Essays and Research Papers on Criminal Justice

An 11 page paper with three different views of opposition to the death penalty. The Green party and general liberals contribute examples of the differences of view that are possible; there are no conservative views included. The paper argues that not only does capital punishment not serve as a deterrent to future violent ...

A 7 page paper discussing the merits of abolishing the death penalty in the United States. Criminology experts have proven that it does not serve as a deterrent against murder. Why do Americans cling to it as a punishment with such fervor and why is it time to stop? Comparisons are made' among the ...

A 6 page argument on why capital punishment should not exist in a country where a client cannot get a fair trial. The writer backs up this premise with Marxist ideology, particularly emphasizing class differences. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

In 5 pages, the author discusses the issue of criminal punishment in Texas. Texas is found to maintain especially harsh punishments. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 8 page paper provides an overview of the stalker in society, with several case studies, both from celebrities and average women as well. Both sociological and psychological explanations are provided to explain the behavior. A behavior profile may be derived from the information contained in this paper. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

8 pages in length. Typically unassuming, intelligent and almost always the neighborhood nice guy, serial killers wear a convincing mask, never revealing what evil lurks within. Some of the most notorious mass-murderers in history -- Jeffrey Dahmer, John Wayne Gacy, Charles Manson, Albert DeSalvo, David Berkowitz, the Silver Gunman -- have employed a ...

In 15 pages, the author provides an in depth examination of serial murder, in which there are five major considerations. They consist of public view of the crime, actual data on the crime, academic treatment of the crime, application of theories to explain the crime, and proposed response to the crime. Bibliography lists ...

A 6 page research paper on the serial killer John Wayne Gacy who bears the dubious distinction of being America's most successful serial killer with a death total of 33 young males. The writer relates the latest information that the psychiatric community has pertaining to the motivation of men like Gacy and shows how this ...

In 8 pages the author discusses serial killer Edmund Kemper, the Co-Ed Killer. Explanation from a causation perspective is delved into as what could have been done to stop this behavior. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 5 page paper that examines the crime of neonaticide, focusing on the 1996 case of Amy Grossberg and Brian Peterson and the 1997 case of Melissa Drexler. The reasons behind these crimes and others like them are explored, and the opinions of psychologists who have studied these cases are discussed. Also discussed ...

A 9 page paper discussing criminal rehabilitation. Examines inmate population statistics, capital punishment as a deterrent to crime, and looks at various suggestions for programs to enable offenders to rejoin society as product members. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 5 page paper discussing various methods of incarceration that are being implemented across the country, as well as the world. These methods are examined in comparison to the traditional methods of incarceration with special attention to the costs of various methods. The methods addressed are alternative methods of punishment that are aimed at the ...

A 5 page paper that compares these two systems of criminal containment and evaluates their outcomes. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

5 pages in length. The writer discusses the many aspects of probation and parole; similarities and differences, etc;. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 12 page paper that provides an overview of the data surrounding the use of shock incarceration prison camps as compared to standard prison programs and supports the hypothesis that though recidivism rates have not dropped dramatically as of yet, the trends support the importance of shock incarceration as a means of lowering overall recidivism. ...

In 5 pages the author discusses recidivism among Blacks. 'There are many reasons why Black criminals repeat the same or different crimes. The individual's environment prior to becoming a criminal plays a major role in criminal activity. Gang involvement breeds criminal activity. There is not enough rehabilitation in prison to reduce the ...

In 26 pages the author discusses the subject of recidivism, paying particular to recidivism among blacks in Baltimore, MD. 'The rate of recidivism is high when the problems of the incarcerated individual is not addressed properly. With the disproportionate number of Blacks arrested there is a high rate of recidivism in the Black criminal ...

In this well-reasoned 9 page paper, the writer analyzes whether or not parole is both a viable and necessary way to assimilate convicts back into society. It is argued that our criminal justice system needs parole to ensure that those who are released have truly been reformed. It is stressed that parole should not be ...

The role of probation in the American criminal justice system is explored in this 15 page analytical paper. The writer provides an historical account of probation's evolution and delves into contemporary material as well-- including a look at alternatives such as electronic monitoring devices. The debates surrounding the issue of probation are also included and ...

In 10 pages the author compares the probation and parole services in the United Kingdom and the United States. The countries of England, Wales, and Ireland are oftentimes combined and listed under the heading of United Kingdom. The probation and parole services are very similar in the United Kingdom and the United States. ...

A 10 page overview of the job of the correction officer. Issues discussed include : the changing prison population, use of firearms by officers and no frills facilities. Also included are facts regarding occupational outlook, job requirements, and salary. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 2 page essay on the qualities which make an effective probation officer. The writer discusses these qualities with respect to their own desire to become a probation officer. No Bibliography.

A 20 page paper that provides an overview of the use of intensive supervision programs as an alternative to standard probation programs. Bibliography lists 15 sources.

In this 10 page paper, the writer discusses the pros and cons of plea bargaining listing specific cases where plea bargaining was used to illustrate points being made. Bibliography lists approximately 12 sources.

The criminal justice system is examined in this 6 page essay that argues plea bargaining should not be allowed for violent criminals or sex offenders. Several notable incidents are examined including the cases of Polly Klaus and Megan Kanka. The plea bargaining rule is discussed also in terms of an attorney's point of view along ...