Essays and Research Papers on Criminal Justice

An 8 page research that presents an examination of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) and constitutes preliminary research pursuant to conducting a research study, the purpose of which will be to collect data from incarcerated prisoners pertaining to illicit drug use while in TDCJ facilities. This examination presents the statistics on TDCJ prisons; ...

A 5 page paper which examines how the victims of crimes are often victims of the media as well. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 4 page paper that begins with a brief explanation of probation and parole. The writer focuses on 'good time', what it is and what purpose it serves. This is often referred to as 'good behavior'. The writer concludes good time is beneficial for the prisoner as well as the system. Bibliography lists 3 ...

This 7 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. And outline is included in the paper.

5 pages in length. The writer briefly discusses each of these five topics in a pro & con fashion. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

7 pages in length. The writer discusses incentive-based programs, chain of command and rewards systems as they relate to police and corrections. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 6 page paper discusses the English prison system and compares it to that in the U.S. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

In ten pages this paper considers the problems plaguing America’s corrections system – including overcrowding, costs, and recidivism – and proposes how they can be solved. Six sources are listed in the bibliography.

This 5 page paper discusses the way the state and federal governments are structured in terms of criminal justice. The authors emphasize that the interaction between federal and state is critical in determining criminal justice policy. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 3 page paper distinguishes how an individual can be found not culpable for a criminal act he or she has committed. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 7 page paper examines solutions for the problem of sexual abuse in society and what can be done to prevent predators from harming victims. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 5 page paper looks at prison life after reviewing the Zimbardo experiment at Stanford during the 1970s. Abu Ghriab is discussed. Bibliography lists 1 source.

In this 8-page paper, the author discusses the reasoning behind racial disparity on death row. Jury-picking process is analyzed. There are 3 references.

7 pages in length. Struggling to place any semblance of control upon the unmanageable aspect of crime, legislators often reach well beyond what is deemed either logical or feasible, not the least of which includes increasing prison time rather than working toward other alternatives to rehabilitating the criminal while alleviating overcrowding. Two primary ...

This 4 page paper provides an overview of the types of victim assistance programs that exist to help victims of violent crimes. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 3 page book review that briefly summarizes and discusses Inside: Life Behind Bars in America by Michael Santos. This first-person text offers an insiders look at prison life in the US. No other sources cited.

A 7 page research paper that examines this topic. The police culture in Ireland has evolved greatly over the course of the last decade. During that time, the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) and the Garda Siochana na hElreann ("Guardians of the Peace of Ireland") have both gravitated away from policing that focuses primarily ...

This 6 page paper examines the church and its attitude about capital punishment. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

In this 6-page paper, the author discusses the problems behind the overcrowded prisons in the United States. Potential solutions are mentioned. There are 3 references supplied.

This 3 page paper examines the 1991 case of Robert Kelly Jr. of the Little Rascals Daycare Center. Kelly was wrongfully convicted of child molestation. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper discusses the EPICS behavioral modification program and its use in the criminal justice system. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper concludes that prison is about punishment and nothing more. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page research paper that discusses the effect that the War on Drugs has had on overcrowding in American prisons, with a specific focus on Florida. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 3 page paper discusses some of the problems faced by correctional officers, and how they can maintain control in their facilities. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 3 page paper argues that a consistent utilization of capital punishment offers promise for restoring our society. Bibliography lists 2 sources.