Link Between Global Terrorism / Political Violence and Poverty / Illiteracy
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A 5 page paper which examines whether or not poverty is responsible for the increasing acts of terrorism worldwide. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: TGterror.rtf

Mandatory Minimum Sentencing for Sex Offenders:
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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.
Filename: GSManMin.rtf

Marijuana and The Western World Since the Mid Twentieth Century
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An 11 page discussion of the history of marijuana usage in countries like Great Britain, Canada, and the U.S. since the mid part of the twentieth century. The author reviews some of the critical laws regarding marijuana usage, inclusive of the 2002 decision by Great Britain to lessen the criminal penalties for possession of marijuana and to in effect look the other way, to conclude that while countries like Great Britain and Canada are slowly preparing for the leap toward legalization, the U.S. is holding back and looking at the edge. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: PPmarijB.rtf

Mark Fuhrman's Role in The O. J. Simpson Case / Was Race An Issue?
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A 10 page examination of the events in the O. J. Simpson murder trial and how race became an important issue. The activities and behavior of Detective Mark Fuhrman are emphacized. Bibliography lists five sources.
Filename: Mfuhrman.wps

Mental Health Courts
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A 9 page paper assessing the origin, development and effect of the mental health court. In October 2001, the Boone County (Missouri) Judicial and Law Enforcement Task Force submitted its final report of a survey of the county’s jail situation and included a recommendation that the county establish a mental health court as an effort to reduce overcrowding pressures in the county jail as well as prevent those suffering from mental illness being criminalized by virtue of being committed to the county’s jail. The paper examines the first such court established in Broward County (Florida) in 1997 and the King County (Washington) court reported to Congress in 2000, concluding that Boone County should adopt the structure as designed by King County. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: KSmentalHlthCt.rtf

Mental Illness and the Penal System
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This 6 page paper looks at mental illness and how it is treated in the prison population. Why mental illness is prevalent in the system is also examined. Examples of mentally ill prisoners are provided. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: SA236crm.rtf

Michel Foucault's "Discipline and Punish"
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A 6 page paper which examines Michel Foucault's book "Discipline and Punish: The Birth of the Prison" as it relates to the main point provided in the book. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAfoucl2.rtf

Michel Foucault's History of Criminal Punishment
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A 6 page paper which provides a general overview and illustration of Michel Foucault's "Discipline and Punish: The Birth of the Prison." Bibliography lists 1 additional source.
Filename: RAfoccrm.rtf

MIRANDA: Case and Rights.
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(5 pp) A lot of us may only get crime information from television or movies, as we hear the television detective mumble something to the suspect, as he "cuffs 'em." What you are seeing and not hearing is the "Miranda rights." This discussion examines the definition, the history, and the importance of those rights. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: BBmrdcrR.doc

Moral Dilemma of Participating in the Carrying Out of the Death Penalty
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A 10 page paper which discusses the death penalty as it involves moral and ethical dilemmas with employees of an institute that is carrying out the death penalty. The paper addresses these issues as well as presenting the pros and cons maintained in society towards the death penalty. Recommendations for resolving dilemmas is presented as well. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: RAdthpen.wps

Morality, Social, and Criminal Justice
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This 10 page document is series of 4 small articles (and relevant bibliographies) concerning due process, corruption, use of excessive force by the police, and criminal justice administration.
Filename: BBmosjus

Morris's The Brothel Boy and Other Parables of the Law
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The book is discussed in this 6 page review that addresses the topics of affirmative action and the penal system. Morris's opinions are highlighted. No additional sources cited.   
Filename: SA022boy.wps