Discrimination in our Criminal Justice System?: Black Verses White
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An 8 page overview of the societal factors believed by many to be responsible for the disproportionate representation of blacks in our nations prisons and jails. The author provides statistics demonstrating the fact that blacks are disproportionately represented and then addresses the problems leading to the social stratification that many believe account for that disproportionate representation. Bibliography lists 14 sources.
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DNA Fingerprinting
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A 6 page discussion of the development and applicability of DNA fingerprinting. Emphasizes the importance of proper collection and analytical techniques if the evidence is to stand the inspection of the scientific community and the court system. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Includes a 1 page Roman Numeral outline.
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Do Unto Others...Society's Responsibility to Death Row Inmates
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An 8 page paper that argues the thesis that society's taxpayers are obligated, both financially and morally, to support death row inmates as they await execution. Discussed are the main arguments that surround this issue and the views of both the proponents and the opposition are presented. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: LCothers.doc

Do Work Release Programs Help to Reduce Recidivism?
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A 21 page paper presenting a study of whether work release programs are effective in preventing subsequent incarceration for new crimes. Work release programs have been in use for nearly a century, but they are seen as being too difficult to administer and some claim they take jobs from the areas surrounding the prisons using work release. As the primary difficulty that a newly-released former inmate faces is that of finding a job, however, the benefits of real job experience and the existence of an inmate savings account are attractive. Difficulty in finding employment is cited as a primary contributor to recidivism, and it would seem that work release programs should reduce that pressure. Only a few states track recidivism rates at all, and most studies report mixed results as does this one. The study concludes that even though work release does not eliminate recidivism and the cost of maintaining an inmate is comparable to that of maintaining him in prison, the program is beneficial if only for other experiences gained through it. Bibliography lists 14 sources.
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Domestic Violence: Homicide
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A 6 page paper which discusses the relationship between domestic violence and homicide, with an emphasis on conditions in New York City in the last twenty-thirty years. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Drug Free School Zone Laws / A Socio-Legal Analysis
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7 pages in length. In New Jersey, as well as in a few other states, laws providing enhanced penalties for drug offenses occurring near schools have become quite popular. Through sociological analysis, the writer discusses how these laws came to pass out of custom, social need, etc; A conclusive evaluation determines that the law's impact has not been what was originally intended and that more than anything, "Drug Free School Zone" laws have only created a new avenue for aggressive plea-bargaining. Key terms and concepts are defined. No Bibliography.
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Drug Programs in the Prison System
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This 10 page paper evaluates the state of the prison system, and notes the predominance of drug use among the populous. Programs to treat drug addiction are discussed as well as specific programs implemented in penal systems. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: SA 117drg.doc

Durkheim and Weber's Views on Punishment Compared
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This 5 page paper provides an overview of theories of punishment. Weber and Durkheim's ideas are compared and contrasted. Punishment is discussed along with underlying theories such as anomie. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: SA210pun.rtf

Earning Respect As A Prison Guard
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5 pages in length. There is much more to being a prison correctional officer than merely watching over a collection of social deviants; rather, the emotional, psychological and physical attributes necessary for such a demanding job reflect the same components with which guards secure the elusive element of respect within the prison setting. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: TLCPrsGu.rtf

Equal But Different: The Incarceration of Female Inmates
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An 8 page overview of the issues involved in the incarceration of female inmates. This paper reviews the history of female incarceration to note similarities in the past and the present in regard to the current move to incarcerating male and female inmates in the same facility. The author insists that this approach is neither economically prudent nor the most effective approach to the rehabilitation, and humane incarceration, of female inmates. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: PPwmnPrs.rtf

Erving Goffman's 'Characteristics of Total Institutions'
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In 4 pages, the wroter discusses an article entitled "Characteristics of Total Institutions" by Erving Goffman. A macro and micro comparison is made of staff and inmate, mortification, privilege system, adaptation alignments, and culture themes.
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Ethical Issues in the Business of Private Prisons
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( 10 pp) Whether it is a class assignment, or an event in the outside world, determining what and how to deal with any ethical situation is difficult. First because we question our own perception of the event - did I really just see that? Did it really happen? Second, because if we are already questioning ourselves, we probably are not very sure about how to proceed, with whatever is to happen next. Put that kind of thinking into a business environment, and there is one more piece to add to the processing mix. Next lets add the controversy of politics and revenue, and we have ourselves questioning whether there are ethical issues in the business of private prisons. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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