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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How Crime Is Punished In Israel, Germany, China And The United States
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21 pages in length. The approaches to criminal punishment vary quite dramatically from country to country, with some adopting incarceration to the point of warehousing criminals, others choosing rehabilitation and still others putting forth a preventive line of attack. Examining the varying styles of Israel, Germany, China and the United States finds America in need of a more rehabilitative approach. Bibliography lists 19 sources.
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How Media Affects the Public's Perception of Police
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This 8 page paper provides a discussion on how law enforcement is portrayed by media. Several famous cases are examined. Racism is discussed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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How Norval Morris May Review Current Books Regarding Legal Conditions
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A 9 page paper which presents 6 different books, and also presents a review of each book as they would perhaps be perceived by Norval Morris, a legal scholar and writer. The books are "Brothel Boy" edited by Norval Morris, "The Lawyer's Calling: Christian Faith and Legal Practice" by Joseph G. Allegretti, "Why Lawyers Behave The Way They Do" by Paul G. Haskell, "Official Negligence" by Lou Cannon, "Redefining Equality" edited by Neal Devins and Davison M. Douglas, and "Basic Concepts of Legal Thought" by George P. Fletcher. No additional sources cited.
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How Prerelease Programs Help Alleviate Crime In Society
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4 pages in length. Qualifying to be in a prerelease program requires inmates to display certain behaviors that illustrate their desire to reincorporate themselves back into a civilized society; once they have been approved into a prerelease program, they are on the road to a stronger, more advantageous rehabilitation program than those who are simply released from prison without any type of social or educational therapy. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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How Prisons Affect Our Economy
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A 5 page paper which examines how our prisons affect the economy of the country. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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How, If At All, Should Mental Illness Be Taken Into Account In Determining Punishment?
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14 pages in length. The penal system has been no help in alleviating the stigma attached to mental illness, routinely and historically treating mentally unstable inmates with just the same harsh approach as their criminally insane counterparts. Indeed, the distinction between these two populations is significant; however, authorities have long been reluctant to entertain such a concept. Similar to the treatment availed to them in institutions, mentally ill inmates have a history of being shackled, beaten and deprived of the most basic human needs. One might readily argue how state and federal penitentiaries exist for one reason and one reason only: to lock up the criminal and throw away the key. The conspicuous absence of rehabilitation programs speaks to the attitude society openly harbors about its convicted felons – keep them out of sight forever. Only recently has the idea of rehabilitation over incarceration been considered throughout contemporary correctional institutions as an alternative toward addressing the imprisoned mentally ill, a population many believe are deserving of this option because of their blatant lack of free will in making morally responsible choices. Annotated bibliography lists 8 sources.
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