues discussed include : the changing prison population, use of firearms by officers and no frills facilities. Also included are facts regarding occupational outlook, job requirements, and salary. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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The Questions of Intent, Force & Hijacking - A Kidnapping Case Analysis
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A 5 page paper that presents a kidnapping case analysis that examines the three questions of necessary intent, applied force, and what constitutes charges of hijacking within the criminal charge of kidnapping. These three questions are examined and answered in regard to applicable rule of law and a subsequent altered set of charges is offered. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: LCkidnap.doc

The Role of Criminal Justice as a Body of Knowledge and Profession
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In 12 pages, author discusses the role of criminal justice as a body of knowledge and profession. Bibliography lists 18 sources.
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The Use Of DNA In Paternity Cases
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5 pages in length. Technological advances now enable men to be identified as the father in a paternity case through the means of DNA fingerprinting. This scientific breakthrough has been instrumental in linking otherwise unidentifiable parties by matching the child's DNA to the father's in order to establish positive relation. History has demonstrated that the methods once utilized to extract paternal connection have been less than one hundred percent successful; with the implementation of DNA fingerprinting in paternity tests, the margin for error has all but been eliminated. The writer discusses DNA testing in relation to paternity cases. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Thurgood Marshall on Capital Punishment
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A detailed, 3 page analysis of Thurgood Marshall's philosophical rejection of Capital Punishment. Marshall was particularly concerned with the "cruel and unusual punishments" section in U.S. Constitutional Law. It is believed that the government should be responsible for instilling good values in its citizens-- and not kill them off when they stray from the principles of such values. By murdering a criminal, the "eye for an eye" theory has accomplished nothing-- for it has not genuinely made them experience self-hate or retribution. No Bibliography.
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U.S. Drug Control Programs
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An 11 page overview of the issues surrounding illicit drug use in the United States. Outlines the history of programs designed to curb that usage and makes suggestions for future concentration on changing the perceptions of our youth and imposing penalties which make drug use unattractive. Includes numerous statistics about the past and contemporary rate of drug use in this country and a graph illustrating an inverse relationship between crime and expectations of punishment. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Violence In Prisons
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A 9 page paper that discusses violence in prison. Specific subheadings include: a brief history of violence in the U.S.; violence in prisons; evaluation of programs instituted in prisons to reduce violence, and recommendations. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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What It Takes To Be A Good Probation Officer
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A 2 page essay on the qualities which make an effective probation officer. The writer discusses these qualities with respect to their own desire to become a probation officer. No Bibliography.
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When An Officer Doesn't Have to Follow "Procedure"
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This five-page-paper presents a discussion about the use of the fourth amendment in search and seizure practices. The article critiqued presents many case scenarios and situations in which search warrants were needed and not obtained and not needed and not obtained. Bibliography lists one source.
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Why Criminals Repeat The Same Or Different Crimes
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5 pages in length. The author discusses environment, gang activity, lack of or ineffectual rehabilitation in prison, and inability to garner successful employment as proponents that contribute to the recidivism of criminals. No bibliography.
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William M. Adler's 'Land of Opportunity'
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A 5 page analysis of this insightful book which relates the story of the Chambers brothers, four brothers from Arkansas, who were instrumental in the crack cocaine business in Detroit during the 1980s. The writer demonstrates how Adler's unique viewpoint which places the brothers' activities within a sociological and historical context gives new insights into America's drug culture. No additional sources cited.
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Women Inmate Profiles
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A 10 page paper which discusses jails and prisons as it relates to women inmates. The paper addresses the functions of prisons and jails, inmate characteristics, and other pertinent information. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: RAprison.wps

“Cool Hand Luke”
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This 5 page report discusses a number of the sociological aspects of group interaction and relationships in the 1967 movie “Cool Hand Luke” starring Paul Newman and George Kennedy, directed by Stuart Rosenberg. Throughout the movie, the audience understands how an apparently average man can find himself in the midst of a situation in which his personal power and control is completely denied. When that happens, people are drawn to a character through a strange combination of admiration, envy, and irritation. Even in the first of circumstances, Luke maintains his cool and finds the humor in the most difficult of circumstances. The group then defines itself through its understanding and appreciation of Luke. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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“Dead Man Out”: Governmental Structure and Mental Illness in the Movie Starring Danny Glover and Ruben Blades
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A 5 page discussion of the underlying societal and governmental factors interwoven in the complex plot of this movie. Blades is a convicted criminal who is serving time on death row. His execution has been delayed, however, due to his insanity. Danny Glover has been recruited as a psychiatrist to treat him. Glover has to not only employ his best clinical approaches but also come to the realization that, if he is successful in his efforts to restore this convict’s mental stability, Blades will face the electric chair. What ensues in the plot is a struggle between human emotions in the constraints of a cold and precise medical and legal arena. No additional sources are listed.
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“Forces of Order: Policing Modern Japan”: A Critique of the Book by David H. Bayley
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A 5 page critique of the 1997 completely revised edition of this book on the Japanese criminal justice system. This paper discusses Bayley’s contentions that the low crime rate enjoyed by Japan is more related to a reflection of Japanese history and the traditions, morality, and culture which resulted over that history than it is to factors such as the economy or the types of punishment which are imposed. Emphasizes that Japan has clearly imposed societal expectations, expectations which are both shaped and reinforced by societal institutions, as to how its citizens are to interact. No additional sources are listed.
Filename: PPjapPol.wps

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