Essays and Research Papers on Criminal Justice

In 9 pages, the author gives an overview of plea bargaining. Plea bargaining is the pretrial negotiation in which a defendant agrees to plead guilty to a lesser charge when a more serious charge is the other option. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

In 8 pages, the writer discusses the situation of incarceration in the Southwest. Overcrowding has lead to many problems in the prison system. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

Since the 1980s, concern for the role that substance abuse plays in crime and recidivism has gained national attention. A number of studies have been conducted to consider the problem of substance abuse and crime, especially in criminal populations, but few studies have been conducted to consider whether in-house substance abuse treatment programs in ...

This 10 page paper considers strategic planning as it involves the subject of corrections. Strategic planning is defined and discussed and theories concerning criminality are offered as well. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

In this 5 page paper, the author discusses the differences and similarities between jails and prisons. Key comparisons are made. Bibliography included using 5 sources.

In 12 pages, the author discusses the subject of overcrowding in prisons and jails, giving the reasons for overcrowding, how it is being coped with, the pros and cons, and the best of the various possible solutions for limiting the problem. Bibliography lists 11 sources.

A 5 page essay in which some reasons for overcrowding are included, as well as some possible solutions. A central part of the paper focuses on freedoms and how this freedom might be effective in solving the problem. No bibliography.

A 3 page exploration of the potential emotional and developmental impacts which could be expected in allowing incarcerated mother's to keep their children with them in prison for the first year of the child's life.

A 14 page paper discussing the problem of violence in American prisons. Obviously violence exists within our prison systems, for if it didn't there would perhaps, be no prison system. But the issues involved may differ greatly in some areas. For example, this paper addresses the issues which involve the actual problems, which are in ...

A 25 page analytical paper that explores the general question of reduction or elimination of recreational privileges for prison inmates. The writer explores the question in light of legislative and judiciary action, public opinion, correction administration response, and proposed educational and political solutions. Bibliography lists 28 sources.

A 7 page overview of the issue of inmate rights and how these rights are affected by the actions of the governing entity. Discusses the transition we have experienced from policies largely determined by the courts to one of micromanagement by legislative bodies Explains the value of providing basic rights from a safety ...

10 pages on visitation rights and prison inmates. The writer provides a brief historical overview, defines various types of visits and levels of visitation rights, and then discusses programs to improve security during visits as well as some of the positive reasons for supporting visitation programs as part of the rehabilitation process. Some rationale is ...

A 20 page paper on prison violence. The writer examines this problem in our criminal justice system, and provides anaylsis and assessment of the current problem plus possible solutions. Bibliography lists 15 sources.

5 pages in length. The author discusses the problem of prison violence and the solution for this problem, which is on the up-rise. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 14 page research paper in which the writer analyzes the U.S. corrections system as one with a statistically high rate of repeat offenders. Pointing to the fact that the prison system is simply not working, the writer attempts to blame those who should be made more responsible for working to lower recidivism rates. Models ...

5 pages in length. The author discusses environment, gang activity, lack of or ineffectual rehabilitation in prison, and inability to garner successful employment as proponents that contribute to the recidivism of criminals. No bibliography.

In this 6 page research paper, the writer examines issues concerning abuses, poor health, inferior treatment, etc; in womens' prisons. The large number of existing abuse cases overtly suggests a strong need for reform in this gender-related aspect of the system. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

An 8 page study of incarcerated women, including the psychological profile of a woman-criminal, the types of programs that helped her change her life around, and an in-depth look at some of the correctional programs in use today. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

In 6 pages, the author discusses the criminal trial process, postulating on the events that someone goes through from the time of arrest, up until the time of trial. Bibliography lists six sources.

This 6 page report analyzes the report of the victimization statistics as offered by Phillip Ennis in 'Criminal Victimization in the United States.' Additionally, some statistics are offered from 1993 as a comparison of the incidence of crime and victimization. One Table is included. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

More than 5 pages of collective information (notes, not a formatted paper) on (1) the criminal justice system in India and (2) the criminal justice system in Turkey. Comparative criminal justice. No Bibliography.

A 9 page discussion of the 1994 Crime Bill Act and whether or not it was effective through 1996. Good paper for those studying criminal justice or political science. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 8 page paper explores the existence hate crimes and provides possible solutions. Various socio-psychological and legal ramifications are examined. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 6 page discussion of the culturally unacceptable practice of homosexuality. Frankly addresses homosexuality as a deplorable manifestation of aberrant behavior and suggest that while hate crimes are reprehensible in themselves they are inspired by the apparently calculated attempt of the media to force our culture to accept homosexuality as normal behavior. Bibliography ...

5 pages in length. An excellent essay designed to debunk the crime myth that Black males are more likely to commit crimes than their Caucasian counterparts. Bibliography lists 6 sources.