Essays and Research Papers on Criminal Justice

This 4 page paper examines the life of Elaine Bartlett and what it means. The criminal justice system is examined. Social strain and social learning theories are discussed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 6 page paper links ethnicity to more violent crimes, greater recidivism, greater drug and alcohol use. It continues to be shown that ethnicity plays a significant role in the juvenile offenders who commit more violent crimes, as well as who commit more crimes. Bibliography cites five references.

A 9 page paper that begins with a historical look at this agency’s budget. The paper discusses budget decreases for the department and what they have done. The departments mission and goals are reported. Examples of budget cuts in other agencies and the possible outcomes are presented. The writer comments on how well this ...

A 5 page analysis of Women Who Kill by Ann Jones, whose premise is that patriarchal conditions in society provide the root cause for female criminal activity. The writer also consults It's a Crime: women and justice edited by Roslyn Muraskin and Ted Alleman, which serves to substantiate Jones' conclusions. No additional sources cited.

A 3 page paper that reports some programs that have been shown to reduce recidivism. The writer includes a caveat: some programs work for some prisoners and not others, thus, there are no programs that will always reduce the rate of recidivism. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page paper considers the four types of punishment (retribution, deterrence, societal protection and rehabilitation) and argues that only rehabilitation gives a chance of real success in reducing recidivism rates. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

An 8 page overview of the considerations that go into program evaluation. This paper emphasizes the importance of clear goals and objectives that provide the framework against which success can be defined. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

In this 4-page paper, the author suggests that the best way to fix the criminal justice system is to start with the juvenile courts. Getting judges to not make quick decisions and providing more case workers to programs are discussed. There are 3 sources included.

This 3 page paper evaluates crime statistics and trends. Sociological theory is discussed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines what the future of probation and parole may be. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 4 page paper examines the concepts of punishment and rehabilitation within the corrections system, and argues that rehabilitation is more effective than punishment at preventing recidivism. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 3 page paper examines the difference between the two techniques. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page research paper that describes some of the challenges facing community corrections. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3 page paper briefly discusses two major social problems, crime and drug abuse: what they are, why they are problems, who is affected and how they can be resolved. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper defines each type of killer and compares and contrasts them. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 6 page discussion of the need for the death penalty in modern society. The death penalty serves as a viable deterrent and solution for the increase in violent crimes our nation is fighting. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This six-page-paper discusses the series of mysteries and the historical significance of the descriptions of seventh century criminal investigative techniques. The similarities and differences between old China and new Western culture investigations are outlined and discussed. Bibliography lists one source.

A 5 page discussion of prison life that draws upon first-person accounts of life behind bars by inmates. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 7 page research paper that concerns a proposed bill for doubling the maximum prison term for armed robbery, which is due to come up for a vote soon. While this bill is very popular, there are aspects of public policy that must be considered in order to make a reasoned, logical decision on this ...

This 3 page paper argues that drug testing those arrested for federal crimes prior to the time they have bee convicted of those crimes is a violation of our right to privacy. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

Using focus points from the novel “Native Son”, this 4 page paper argues that the death is just and its use is not racially prejudiced. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

6 pages in length. The writer discusses several aspects of the criminal justice system as they relate to probation, parole and pardons. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 6 page paper discusses the fact that African-Americans make up a disproportionate number of those involved in the criminal justice system. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

In six pages this paper answers various student posed questions on prison life and corrections policy as presented in K.C. Carceral’s firsthand account Behind a Convict’s Eyes and in the research featured in Thomas J. Schmid and Richard S. Jones’ 1993 article ‘Ambivalent actions: Prison adaptation strategies of first-time, short-term inmates.’ Two sources are ...

4 pages in length. Pardons and parole can be just as problematic as they are beneficial to victims, offenders, the CJS and community; as much as they both serve a purpose in the ongoing quest to reduce prison overcrowding and help offenders assimilate back into a civilized society, they also have the inherent capacity ...