Illegal Searches & Seizures
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6 pages. With major U.S. cities not far from the Mexican border, the State of California finds itself in a unique geographic position for illegal smuggling. Consequently, police officers are often tempted to search vehicles traveling local highways without probable cause. Various legal cases are cited and it is argued that the Courts must serve a 'greater good' and work to stop illegal searches. Several ideas to stop the problem are presented including harsher penalties for police officers who conduct searches illegally and the requirement that vehicle operators sign consent forms prior to the commencement of any search. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Policesc.wps

Legal Precedent For The Suppression Of Evidence
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A 12 page analysis of a case against two cocaine dealers in which the writer presents a defense via suppression of evidence rules as a rersult of illegal search and seizure processes that occurred. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Druglaw.wps

Search & Seizure
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A 9 page paper that discusses the debate between protecting society and avoiding police harassment as it relates to the search and seizure issue. The writer argues that the only answer resides in interdependence of the separate 'agencies' (community and police) with each other. The paper explores the issue based on a history of the use of search and seizure, the making of the exclusionary law and the 1995 loosening of that law, and how police and individuals can solve the issue through community involvement. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: Searsiez.wps

Police Brutality
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In 5 pages, the author argues that people generally form their opinions from the media about police brutality. The well-known example of the Rodney King incident is used to show that the media is biased in their portrayal of the police. The media left out footage of the tape that was both important and necessary in showing what King did before the police beat him. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PCpolbru.doc

Police Brutality
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This 5 page paper takes a look at New York City’s finest at its not so fine moments in recent history. The Luima and Diallo cases are noted in the context of statistics relayed by Amnesty International. Ideas as to why brutality among officers occurs is explored through a look at studies on the subject. The paper begins by looking at Serpico’s experience when he uncovered corruption in the sixties. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: SA38NYPD.rtf

Police Brutality
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Twelve sources are reviewed in this 11 page paper. In compiling literature on the topic, several variables seem relevant in a discussion on police corruption and brutality. These are loyalty, cynicism, contributory factors of 'police culture' as well as the handling of complaints by officials. Recommendations are made in several of the articles.
Filename: Polbrut.rtf

Police Brutality: The Complainant's Perspective
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A 6 page paper discussing police brutality from the perspective of those acted against. There is no question that problems exist and we must strive to arrive at solutions. Police operate in dangerous and unpredictable conditions, and even the best can be allowed to have human moments. Those human moments, however, should not be ending in bloodshed and ruined lives of the innocent. Police also need to remember that their job is law enforcement and not that of punishment for breaking the law. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: KSPoliceB1.wps

Police Brutality: The Reality of Necessary Force
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This 5 page paper considers the issue of police brutality, the use of necessary force, and the claims made within the minority population that police officers use excessive force when dealing with the criminal behaviors of some minorities. This paper also considers the impacts of police brutality in light of issues like the Rodney King beating for public policy decision-making. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: MHpolbru.wps

Police Psychology And Violence Against Minorities
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Using the historic case of the Rodney King beatings as an example, this 3 page essay attempts to shed some light on police racism and the intrinsic reasons for their hostile actions. In turn, the writer also explains the resulting reasons for minority distrust of police in general. No Bibliography.
Filename: Rodneyki.wps

Police Use Of Deadly Force
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A 5 page paper that discusses how contitutional laws, case law, training and internal programs all determine how and when deadly force should be used. It also discusses other influences on deadly force, such as psychological implications, investigations, public opinion, and general ostracism of those who resort to deadly force, including ostracism by fellow police officers and non-support of superior officers. Bibliography lists approximately 9 sources.
Filename: Deadlyf.wps

Police Use of Excessive Force
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An excellent 10 page paper on Police Use of Excessive Force. The writer analyzes how different police departments act towards this problem and how lightly officers are punished -- even when known to have repeatedly used excessive force. The legal definition of Excess Force is provided and analyzed. An illustrative pie chart included demonstrating the outcome of citizen complaints in Los Angeles, California is provided (research is cited). Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Excessfo.rtf

The Rodney King Incident
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In 10 pages the author discusses the Rodney King Incident. The facts of the case are described. Discussions are made of the police actions and what could have been done to make the situation better through new policies in police departments and courts. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Rodking.wps

Drug Abuse in the Prison Population
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Since the 1980s, concern for the role that substance abuse plays in crime and recidivism has gained national attention. A number of studies have been conducted to consider the problem of substance abuse and crime, especially in criminal populations, but few studies have been conducted to consider whether in-house substance abuse treatment programs in the prison setting actually reduce recidivism. This 5 page review of literature provides an overview of arguments that correlate substance abuse and repetitive criminal behaviors, and also relates the findings of a few studies which reflect the connection between substance abuse programming and reductions in recidivism. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
Filename: Prisdrug.wps

