Essays and Research Papers on Criminal Justice

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

A 6 page overview of the problems alcoholism presents in terms of criminal justice. Evaluates the genetic and environmental determinants of the disease and suggests that the genetic may, in actuality, be more easily addressed than the environmental. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 7 page paper argues in favor of the death penalty. Some focus is on how capital punishment has been administered in New York. The paper argues that in general, the death penalty is a good idea. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

6 pages in length. The extent to which the nation's incarceration rate reflects an ever-growing reality is both grand and far-reaching; that most states continue to experience annual increases instead of declines speaks to a sorely stressed penal system that is running out of room and alternatives. Determining what the American incarceration rates ...

A 4 page discussion of the numerous errors which interlaced the O.J. Simpson trial. The author asserts that if this trial were to be conducted today the outcome would be undoubtedly different. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 10 page paper examines the prison system through Marxist theory. It is suggested that the prison system exists for the benefit of the larger society under capitalism. The prison system is depicted as being class and race based. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

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 ...

This 10 page paper examines eight questions in respect to crime and punishment. Various approaches and authors are mentioned. Typical criminology theories are embraced. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

There has been an increasing trend to use restorative justice. This is seen as cost effective and empowering victims. However, this 7 page paper argues there is a danger that by focusing on needs and interests of victims, restorative justice may go too far in the direction of 'privatising' crime. The bibliography cites 10 sources. ...

This 9 page paper discusses the contributions of Edwin Sutherland to the understanding of white collar crimes. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 15 page paper examines the seventeen year rampage by the serial killer, Donald Harvey. Motivations, medical examiner's involvement, methods, prosecution, psychological profiles, included. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

4 pages in length. The overwhelming influence of economic and/or political influence often precludes studies of criminal justice programs from rendering unbiased results as to their effectiveness. The extent to which punishment programs like boot camps and shock incarceration have been touted as beneficial for recidivism rates speaks to the blatant mishandling of ...

A 7 page paper which examines the rise in indigenous female convicts in Australia. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 6 page paper which examines various aspects of crimes related to causes and the individuals who commit. The discussion is based on information provided by student which pertains to their particular course. No bibliography is provided as the information faxed has no bibliographic information.

A 6 page paper which examines the goals of the criminal justice system. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 4 page paper makes suggestions for dealing with overcrowding in Arizona's prisons. The culprit seems to be mandatory minimums for drug offenders. Suggestions are made. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 4 page paper which examines whether or not minorities are being over-represented in the criminal justice system due to prejudice within the system. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 5 page paper examines rates of arrests and incarceration by. Race in the Maryland criminal justice system is examined. Statistics are used as well as specific studies on racism in Maryland's courts. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page paper examines the role and makes recommendations. How judges can act to ensure that justice is done is at the crux of this paper. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 7 page paper. Using the description of a city provided by the students, the writer discusses establishing a criminal justice planning office. Topics include the purpose and goals of such an office, the need for the office, where the office would fall in the city's government structure, personnel, budget, and anticipated sources of ...

This 6 page paper examines the plight of the serial killer from three different points of view. Psychological, sociological and biological perspectives are discussed. Several notorious murderers are mentioned. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines the Louisiana Correctional system through a case study of Wilbert Rideau. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 7 page overview of the importance of DNA analysis in criminology. The creation of a nationwide database would make this technology even more helpful in solving both new and old crimes. The author explores the possibilities presented by, and the controversy surrounding, mandatory DNA testing for those convicted or even suspected of crimes. ...

An 8 page examination of each of these theories. The contention is presented that criminal activity is directly affected by the degree of punishment which is doled out for a particular crime. The author speculates that harsher penalties, perhaps even televised executions, could go a long way toward reducing crime. Bibliography lists 4 ...

This 11 page paper considers how in contemporary society we see to emerging trends affecting people with mental illness. The first trend is using the criminal justice system to give the community greater protection 'dangerous' mentally ill offenders. The second trend is towards making legal processes more therapeutic. The paper discusses whether or ...