Capital Punishment / Marxist Ideology
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A 6 page argument on why capital punishment should not exist in a country where a client cannot get a fair trial. The writer backs up this premise with Marxist ideology, particularly emphasizing class differences. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Marxcp.wps

Capital Punishment / The Morality & The Costs
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A 5 page overview of the issue of capital punishment. Explores the morality, and the costs of such punishment. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Cappun2.wps

Criminal Punishment In Texas
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In 5 pages, the author discusses the issue of criminal punishment in Texas. Texas is found to maintain especially harsh punishments. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Crimtexa.wps

Death Penalties / Philosophical Ideas
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4 pages discussing the various historic philosophies about capital punishment (an eye for an eye, etc;). Includes conclusive opinion based on material. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Differing Perspectives on Capital Punishment
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An 11 page paper with three different views of opposition to the death penalty. The Green party and general liberals contribute examples of the differences of view that are possible; there are no conservative views included. The paper argues that not only does capital punishment not serve as a deterrent to future violent crime, but that states using the death penalty also have the highest rates of violent crime. Bibliography lists five sources.
Filename: Dicappun.wps

In Defense Of The Death Penalty
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8 pages in length. The writer discusses Ernest van den Haag's defense of the death penalty with reference to his article entitled 'In Defense of the Death Penalty: A Practical and Moral Analysis.' No additional sources used.
Filename: TLCdthpn.wps

Surveying Opinions Relating to Capital Punishment
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This 15 page report discusses the issues surrounding capital punishment with a special emphasis on the literature regarding the death penalty and the development of a survey to measure secondary students attitudes and opinions in regard to the topic. Bibliography lists 19 sources.
Filename: Punsurv.wps

The Death Penalty
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When Gary Gilmore insisted that he wanted to be executed by firing squad for his crimes, in 1977, thereby ending a ten year moratorium on executions, the media brought the spotlight into Utah and debate on the death penalty back into the public forum. Since then, public opinion has leaned toward the death penalty being a viable consequence for the crime of murder. This 10 page paper looks at the question of capital punishment; at the history, the controversy and public opinion. Bibliography lists 18 sources.
Filename: Deatcont.wps

The Death Penalty In India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, & The U.S.
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A 7 page paper discussing the merits of abolishing the death penalty in the United States. Criminology experts have proven that it does not serve as a deterrent against murder. Why do Americans cling to it as a punishment with such fervor and why is it time to stop? Comparisons are made' among the four countries listed above. Bibliography lists nine sources.
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Article Review/Anderson,D.,Anderson,S.,& Schumacher,R., H.P.1991. Releasee Characteristics and Parole Success. Journal of Offender Rehabilitation,17,133-145.
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A thoroughly comprehensive 7 page analytical review of the article including 1)purpose of study, 2)subjects and their selection, 3)instruments, measuring devices, & methods of Data collection 4)Design & Method of analysis 5)Principal findings 6)General Conclusions and their foundations and 7)Observations and criticisms. Review lists full citation for journal article.
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Comparisons Between Probation & Parole
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5 pages in length. The writer discusses the many aspects of probation and parole; similarities and differences, etc;. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Comppara.wps

Is Parole Effective ?
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In this well-reasoned 9 page paper, the writer analyzes whether or not parole is both a viable and necessary way to assimilate convicts back into society. It is argued that our criminal justice system needs parole to ensure that those who are released have truly been reformed. It is stressed that parole should not be viewed as a 'break' or as an 'easy way out.' Rather, it should be representative of the system's need to ensure that it has done its job successfully and that the individual is ready to make a gradual transition back into everyday life without further incident. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Probation and Parole / Comparison of the United States & The United Kingdom
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In 10 pages the author compares the probation and parole services in the United Kingdom and the United States. The countries of England, Wales, and Ireland are oftentimes combined and listed under the heading of United Kingdom. The probation and parole services are very similar in the United Kingdom and the United States. Probation and parole is an alternative to incarceration. The probationer is given more control over his/her life. He/she is being groomed for acceptance back into society. Some are given choices they have never had before, such as job skills and employment opportunities. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Probpar.wps

Revocation Of Probation Or Parole / Legal Issues
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8 pages in length. An in-depth look at legal arguments and Supreme Court decisions concerning the issue of probation/parole revocation and whether or not probation/parolees should have many of the same rights as civilians or be treated exactly like prisoners in jail. For the most part, it is concluded that current law still mandates the acquisition of a search warrant when looking for reasons to make an arrest but that the terms of probable cause should indeed be reduced due to the unique relationship that exists between the probation/parolee and their case officer. Bibliography lists 6 article references and several legal citations.
Filename: Probrevo.wps

The Parole System
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An 8 page paper discussing a few of the problems currently facing the parole system today due to overcrowding in the prisons and jails and also the problem of increasing crime. Both of these issues relate directly to the parole system in the United States. An example of a system that is working in Japan is presented as a possible role model for the system here in our country. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Parole.wps