Essays and Research Papers on Criminal Justice

This 3-page paper examines the terminology used in criminal justice circles and whether not having the knowledge of that terminology can hurt someone pursuing a degree or profession in that respective field. There are 3 sources cited.

This 3-page paper provides suggestions on how to deal with increases in prison populations and decreases in funding. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 8 page paper analyzes three specific problems in criminal justice, delineates the historical approach that has been taken, and suggests more effective solutions. Bibliography lists 11 sources.

This is a 15 page paper that provides an overview of deontological ethics. This ethical theory is applied to training in the criminal justice field. Bibliography lists 30 sources.

This 8-page paper discusses the lack of victim participation in the process of the criminal justice system. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 3 page paper. Prison riots and violence in prisons are nothing new. The first recorded prison riot in America took place before the Declaration of Independence was signed. This essay goes on to reports some of the major riots, perspectives regarding causes, and how one state is reducing gang violence in prisons. Bibliography ...

This 4 page paper examines the role these committees play in investigating police misconduct. The Citizen Police Review Board of the City of Pittsburgh is used as an example of a working committee. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper considers the question of whether plea bargains should be a an accepted component of the criminal justice system. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page paper. Over the last few decades a Prison-Industrial Complex has been developed that is comprised of numerous special interest groups and individuals who want to build more prisons. Overcrowded prisons lead to more violence. The essay discusses internal and external stakeholders. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This is a 15 page paper that provides an overview of social reintegration programs in criminal justice. The need to move from a cultural focus on punishment to rehabilitation is emphasized. Bibliography lists 30 sources.

This 4-page paper compares and contrasts the penal systems in both the United States and Australia and the changes each of them could make to enhance their systems. There are 3 sources cited.

A 3 page research paper that reports on the incidence of rape and the factors and circumstances that are associated with this crime. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This is a 15 page paper that provides an overview of sampling. The importance of quantitative research in criminology is explored at length. Bibliography lists 30 sources.

This 4 page paper examines the television show about the NYPD. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page research paper/essay discusses the differences between how women and men experience prison and the steps the government has taken to protect the genders while incarcerated. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3 page essay address an ethical issue, overcrowding in prisons, as well as the injustices associated with prison labor. Recommendations and strategies for addressing these issues are offered. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper provides an overview of an experiment on the impacts of animal cruelty and hunting in childhood on adult criminal behaviors. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 4 page paper provides an overview of a research study on the use of court ordered rehabilitation versus traditional incarceration for non-violent criminals. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This is a 4 page paper that provides an overview of restorative justice. Social control theory and shame theory are examined. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 15 page paper provides an overview of the characteristics necessary to become a police commander. This paper considers what can happen during crises. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

This 4 page paper outlines the recent emphasis on victims’ assistance in the criminal justice system. These programs are diverse and can even include pet therapy. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 10 page paper, 6 pages of content, 4 pages for an annotated bibliography, offers a comprehensive examination of plea bargaining. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 4 page essay draws on research to discuss the effectiveness of diversion and probation programs and the contribution they make in decreasing the prison population. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

3 page paper that discusses one of the problems in the criminal justice system – recidivism. Between 40 and 60 percent of released prisoners are back in prison within three years. The paper discusses one program that has reduced recidivism. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This is a 3 page paper that provides an overview of recidivism in the United States. Racial disparities are also examined. Bibliography lists 3 sources.