Factors Affecting A Criminal's Re-entry Into Society
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A 5 page review of several key sociological theories that affect a criminal's re-entry into society after serving out their time in the criminal justice system. Theories that are discussed include the Containment Theory, the Self-Control Theory, Rational Choice, Routine Activities, General Deterrence, Specific Deterrence, and the ecological perspectives theory. No sources are listed.
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Factors in Criminal Behavior
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A 6 page exploration of the many factors that influence criminal behavior. This paper is divided into three sections: Greatest Criminal Threat to the General Public, Environment and the Crime Rate, and Behavioral Theory and the Crime Rate. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Family Relations / Domestic Changes In Modern Times
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A 9 page paper that considers the impacts that have transitioned the status of families over the past 200 years. This paper demonstrates that the social, cultural, political and economic impacts of changing families have led to increased crime and increased domestic violence. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Fear of Crime in the Nineties
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A 9 page discussion of 'Fear of Crime in the Nineties." Primary focus is upon the intimidating effects that street gangs have in large inner-cities like Los Angeles. Excellent reference for those studying criminal justice, policing, and various aspects of sociology. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Female Victims Of Crimes & Unjust Treatment
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A 12 page paper detailing the injustices women often have to face as the victims of violent crimes from not only the criminal but also the law enforcement personnel who are responsible for investigating crime, the criminal justice system which is responsible for litigating such crimes, and the media which often gives an unfair view of the woman's role in the crime. Bibliography lists eight sources.
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Feminist Criminology
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A 10 page overview of the evolution of feminist criminology theory and the application of that theory to criminal justice. Associates this evolution with the same factors which spawned the feminist movement itself. Distinguishes between liberal, radical, Marxist, socialist, and postmodern versions of feminism and contends that each has had an impact on feminist criminology. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Four Criminology Theories
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7 pages in length. The writer discusses biological determinism, labeling, rational choice and operant conditioning as they relate to criminal theories. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Gangs and Juveniles: Problems in Baltimore
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A 5 page overview of the problems gangs present in Baltimore and elsewhere. The author emphasizes that youths are inspire to join gangs to escape from the harsh realities of their lives. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Gender and the Fear of Crime
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11 pages in length. This is an advanced research paper on gender-based crime and the fear of crime phenomena. It has been found that there is a gender-based mentality when examining the fear of crime and the measurement of crime against a particular gender. While a crime may be the same, it affects each gender differently. Relates to sociology and criminology as to how those professions deal with the measurement problems associated with this occurrence. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Global Environmental Politics: Civil Disobedience versus Eco-Sabotage/Eco-Terrorism
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This is an 8 page paper discussing civil disobedience versus eco-sabotage in regards to environmental concerns. Within the last decade global citizens have been increasingly concerned with environmental issues. As a result incidents of civil disobedience and eco-sabotage have also increased but with profoundly different results. Events of civil disobedience in regards to environmental concerns have promoted peaceful solutions to environmental issues in addition to promoting the value of free speech, opinions and debates which have been traditional values based on moral rights. Because of the emphasis on peaceful solutions and moral rights and values, those involved in incidents of civil disobedience have gained the support of celebrities, politicians and most importantly, the public in their causes. Eco-sabotage or eco-terrorism on the other hand has a regressive effect on the cause at hand. A recent increase in eco-terrorism has led to an increased fear in the research communities and society on a global scale. This increased concern of eco-terrorism has led to increased legislation and punishments for those who practice eco-terrorism which has often resulted in near fatalities and millions of dollars in damage. The violent focus of eco-sabotage has led to a negative association by politicians and the public thereby negating any gains which were pursued by the eco-terrorists. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Global Terrorism
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This 10-page paper covers an overview of global terrorism and the US goals and strategies developed to respond to it. 13 Sources.
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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 (part 1, two philosophies)
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A 5 page paper on the topic of gun control. The writer identifies the two perspectives of this issue -- from a crime control standpoint as well as due process -- and indicates the type of policy each would recommend. Bibliography cites 6 sources.
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Gun Control (part 2, policy response)
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A 5 page paper recommending a policy response to gun control. The writer explains the policy in reference to its effectiveness, and practical, political and economic feasibility. Bibliography cites 4 sources.
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Gun Control Laws: A Comparison Of Countries
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A 23 page research paper. Gun control is a matter of international concern. Rising homicides and other gun-related crimes and especially the tragic massacres that have occurred in a number of countries has led to outrage among citizens. Governments have responded by passing more stringent gun control laws but do they work? Do they decrease the gun-related crimes? The writer discusses the laws of ten nations, including the United States and provides statistical data when available. The writer also offers an analysis and conclusion. Bibliography lists 22 sources.
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