Essays and Research Papers on The Public & Crime

5 pages. This paper discusses the differences between Packer's Crime Control and the Due Process Model of criminal justice. The ideas and aspects of each one are explained thoroughly, as well as why and how one is more generally accepted than the other. This paper gives a thorough and intriguing look at ...

6 pages in length. The writer discusses drug legalization and prison-based education programs as they relate to solutions for the economics of crime. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

5 pages. This essay is a comparison of crime in Russia and the United States, how they are alike as well as the differences. Statistics are included as well as information about the Russian Mafia, how they work in the United States and other pertinent information that helps to explain how the United ...

This 5 page paper discusses the imapact which bomb scares have on individuals. This paper refers to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 as examples to highlight points made in this paper. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page research paper that, first of all, discusses the consensus/functionalist theory of Emile Durkheim in defining deviance, which compares to the conflict theory of Karl Marx. Then, the writer briefly looks at crime statistics in Great Britain. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A five page paper which looks at drugs and criminality, the underlying social and economic issues relating to drug culture, and the ways in which the criminal justice system might deal with these. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

6 pages in length. There is no set guideline as to what denotes mental illness in relation to the misuse of the insanity plea, which was a problem for the first case back in Victorian England. In fact, virtually anyone can employ this particular defense just as long as the individual's lawyer knows ...

10 pages in length. Restructuring an individual's life when he or she has chosen the criminal route is both a long and arduous process; for lawbreakers who do not respond to standard scare tactics as a means by which to set them straight, there are tougher, more intimidating ways to achieve this objective. ...

6 pages in length. The writer discusses the definition of crime, the birth of the criminal justice system, the juvenile justice system, as well as punishment methods. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 5 page paper uses an article submitted by a student as a springboard for discussion. The death penalty debate is accentuated by the idea that violence begets violence. How an executioner feels and how the death penalty harms society are themes of this strong argument against capital punishment. Bibliography lists ...

A 5 page review of the findings of this 2001 research. Arnold, Stewart, and McNeece explore the issues surrounding prostitution in an effort to gain a better understanding of what causes women to choose to engage in the behavior and, potentially, to commit acts of violence themselves. No additional sources are listed.

An 8 page discussion of these theories as they apply to what is known about the background and psychological deviance of Jeffrey Dahmer. The author presents evidence from Dahmer’s background and criminal behavior which supports both Reckless’ theories on inner and external containments and Gottredson and Hirschi’s theory of self control. Bibliography lists ...

This 6 page paper almost reads like a glossary of criminology theory. It includes such things are feminist criminology, radical criminology, choice theory, labeling theory, social control theories and more. Eleven theories in criminology are defined and explained in an easy to read numbered format. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

14 pages in length. Criminal activity is a way of life for many people who fail to adhere to strict social guidelines, the same blueprint that makes man a civilized being. When these defined boundaries are overstepped – either purposefully or by mental imbalance – various theories apply in order to better understand ...

5 pages. An introduction to tort reform and medical malpractice. Focus is on Missouri as compared to what is going on in the rest of the country. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 2 page examination of the objections to the death penalty voiced by author Leonard Pitts Jr. in the article “Fitting End to Death Penalty”. This paper approaches those objections from an ethical standpoint emphasizing that the death penalty is decided upon by the voters themselves who do so in consideration of the greater ...

This 10 page paper provides an overview of the problem of identity theft. Several cases are noted but the paper explores general information in terms of protection and course of action for victims. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 5 page paper looks at psychoanalytic theory and how it applies to the field of criminology. Both victims and criminals are discussed in regard to the topic. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This is an 8 page paper discussing civil disobedience versus eco-sabotage in regards to environmental concerns. Within the last decade global citizens have been increasingly concerned with environmental issues. As a result incidents of civil disobedience and eco-sabotage have also increased but with profoundly different results. Events of civil disobedience in regards to environmental concerns ...

This 4 page paper compares and contrasts these three theorists' ideas on criminology. Specific information on each theorist and their ideas is provided. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 3 page observation that capitalism can be linked to victimization and the criminal justice system in a number of diverse ways. One of the most disturbing of these, however, is the contemporary trend of criminals capitalizing on their crimes after their conviction and imprisonment by making book and movie deals or even producing ...

This 5 page paper discusses the issues put forth in Reiman's The Rich Get Richer and the Poor Get Prison. Social control versus social coersion are discussed and exampled. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 4 page paper discusses the the pros and cons of mandatory minimum sentencing for sex offenders. This paper also includes the theories of John Locke and discusses how Locke would approach this subject. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses crime prevention programs in Australia and their effectivness. This paper explores such programs as collective efficacy, social captial, and community empowerment. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 9 page overview of the corruption inherent in Ryan’s last minute decision to commute the death sentences of some of Illinois’ most contemptible criminals. The author approaches the death sentence from an ethical standpoint as being in the best interest of society as a whole. Despite the many improprieties which were demonstrated ...