Essays and Research Papers on Criminal Justice

(8 pp). As humans most of us constantly ask the question why. Criminologists, first being initially human, and second having a great sense of curiosity, ask that question as well, and accordingly have come up with several reasons called theories, why people break the law. In this discussion we will be examining ...

In 7 pages, the author discusses three significant challenges confronting corrections in the 21st century. "The criminal justice system is comprised of the police, the courts, and the department of corrections. The criminal justice system is a checks and balance system, in that each component defines the others. These components work independently ...

This 15 page paper presents the thesis that crime cannot be explained by social causes alone. Rather, a combination of tools is required for a thorough understanding of this deviant type of human behavior. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

A 6 page paper arguing against prison privatization speaking from an administrator's perspective; arguing for it from a private manager's point of view; and assessing the challenges that privatization offers. Logically, it would seem that privatization would create conditions in which prisons can operate far more efficiently than when the prison is a function ...

An 8 page paper discussing the dichotomy between campaign promises relating to crime and actual observed results. We expect political candidates to lay out for us the reasons we should vote for them rather than for their opponents, and candidates oblige this expectation by making promises during their campaigns outlining the things they will ...

This 8 page paper looks at several theories related to crime in some way and views the Columbine shooting through different perspectives. An article by James Gordon Meek is highlighted. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

In 6 pages, the author provides an evaluation or critique of three articles relating to criminal-psychological profiling. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page book review of the text Actual Innocence. The Innocence Project is a program based at the Cardozo Law School in New York, which is run by Barry Scheck and Peter Neufeld. Jim Dwyer is a columnist for The Daily News, a New York newspaper (Boyer). Their book, Actual Innocence, describes some of ...

In 5 pages, the author posits that female correctional officers should be used in male correctional institutions (prisons). "Should female correctional officers be used in male institutions (prisons)? The answer to this question is a resounding, 'Yes.' There are several reasons for this. 1). It is discriminatory to not use ...

This 36 page paper examines the links between mental illness and crime and how this is dealt with in the UK criminal justice system. The paper starts by defining mental illness, looking at general definition and then at the legal definition used in the UK. The paper then considers what types of illness are classified ...

This 10 page paper analyzes the controversial case of Wisconsin vs. Mitchell -- over a state statute which allowed longer sentences for people convicted of violating existing laws if they chose their victim because of race, religion, disability or sexual orientation. The writer analyzes the actual crimes as it was committed, the facts of the ...

An 8 page paper that provides an overview of the insanity defense from a psychological perspective. The writer suggests that while there are considerable arguments against the veracity of the insanity defense, it remains a necessary part of the legal system in supporting the needs of the mentally ill. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

9 pages in length. Espousing environmental reasons over and above the conventionally accepted morality rationale, the Chicago School of Criminality changed the very nature of how society viewed – and thereby approached treatment for – criminal behavior. Criminal activity is a way of life for many people who fail to adhere to strict ...

A 5 page overview of the issue of capital punishment. Explores the morality, and the costs of such punishment. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

In 5 pages, the author discusses serial murderer Jeffrey Dahmer giving background information, events lead to his arrest, the organization of his crimes, his explanation of the murders, and an analysis of the aftermath for him and society. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

In 12 pages, author discusses the role of criminal justice as a body of knowledge and profession. Bibliography lists 18 sources.

A 15 page research paper tracing the origins of criminal justice from the days of Ancient Babylonia to the present. The writer is particularly concerned with different types of punishment and how they represented the socio-religious beliefs of their respective eras. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 5 page paper that considers what Aristotle's arguments might have been in response to John Hinckley Jr. attempted assassination of President Reagan. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

An 8 page paper that considers the issue of capital punishment and supports the premise that there are issues related to the innocence of some death row inmates. Bibliography lists 11 sources.

A strong 7 page argument supporting and justifying capital punishment. The writer focuses on the right and duty to execute, the effects of deterrence, and the need for retribution and refutes the argument that the death penalty in inherently fallible.

In 10 pages the author gives an overview of capital punishment. The reader is given an intellectual tool of awareness concerning the issue of capital punishment, which is also referred to as the death penalty. This is accomplished with paradigms of the historical background and the more recent cases related to the ultimate punishment, ...

Following the execution of Karla Faye Tucker in a Texas correction facility, public opinion regarding the appropriateness of the death penalty resulted in declining support for this institution. This 2 page paper proposes a study of student response to death penalty issues in populations of children between the ages of 14 and 18. ...

This 15 page report discusses the issues surrounding capital punishment with a special emphasis on the literature regarding the death penalty and the development of a survey to measure secondary students attitudes and opinions in regard to the topic. Bibliography lists 19 sources.

In 5 pages the author discusses the views of the Catholic Church on the death penalty, which is also known as capital punishment. The position of the Catholic Church is opposition to the ultimate punishment, which is the death penalty. There are many instances in which officials of the Catholic Church have voiced opposition ...

4 pages discussing the various historic philosophies about capital punishment (an eye for an eye, etc;). Includes conclusive opinion based on material. Bibliography lists 4 sources.