Essays and Research Papers on Criminal Justice

10 pages in length. Ted Bundy thought he was invincible. Quite possibly the most notorious mass murderer of our time, Bundy lead the FBI on a chase all across the country before he tripped up and was caught. When all was said and done, at least 30 women -- and some children -- ...

A page paper which discusses various changes which have occurred in the justice system in the history of the United States. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

(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 ...

A 9 page paper that discusses violence in prison. Specific subheadings include: a brief history of violence in the U.S.; violence in prisons; evaluation of programs instituted in prisons to reduce violence, and recommendations. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

An 11 page overview of the issues surrounding illicit drug use in the United States. Outlines the history of programs designed to curb that usage and makes suggestions for future concentration on changing the perceptions of our youth and imposing penalties which make drug use unattractive. Includes numerous statistics about the past and ...

This 7 page paper looks at the about face John Slattery made in opposing the death penalty after the Louise Woodward conviction. The death penalty is discussed in depth as well as other cases where innocent men had been wrongly convicted. The paper strongly opposes capital punishment. Bibliography lists additional 3 sources.

A thoroughly comprehensive 7 page analytical review of the article including 1)purpose of study, 2)subjects and their selection, 3)instruments, measuring devices, & methods of Data collection 4)Design & Method of analysis 5)Principal findings 6)General Conclusions and their foundations and 7)Observations and criticisms. Review lists full citation for journal article.

A thoroughly comprehensive 6 page analytical review of the article including 1)purpose of study, 2)subjects and their selection, 3)instruments, measuring devices, & methods of Data collection 4)Design & Method of analysis 5)Principal findings 6)General Conclusions and their foundations and 7)Observations and criticisms. Review lists full citation for journal article.

A 3 page paper that discusses some of the technologies being used in prisons to reduce violence. These include RFID, TSA’s machines, the panopticon design, and computer analysis. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A thoroughly comprehensive 5 page analytical review of the article including 1)purpose of study, 2)subjects and their selection, 3)instruments, measuring devices, & methods of Data collection 4)Design & Method of analysis 5)Principal findings 6)General Conclusions and their foundations and 7)Observations and criticisms. Review lists full citation for journal article.

A thoroughly comprehensive 7 page analytical review of the article including 1)purpose of study, 2)subjects and their selection, 3)instruments, measuring devices, & methods of Data collection 4)Design & Method of analysis 5)Principal findings 6)General Conclusions and their foundations and 7)Observations and criticisms. Review lists full citation for journal article.

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. ...

4 pages worth of short-answer essays discussing various issues in corrections, relevant sociological theory, and goals. For the most part, the writer is examining the fact that criminal behavior is not the result of random instinctive causes. No Bibliography.

A 10 page examination of the many ways in which technology has impregnated the criminal justice system. Everything from computerized police dispatch systems, criminal databases, to complex computer technology used in forensic applications has experienced a tremendous growth in criminal justice. This paper provides an overview of each with a more detailed discussion ...

A 5 page paper which examines the crime in Spain and illustrates that when the population is educated and employed the crime rates drop. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 4 page paper argues that inmates should have access to education to assist them in finding employment upon their release from prison. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 15 page paper addressing the issues of visitation, education, and job training. These are not privileges and should be considered rights. These are obviously issues that have not been addressed in the inmates childhood and should be addressed now before it is too late, if it isn't already. A hypothetical survey and results are ...

A 10 page discussion of how parental incarceration impacts children. The author emphasizes that he degree to which a child will be affected by parental incarceration varies according to a number of factors, not the least of which is the child's developmental level, the specific relationship that existed between the child and the incarcerated ...

A 6 page paper discussing the "whole of government" approach to crime prevention and the difficulties of implementing that approach in Australia. Effective implementation depends on the development of appropriate policies and effective programs through which to exercise those policies. It also depends on the ability of governmental departments to work together and ...

A 5 page discussion of the underlying societal and governmental factors interwoven in the complex plot of this movie. Blades is a convicted criminal who is serving time on death row. His execution has been delayed, however, due to his insanity. Danny Glover has been recruited as a psychiatrist to treat him. ...

This 5 page paper considers the mental health effects of long term solitary confinement in prisons such as Pelican Bay. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 20 page paper that provides an overview of the process of conducting research and reading and applying research. This paper concentrates on the research process as a means of professional development for the Prison Recreation Specialist. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

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 ...

An 8 page paper which examines the history of women in law enforcement and present day conditions. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

Using German professor Immanuel Kant's stance on capital punishment, this paper examines the history of the death penalty in the United States, as well as indicating the pros and cons that capital punishment has faced throughout the years. Bibliography lists 7 sources