Essays and Research Papers on Criminal Justice

3 pages in length. The best type of diversion for Jack is prearrest due in great part to his age and the expectation that he is still vulnerable to retraining. By contrast, the worst would be post-trial for two reasons: taxpayer cost and prison overcrowding. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page overview of the Texas Board of Criminal Justice. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 12 page paper looks at the criminal justice system and how it treats drug offenders. The paper supports the idea that drug court is superior than inpatient treatment or incarceration. How should society punish and treat drug offenders? The issue is explored through relevant journals and other sources. Bibliography lists 11 ...

This 7 page paper delves into various aspects of criminal justice. The system and subsystems are outlined. Actors are discussed. Problems in the system are discussed and case studies are included. Recommendations are made. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

4 pages in length. Qualifying to be in a prerelease program requires inmates to display certain behaviors that illustrate their desire to reincorporate themselves back into a civilized society; once they have been approved into a prerelease program, they are on the road to a stronger, more advantageous rehabilitation program than those who are ...

This 10 page paper examines the death penalty debate. Arguments are waged against capital punishment. The concepts of retribution, deterrence and social control are explored. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 5 page paper examines several cases that demonstrate how a jury can be steered by race. Gender is discussed as well as precedent setting cases. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 4 page paper answering two questions on plea bargaining and ethical decision-making. One involves a defense attorney offering one of his clients to the district attorney in exchange for leniency with another, who has a good chance of acquittal and should go to trial. The other focuses on whether a prosecutor should ...

This 15 page paper provides an overview of the issue of at-risk youths opinions about gangs and the impact on their choices. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 5 page paper answering 3 questions, 2 of which address the apparent inequities of sentences relative to the crimes to which they are linked. Discussion includes theories of punishment; ethical behavior by correctional officers; and a speech by the governor of Connecticut supporting the state's death penalty. A 21-slide PowerPoint presentation on ...

A 7 page paper which examines the organizational culture of the CCPOA, examines why this union has become one of the most influential groups in the state, and discusses some recent controversies involving this organization and their consequences. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 9 page paper examines media coverage of the Peterson case. Might the media have influenced the public and ultimately the outcome of the trial? Other cases are mentioned. Quotes are included. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 10 page paper which discusses and examines prison violence. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

This 3-page paper provides a contrast between the juvenile and criminal justice systems, and determines how effective the juvenile criminal justice system has been. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 13 page paper answering three discussion questions in criminology. The first briefly traces development of criminal theory to the early 20th century, discussing Beccaria, Lombroso, Bentham and Freud. Another addresses theory; those discussed are rational choice, behavior, containment, situational and ecological. Half of the paper is devoted to an essay discussing ...

A 6 page paper answering two questions addressing plea bargaining and sentencing. The first requires listing the advantages and disadvantages of the plea bargain approach, and whether plea bargaining works for or against justice (the paper holds that it works for justice). The second requires a discussion of the sentencing process and sentencing ...

A 6 page paper answering two questions addressing the goals of sentencing and the major problems of today's prisons. The five major objectives of sentencing goals are to achieve retribution, deterrence, protection of society, rehabilitation or restoration. The greatest single problem in today's prisons is the inability of prison management to prevent the ...

A 7 page paper which examines the female criminal offenders who are also mothers. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 7 page paper examines the criminal justice system in the United States of America. Various roles are examined including the roles of judges, attorneys and probation officers. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 6 page paper examining the criminal justice systems of Britain and China to compare them to that in the US, and reviewing the tools we have available to prevent and resist terrorism. In answering this question the paper labels the Patriot Act as being effective, even if unpalatable for most Americans. Bibliography ...

A 4 page paper discussing the benefits of a bachelor's degree. Certainly it is possible to function in the criminal justice system without knowledge of the in-depth subjects that can be addressed in pursuit of a bachelor's degree, but growing complexity of situations; increased attention to ethical decision-making; and the need to assess situations ...

A 10 page paper which examines the condition wherein women who suffer from domestic violence fight back. The paper argues that the courts should take their past experiences into consideration when dealing with such women. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

This 3 page paper examines the identity thief and what an appropriate sentence might be. Various aspects of sentencing are considered such as deterrence and retribution. New sentencing guidelines are explored. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines Steve Bogira’s work “Courtroom 302” and discusses how his work demonstrates the justice system and how that justice system does not really seek justice. No additional sources cited.

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.