Increased powers of private security firms
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A paper which considers the use of the private security industry in court proceedings and prisoner escorting, and the objections raised by the police to the increase in enforcement powers which the industry is expected to receive. Bibliography lists 7 sources
Filename: JLenfsec.rtf

Individualism v. Collectivism / Americans Value The Individual
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A 5 page paper that provides an overview of the debate between individualism and collectivism, supporting the position that American society values individualism. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: Indicoll.wps

Institutional Racism Within Law Enforcement:
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This 4 page paper examines the problem of institutionalized racism, and how police officers specifically are affected. This paper highlights the many evidences of racism that continue to exist within law enforcement, despite claims to the contrary. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: GSRaclaw.rtf

Is Crime A Socially Constructed Phenomenon?
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This 5 page paper consider how crime may be argued to be a social construct and how it may be argued as not being a social construct, The paper looks at legal and social theory and applies it to the modern world including the view of terrorism. The bibliography cites 10 sources.
Filename: TEcrimsoc.rtf

Is it Ethical for a Criminal to Profit From His Crime at the Expense of a Victim?: The “Son of Sam Laws” and a Suggestion for a More Equitable Approach
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An 8 page discussion of the dilemma which exists between criminal and victim rights. Notes the recent phenomenon of criminals profiting from their crimes after their conviction and imprisonment by making book and movie deals or even producing art or song lyrics. The more gruesome and famous the crime the higher the potential profit. Although laws have been implemented at the state level across the nation to prevent a criminal prospering at the expense of his or her victims, these laws have been recently overturned by the U.S. Supreme Court. We are left, therefore, not with the question of the legality of such profit but with the ethics of such profit. Suggests that victim's rights can be protected, and indeed victim and criminal justice system both recompensed, with legislation which allows criminals to maintain only a small percentage of their profit from such deals and diverting the rest to the victims and the criminal justice system. This would provide incentive to the criminals but at the same time generate much needed revenue for victim and state alike. Bibliography list 4 sources.
Filename: PPcrmPrf.wps

Is Justice Delivered With Forensic Science?:
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This 10 page paper exmines the role of forensic science in determining how justice is served. More specifically, this paper asserts that forensic science is not the miraculous tool it appears to be, and that its use does not always result in justice being served. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: GSCrimnl.rtf

Is Mandatory Drug Sentencing Punishing Criminals or Society?
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A 4 page discussion of mandatory drug sentencing. The author examines the statistics of drug sentencing and contends that mandatory sentencing for offenders may in fact be punishing society as much as or even more than it is punishing the criminal! The argument is presented that mandatory sentencing is not only ineffective it is counterproductive in that it puts an unnecessary strain on society as a whole. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PPdrgSnt.rtf

Is Rape a Crime of Shame or Power?
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A 15 page contention that rape is most often perpetuated for the purpose of wielding power over a victim. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PPrapePwr.rtf

Issues In Criminology
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4 pages in length. The writer briefly discusses classical, neoclassical and positivist theories; conflict and feminist theories; and labeling, control and learning theories. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: TLCCrimTher.rtf

Jack the Ripper / An Unsolvable Crime Mystery
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In this 9 page essay, the writer analyzes various crime scenes and sociological factors surrounding the infamous mystery of Jack the Ripper. It is argued that reasonable evidence exists to believe that all of the murders were indeed committed by the same person, but emphasis is placed upon the fact that crimes still baffle police of today as much as they did in Jack the Ripper's day. Facts surrounding several different suspects are explored. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Jackthe.wps

Jack The Ripper / Society's Fault ?
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10 pages in length. Relying upon social scientific theory, this paper makes the argument that the area of Whitechapel itself was largely responsible for creating the psychopath that was Jack the Ripper. A number of statistics and professional reports are cited. Bibliography lists approximately 9 sources.
Filename: Jackthe2.wps

Jack the Ripper: Facts and Fantasies
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A 5 page analysis of the facts surrounding the infamous Jack the Ripper case. The author contends that it is likely that only five victims actually fell to the Ripper and that the rest were copycat murders. A list of possible suspects is examined. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PPripper.rtf

Jeffrey Dahmer: An Analysis of Crime Causation
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A 10 page exploration of the motivating factors in Dahmer’s abhorrent crimes. This paper examines childhood factors that could have influenced Dahmer to rape, torture, and kill. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: PPdahmerCrmThry.rtf

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.
Filename: SA803Gac.rtf

Journal Article Review / Male-Female Attitudes Towards Crime
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4 page discussion and review of a 1992 journal article (appeared in Psychological Reports) by Kormos, White, & Brooks that assessed the disparity of attitudes between males and females about crime to determine sex differences in rated seriousness of crime.
Filename: Delinart.wps

Joyce Carol Oates' "Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?": Comments on Responsibility
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A 3 page consideration of typical reactions to this short story in terms of where guilt is assigned. This paper reinforces the fact, once again, that the guilt lies with the criminal not with the victim. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PPlitOa4.rtf

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