Book Review / "Blind Faith"
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10 pages in length. Reviews the book "Blind Faith" from a criminal justice perspective. The story is a true one- about a NJ man who murdered his wife on the Garden State Parkway and alleged that the act was committed by strangers in the night who knocked him unconscious while changing a flat tire. The report examines the prosecutor's work in investigating, unfolding the true story, and getting a conviction. Paper argues that sentencing was insufficient.
Filename: Blindfai.wps

Book Review / "Dead Man Walking"
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A 4 page review of Sister Helen Prejean's book "Deadman Walking"; a true story about a nun's interactions with prisoner's on death row. Author of book (the same nun) urges for the death penalty to be abolished.
Filename: Deadmanw.wps

Book Review / Blaming Crime On The Poor ?
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A 6 page analytical review of Jeffrey Reiman's book entitled "The Rich Get Richer And The Poor Get Prison" in which the author attempts to identify the reasons for the failure of our criminal justice system and to see what interests (if any) are served by its failure. The heart of Reiman's argument is that the criminal justice system fails to reduce crime while making it look like crime is the work of the poor. The writer of this paper analyzes his claim and evaluates Reiman's proof. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Richpoor.wps

Book Review / Pierce R. Brooks - 'Officer Down - Code Three'
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This 5 page report discusses 'Officer Down Code Three' and shares the insights of this writer regarding the book. Numerous insights are offered regarding the larger world of police work and commented on as a part of the report. No bibliography.
Filename: BWdown.rtf

Born into Fear - The Crime of Neonaticide
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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 are possible preventative measures that could be taken in an effort to deter these incidents. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: LCNeonat.doc

Business and Organizational White-Collar Crime
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A 9 page paper answering 10 discussion questions about corporate responsibility and conviction for white collar crime, as well as technocrime and which type is worse for the community. Other questions address law enforcement agencies and four crime theories. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: KScrimBusQ.rtf

California's 12-Step Prison Program
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This 5 page paper evaluates the state's program to treat addictions. The plan is discussed for California specifically but some information outlines twelve step programs in general. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: SA31512.rtf

California's Drug Policies
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A 4 page overview of California's approach to combating the problems caused by illicit drugs. Noting such laws as three-strikes-you're-out alongside the state's emphasis on treatment centers for non-violent offenders, the author concludes that California policy is based on considerations revolving around measures that best protect the interests of California's citizenry. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: PPdrgCal.rtf