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

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.
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Canadian Crime
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5 pages in length. A look at crime in Canada and why more Canadians are beginning to carry firearms. Although the crime rate in Canada is not as high as in other countries the number of firearms is increasing. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Capital Punishment
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11 pages in length. Capital punishment was not only utilized as a painful means of death, but it was also a way of demonstrating one's mistakes in front of the community. It was a grand way in which the guilty not only paid for their crimes by forfeiting their lives, but it also served as a way to forcible inflict extreme humiliation while they suffered imminent death. The presumption was that those who witnessed such an act of barbaric magnitude would refrain from committing any such crimes themselves. It can easily be argued that the origins of capital punishment held a triple purpose: to kill the convicted by torturous measures; to maintain order within the community by way of intimidation; and to provide entertainment for the masses, as was such in Caligula's time. The writer discusses capital punishment as it relates to state and country involvement, methods, religious influence, current cases, legal criteria and pros & cons. Bibliography lists 14 sources.
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Capital Punishment
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An 11 page paper which discusses various aspects of capital punishment. The paper also offers an argument against capital punishment, while still presenting information that slightly argues for capital punishment as well. Timothy McVeigh's case is also discussed. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
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Capital Punishment / Social Trends & Continued Application
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An 8 page paper that considers the issue of capital punishment and supports the premise that there are issues related to the innocence of some death row inmates. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
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Capital Punishment: Americans Are Ambivalent
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7 pages in length. The issue of capital punishment is, perhaps, one of the most hotly contested of all contemporary controversial issues; while some believe that one who kills should pay his debt to society with his own life, others contend that two wrongs -- in the case of executing a murderer -- do not make a right. The writer offers both sides of the debate, as well as illustrates how supporters are now outweighing opponents in the twenty-first century. Bibliography lists 13 sources.
Filename: TLCDethP.rtf

Capital Punishment: Overview
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A 5 page paper which presents a general overview of capital punishment in the United States. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: RAcappun.rtf

Capitalism, Victimization, and the Criminal Justice System: The Ethical Implications of Allowing Criminals to Profit From Their Crimes
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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 art or song lyrics. The author explores the ethical implications of this situation. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Careers in Criminal Justice
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This 4 page paper provides an overview of careers in criminal justice. Police officer salaries are discussed in depth and future trends are noted. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Cesare Beccaria's Theories on Criminal Justice
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This 9 page paper focusses on Cesare Beccaria's utility theory as he applied it to crime and criminal justice. Beccaria had some influence as well on the later utility theorists. His work is seen to have the influence of British Empiricism and Montesquieu.The main thrust of Beccaria's work is that capital punishment must be done away with, as all punishment must be swift and decided upon with the idea of that which is best for the public good. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
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Chain Gangs: A Viable Alternative in Criminal Justice
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A 7 page overview of the renewed effort to reintroduce chain gangs into the criminal justice system. The author of this paper contends that chain gangs are necessitated from a crime prevention standpoint as well an economic standpoint. A brief history of their use in several key states since the latter part of the 1990’s is used to support this contention. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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