Juvenile Boot Camps vs. Juvenile Delinquent Programs / Impacts on Recidivism & The Success Rate of Programs
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A 10 page research proposal that considers the question of whether juvenile boot camp programs have the same or better success rates with juvenile offenders. This paper supports the thesis that juvenile boot camp programs have greater success rates and reduce recidivism among youth offender populations. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: Juvboot.wps

Recidivism
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In 26 pages the author discusses the subject of recidivism, paying particular to recidivism among blacks in Baltimore, MD. 'The rate of recidivism is high when the problems of the incarcerated individual is not addressed properly. With the disproportionate number of Blacks arrested there is a high rate of recidivism in the Black criminal population of Baltimore, MD. The African-American is getting a bum rap. The criminal justice system gives minorities harsher treatment than others receive.' Bibliography lists 62 sources.
Filename: Recid.wps

Recidivism & The U.S. Penal System As A Revolving Door
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A 14 page research paper in which the writer analyzes the U.S. corrections system as one with a statistically high rate of repeat offenders. Pointing to the fact that the prison system is simply not working, the writer attempts to blame those who should be made more responsible for working to lower recidivism rates. Models for sentencing, probation, and jailing are evaluatively assessed and analyzed. Some of the causal factors for the problem are cited and recommendations for the future are offered based upon available research. Bibliography lists 14 sources.
Filename: Recividi.wps

Recidivism Among Blacks
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In 5 pages the author discusses recidivism among Blacks. 'There are many reasons why Black criminals repeat the same or different crimes. The individual's environment prior to becoming a criminal plays a major role in criminal activity. Gang involvement breeds criminal activity. There is not enough rehabilitation in prison to reduce the rate of recidivism. Finding and keeping employment is difficult for convicted criminals. The answer could also be a combination of the reasons mentioned.' Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Blckrec.wps

Perspectives On Prostitution As A Criminal Act In The U.S.
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This 6 page paper examines some of the reasons why prostitution is a crime in most parts of the United States. Issues concerning such inherent dangers as disease, drugs, other criminal activity, tax fraud, etc; are focused upon. Interestingly, the writer argues that the government is actually more concerned with preventing safety-conscious 'high class hookers' from earning millions of tax-free dollars than they are from saving the 'victimized' inner-city street corner 'working girl' with nowhere else to turn. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Proststa.wps

Prostitution / A Cross-Cultural History & Analysis
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A 5 page paper on this history of 'the world's oldest profession'-- prostitution. The writer discusses the shape and form that prostitution has taken throughout history with respect to individual cultures and societies such as the Ancient Greeks, Romans, Church in the Middle Ages, and more recent eras as well. The role of law, societal opposition, and venereal disease is stressed with regard to prostitution in more recent times. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Prosthis.wps

Prostitution in the Middle Ages
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A 10 page paper discussing prostitution and its evolution during the Middle Ages. Reasons women entered prostitution, what their choices were, and society's viewpoints and condemnation are also reviewed. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: Midprost.wps

Female Sexual Abusers in the Prison Setting
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This 7 page paper considers the issue of childhood sexual abuse and the increasing number of women who have been charged with this crime. This paper defines the largess of the problem, the increasing number of women in the prison setting who have committed sexual crimes against children and the need to define a treatment model that takes into consideration the causative factors and characteristics of female sex abusers. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: Mhprisw_.wps

Inequality Of Minorities In The U.S. Criminal Justice System
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In 5 pages, the author describes the inequality of minorities in the criminal justice system. The criminal justice system is biased concerning minorities. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Ineq.wps

Minorities in the Criminal Justice System # 2 / Unfair Treatment
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In this well-presented 8 page research paper, the writer offers evidence that Blacks and Latinos are discriminated against in the criminal justice system; According to the argument, minorities are charged with more serious crimes, have less opportunity to plea-bargain, are convicted more frequently, and receive harsher sentences when compared with Caucasians in similar situations. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Minocri2.wps

Minorities in the Criminal Justice System / Stereotypes & Unfair..
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11 pages in length. An excellent analysis of how the criminal justice system treats minorities unfairly. The writer focuses upon some of the reasons for such treatment -- particularly the myths and stereotypes that have evolved pertaining to Black males. Continued racism in systems whose jail cells boast populations comprised of more than 50% Black men are also explored along with chain gangs and other travesties of justice. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: Minocrim.wps

