Essays and Research Papers on Criminal Justice

A 3 page review of Dorothy Rabinowitz’ “No Crueler Tyrannies.” No additional sources cited.

A 4 page paper which examines crime and the prevention of crime at colleges and universities across the nation. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 14 page paper examining several points of race-related differences in the criminal justice system's treatment of detainees in the first four pages. All remaining text is devoted to devising survey questions for a larger project, field testing the questions and refining them for use in an upcoming project. The remainder of the ...

A 5 page research paper that looks at illegal street racing, how it is changed and how dangerous and widespread it has become. The writer discusses street racing in several cities, the penalties involved and efforts made to combat this illegal activity. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 4 page paper which provides a general overview, along with the pros and cons, of the death penalty. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 8 page paper examines problems in the profession. Issues such as salary, discrimination and burnout are discussed. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

This 8 page paper considers whether or not there is any evidence to support the idea that there are inequalities in the US criminal justice system. The basis of the system is discussed and the evidence for inequality due to lack of economic utility and poverty and discrimination due to racial prejudice are considered ...

An 8 page paper which examines the controversy over the death penalty. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page paper examines strategies, experiments and programs that help to form better relationships between the community and the police. Examples are included. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 4 page paper examines the Victims' Rights Movement in historical perspective. Positive and negative aspects of the movement are discussed as well as its controversial nature. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page paper examines excessive use of force. Some solutions are discussed. Theory is examined. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 7 page paper examines the question of cruel and unusual punishment. A definition is discerned. Several cases are cited. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 7 page paper examines determinate and indeterminate sentencing structures. Various theories of punishment are explored such as deterrence, retribution, restoration and others. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 4 page paper which examines and discusses Samuel Walker’s theory of criminal justice as it involves the wedding cake. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

8 pages in length. The writer discusses the pros and cons of extra police patrol, as well as both sides of the death penalty. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 3 page paper which examines prison overpopulation and what is being done or could be done to solve the problem. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper examines the Laci Peterson murder case. Theory is used and a reaction to the case is included as well. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 4 page paper examines theories of crime, victimization, and victimology. How each of these concepts are interrelated, and how they are different are issues addressed. Various theories are touched on and examples are provided. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 4 page paper examines restitution for victims. Civil and criminal victims are discussed. This paper focuses on restorative justice. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 4 page paper focuses on mounted police programs, and particularly the one in Rockland County. Positive and negative aspects of the program are discussed. The fact that these programs help to prevent crime is accentuated. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page review of the so-called Atlanta Child Murders of the late 1979-1981. This paper reviews the circumstances of the case and sums up the evidence. Is Wayne Williams really guilty? Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page research paper that examines this topic. Not since the introduction of the German Prison Act, which occurred 25 years ago, has the German public been so skeptical concerning the rehabilitation of offenders into society ("Where is"). This problem is compounded by serious overcrowding in German prisons, which tends to create situations that ...

This 6 page paper examines police culture in America and throughout the world. The concept is defined and explored. Examples are provided. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 4 page emphasis on the importance of investigative reports in criminology. The author points out the complexity of the data that is typically collected and the value of computer generated reports. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses determinate and indeterminate sentencing models along with other trends in criminal justice such as truth in sentencing guidelines and three strikes sentences. Bibliography lists 4 sources.