Essays and Research Papers on Criminal Justice

This 3 page paper looks at the problem of overcrowded jails in America. The situation is to some extent compared to what is going on in El Salvadoran prisons. Solutions are explored. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

An 11 page paper using the case of Marlene Moore to discuss some of the current issues of women in prison. Marlene died at 31, having spent more than half her life in prison and apparently without anyone looking to her background for clues to the behavior she exhibited either within or outside of ...

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 ...

This 5 page paper looks at the concept of restorative justice and attempts to define it. How it has been implemented in Canadian society, and its result, is cogently discussed. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 10 page paper discusses the ways in which life inside prison has its own culture and traditions. Levels of analysis are discussed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper argues that rehabilitation is superior to incarceration in the United States. The prison system is explored. Both points of view are noted but only rehabilitation is supported with factual data and opinions. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 28 page paper evaluates views on capital punishment as it respect people of various religious backgrounds. Although many religions are mentioned, the paper focuses on Protestantism and Catholicism as practiced in the United States. The history of the church in respect to support and opposition of capital punishment is discussed as well as ...

This 6 page paper provides an overview and critique of Turow's book entitled Ultimate Punishment, where he concludes that the death penalty is not administered fairly. Several cases are discussed in the context of the book. The author weighs both sides of the issue. No additional sources cited.

This 3 page paper examines this article that includes a study. The statistical significance of the findings are evaluated. The article focuses on public opinion and desires in respect to prison systems and the amenities they provide. No additional sources cited.

A 10 page paper using the problem of prison violence to conduct an exercise in designing, implementing and evaluating policy changes. At least one author flatly states that prison violence is not affected by conditions of overcrowding, but that sole author appears to be a lone voice in his claims. Conventional wisdom and ...

This 5 page paper looks at justifications for the death penalty, with a focus on Kant's ideas. Other theorists are referenced. Capital punishment is discussed in general and arguments include social control, deterrence and retribution. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 6 page paper which examines if police discretion should exist and the effects it has on the criminal justice system. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 6 page paper which considers the validity of Socrates’ argument that just punishment benefits those upon whom it is imposed because it ‘cures’ them of their wickedness. Specifically considered is if punishment should be directed toward curing criminals or if it should have some other aim such as a deterrent or exacting retribution ...

This 6-page paper focuses on the potential future of organized crime in the United States. Assumptions and predictions include organized cybercrime, securities fraud and intellectual property piracy. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 10 page paper which examines the conditions of incarcerated women today. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 7 page paper begins by defining crime as a social problem and then looks at a variety of theories, inclusive of a feminist perspective. Finally recommendations are made as to how society can best cope with crime and mete out punishment. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 3 page paper considers the patterns seen in crime rates in the developed and the developing world and argues that they are similar due to comparable social influences. The bibliography cites 4 sources.

This 11 page paper considers the necessity for behavior modification for correctional counselors. This paper recognizes that correctional facilities have put into place distinct methods for maintaining control and complicity in inmate populations. Because of the need to control specific behaviors, theorists have argued the benefits of utilizing behavior modification as a means ...

This 9 page paper outlines the impact of the relationship between offenders and counselors in the criminal justice model. This paper also relates the existing views of the PACTS model, a new approach to addressing the offender population. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

3 pages in length. The writer briefly discusses if the criminal justice system effectively controls crime; how effective punishment is in controlling crime; why people commit crime; and how the writer would control crime. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

An 8 page discussion of the rights and wrongs of implementing mandatory testing programs in our nation’s prisons. The argument is presented that such programs can be of tremendous benefit in that they offer solutions thousands of crimes, crimes about which a convicted criminal is likely to remain silent on and in all likelihood ...

This 10 page paper explores the subject by using theoretical as well as practical material. The theories of Marx and Foucault are discussed. Examples of prison systems come from the United States, Ireland and Australia. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 3 page paper examines the use of the death penalty in Kenya. Limitations are duly noted. The reasons why the people believe it is justified in the nation are discussed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page paper talks about deterrence, restorative justice, retribution, rehabilitation and social control. Punishment is thoughtfully evaluated in terms of which ideology appears most important. No bibliography.

This 3 page paper discusses how the movie, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest impacted the Criminal Justice System. Bibliography lists 1 source.