Prisons and Minorities
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This 5 page paper provides an overview of the inequities in the current criminal justice system based on assessments of prison populations. This paper assesses the conflicts that occur as a result of attempts to weigh the protection of public rights while also supporting the personal freedoms of individuals and the necessary equality in the application of the law. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: MHprison.wps

The Rich Get Richer Aand The Poor Get Prison
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In 8 pages the author discusses the book The Rich Get Richer and the Poor Get Prison by Jeffrey Reiman. The bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: Poorpris.wps

Women & The Criminal Justice System / Equality for All ?
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A 15 page examination of women in the criminal justice system and how their treatment is inferior to that received by men in the same situations. Bibliography lists fifteen sources.
Filename: Wimjail.wps

Women & The US Justice System
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A 16 page research paper. The topic of women and the US Justice System is indeed a broad one, containing several aspects that cannot be ignored by any discussion of both the role of and the effects on women. It is necessary to look at women on each side of the judicial bench—how those in judging positions perform their duties and the contributions they make, and how those embroiled in legal issues common to women are faring today compared to past times. Also important is the fair and unbiased evaluation of the effects and the realized results of laws specific to women, such as sex discrimination of women and reforms of rape laws that have been in place in several jurisdictions for several years, while are still under discussion in others. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: WomenUS.rtf

Women in Prison
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In this 6 page research paper, the writer examines issues concerning abuses, poor health, inferior treatment, etc; in womens' prisons. The large number of existing abuse cases overtly suggests a strong need for reform in this gender-related aspect of the system. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: Prisonwm.wps

Conducting & Reading Research In Health & Human Performance / Prison Recreation
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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.
Filename: Prisonrc.wps

Corrections / Essays
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5 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.
Filename: Correcti.wps

Leadership vs. Management In Running a Prison
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12 pages in length. The writer discusses those areas which are affected by prison management and leadership. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Runpris.wps

Mothers And Children In The Prison Setting
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A 3 page exploration of the potential emotional and developmental impacts which could be expected in allowing incarcerated mother's to keep their children with them in prison for the first year of the child's life.
Filename: Prison.doc

Prison Gangs
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A 14 page paper on the problems faced by our prison system as they are affected by constant disregard for the law. The writer discusses how gangs actually run some institutions. How they recruit new members, how they manipulate prison employees, and what might be done to stop it are among the many issues assessed. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: Gangsp.wps

Prison Inmates Filing Frivolous Lawsuits
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A 10 page paper that provides an overview of the statistics and implications of the rise of frivolous lawsuits filed by the prison populations in the United States. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Frivlaw.wps

Prison Recreational Privileges & Correctional Control
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A 25 page analytical paper that explores the general question of reduction or elimination of recreational privileges for prison inmates. The writer explores the question in light of legislative and judiciary action, public opinion, correction administration response, and proposed educational and political solutions. Bibliography lists 28 sources.
Filename: Prisrec.wps

Prison Violence
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A 14 page paper discussing the problem of violence in American prisons. Obviously violence exists within our prison systems, for if it didn't there would perhaps, be no prison system. But the issues involved may differ greatly in some areas. For example, this paper addresses the issues which involve the actual problems, which are in existence on the part of the prison guards as well as the prisoners. While most people assume the violence is only on the part of the prisoner, California, as is illustrated herein, proves otherwise. In addition to discussing the problems this paper discusses some possible causes behind the problem and then also discusses some of the possible solutions to the problem of violence in our prison system, education seemingly the key to success. An outline follows the bibliography. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Priviom2.wps

Prisoners & Issues Concerning Visitation Programs
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10 pages on visitation rights and prison inmates. The writer provides a brief historical overview, defines various types of visits and levels of visitation rights, and then discusses programs to improve security during visits as well as some of the positive reasons for supporting visitation programs as part of the rehabilitation process. Some rationale is also provided for being leery of allowing visitors. FREE outline of essay is included. No Bibliography.
Filename: Prisonvi.wps

Problems With The U.S. Prison System / Too Many Luxuries For Inmates
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In this 7 page paper, the writer argues that contemporary American prisons are made to be too comfortable and too accommodating. Prisoners are being entertained rather than being reformed. The hypocrisy of programs such as arts & crafts, music television, occasional live shows, and leisure sports are criticized. The 'prisoner's rights' movement is regarded as scaring too many jail systems into providing these amenities and a strong conclusion urges for a more reform-orientated change. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Prison.wps

Solving the Problem of Prison Violence
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A 20 page paper on prison violence. The writer examines this problem in our criminal justice system, and provides anaylsis and assessment of the current problem plus possible solutions. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
Filename: Prisonv.wps