Electronic Monitoring Devices in Corrections
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A 19 page paper on Electronic Monitoring Devices (i.e., house arrest transmitters, etc;) and their effectiveness in corrections. Paper includes a history of monitoring devices, their various types, and the issues involved. Both sides of the argument are evaluated and case examples are presented. Bibliography lists more than 25 sources.
Filename: Elecmon.wps

Halfway Houses as an Alternative to Prison
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A 7 page research paper in which the writer measures the effectiveness of halfway houses as a substitute for jail time. The research cited suggests that the fundamental theories behind halfway houses are not conducive to effective corrections and therefore, most programs leave something to be desired. It does not escape mention, however, that some programs operating under different pretenses-- do indeed show promise. Various case studies and statistics are cited. Bibliography lists 14 sources.
Filename: Halfwayh.wps

House Arrest
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A 15 page paper discussing the pros and cons of house arrest and specifically looks at electronic house arrest. Examines what it is, why it is being used so extensively, public support findings, successes of the program and flaws in the program. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: Housarst.wps

Incarceration In The Southwest
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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.
Filename: Swincar.wps

Shock Incarceration Prison Camps vs. Standard Prison Settings / Impacts on Recidivism & Cost Effectiveness
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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. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: Shocstan.wps

Plea Bargaining
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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 with possible abuses in that area. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Pleabarg.wps

Plea Bargaining / An Overview
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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.
Filename: PCpb.doc

Plea Bargaining / The Need for Change
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A 5 page essay which describes how the present plea bargaining system is ineffective. A detailed proposal discusses how plea bargains might be made more effective with certain necessary changes. No bibliography.
Filename: Bargplea.wps

The Pros and Cons of Plea Bargaining
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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.
Filename: Procplea.wps

Problems of HIV Inmates
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A 6 page research paper that investigates the problems associated with HIV/AIDS infected inmates in the nation's prison population. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: 99inmhiv.wps

'Dead Man Walking' / Crime & Punishment
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A 3 page paper which compares and contrasts crime and punishment in the Tim Robbins' film, Dead Man Walking, to determine whether justice is considered from a legal or cultural respective. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Deadman.wps

'No Heroes, No Villains, The Story of a Murder Trial'
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A 5 page overview of the novel written by David Phillips in 1989. Concentrates on the explanation of criminal law and its practice as incorporated into the novel and stresses the importance of proper evidence collection and presentation. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Nohero.wps