Forensic Dentistry
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The field of forensic dentistry is explored in this 5 page paper. Specific procedures followed in conducting criminal investigations as well as analyzing data in mass disasters is discussed. The use of computers and DNA is included. Information on qualifications and credentials as it pertains to testimony is also discussed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Dentist.wps

Forensic Evidence / Inappropriate Field Collection Techniques Can Botch Trials
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A 3 page argumentative essay illustrating the importance of appropriated field collection techniques for forensic evidence. The O. J. Simpson trial is used as one example of poor collection techniques. Bibliography lists three sources.
Filename: Foren.wps

Forensic Sciences and Their Application in Bomb Investigations
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An 8 page paper discussing the application of forensics to bomb investigations. Details the care which must be taken in the collection of evidence and discusses some of the laboratory methods used to analyze this evidence. Bibliography lists seven sources.
Filename: Bombinve.wps

The Defense Witness & Forensic Testimony
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21 pages providing a detailed analysis of the validity and role of forensic testimony as a legal defense undermining science. Excellent for those studying law, criminal justice and also for sciences that examine such subjects as DNA. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Defenswt.wps

The Use of the Polygraph
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A 7 page paper in which the writer discusses the polygraph and its uses. Controversy over the subject is expounded upon. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Polygrap.wps

N.Y.P.D. and the Mapp-Miranda Paradigm
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A 6 page paper that provides and overview of how the Mapp and Miranda cases affected law enforcement by NYPD, and references a NY case that helped to reduce the affect of the exclusionary rule (Mapp). The paper provides a detailed history of Mapp and Miranda and the affects those cases had on determing the acts of law enforcement over the last thirty years, including the forming of policies which included physical and mental coercion. These rules are seen in deference to NYPD as restrictions in law enforcement, and responsible for the need for coercive tactics. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Nypdmapp.wps

Should the Exclusionary Rule Prevail or is There A Better Way?
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This five-page-paper presents a discussion that explores the exclusionary rule, the exception to that rule , and the alternative that was suggested by Chief Justice Burger. Several scenarios are suggested if he exclusionary rule were to be dropped. Bibliography lists two sources.
Filename: CWexclus.rtf

The Effects of the Exclusionary Rule on Criminal Prosecutions
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An 8 page paper in which the writer examines the history of the 'exclusionary rule' in relationship to criminal prosecutions as well as looking at its applicability to probation and parole jurisdictions. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: BBexclusRule.wps

Can Police Ethics be Taught?
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A 35 page overview of the issue of police ethics and how these ethics relate to the philosophies of Immanuel Kant and John Stuart Mill. Includes a discussion on the ancient Greek philosophers, particularly Plato and Pythagoras as well as current information of the importance of establishing appropriate ethical codes in police departments across the nation. Bibliography lists 42 sources.
Filename: Policeth.wps

Management of Police Ethics
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A 5 page research paper that examines the applicability of the 12 elements to establish a best-practices ethics program that was developed by Frank Navran to the management of police ethics. It briefly looks at the stresses inherent in the job of law enforcement that show comparability with Navron's concept of 'pressure to perform'. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Polman.wps

DUI Laws - Have They Gone Too Far?
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A 7 page research paper which examines the evolution of DUI laws and shows how what was once a minor offense as now become a charge with the possibility of ruining the defendant's life. The writer argues that although drunk driving has become a serious societal problem, the methods which are usually used to judge whether or not a person is impaired are grossly inaccurate and create situations where the innocent can end up being wrongfully accused. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: DUI.doc

Cultural Deviance Theories
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This body of information is explored in a 12 page paper that focuses on Sutherland's Theory of Differential Association. Juvenile delinquency is shown as being proliferated by peer associations and four cases are discussed in detail. Solutions are explored. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: Cultdevo.wps

Deviance / Social Theory
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Theories of deviance are discussed in this 6 page overview that includes references to sociologists from Sutherland to Becker, explaining their ideas. Brown's work on conformity is also included. Many examples are given to describe the often-difficult to distinguish type of behavior as evidenced by various decades and generations. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Devitheo.wps

Deviance as a Matter of Perception
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This 5 page paper discusses the idea that deviance is a matter of perception and, as such, is determined by those in positions of power who serve as a 'moral entrepreneur' for society. Theories of determinants of deviancy, as well as some causal factors, are briefly discussed. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: Devian2.wps

Deviant Behavior
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7 pages worth of textbook-based essays on criminology & deviant behavior. Theories and ideas touched upon include labeling, learning, class, socialization, economic & political criminality, etc; No Bibliography.
Filename: Devibeha.wps

Deviant Behavior & The Power of Labeling
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A 4 page research paper that examines the use of labeling and how it relates to what is considered to be deviant behavior. For instance, the writer points out that if a woman grows herbs, blends them into creams and potions, and sells them on the open market today, she is considered an astute businesswoman in the booming business of natural homeopathic remedies. If a woman did exactly the same thing three hundred years ago, she'd have been burned or hung as a witch. The writer demonstrates how the same concept can be applied to conceptions of mental illness, drugs, and sexual deviance. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: Devlabel.wps

Gary M. Katz's Article on 'Conformity, Status, and Rejection of the Deviant'
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A 3 page essay discussing the 1982 article by Gary M. Katz on the 'high-status' versus the 'low- status' deviant and the 'acceptability' of both. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Garykatz.wps

Organized Crime & Theories of Deviance
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The theory of differential association is used to explain deviance in the Gambino crime family. This 6 page paper explores theories of deviance and criminology as applied to organized crime in general. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Orgcrim2.wps

Social Theories of Deviance
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A 1998 article that depicts a crime is analyzed in this 6 page paper that discusses both anomie and social strain theories. Other concepts such as the decline of family values, are also included. Recommendations are made. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Devisoc.wps

Systematic Deviance and Prostitution
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This 4 page report discusses sociological theories of systematic deviance as it relates to prostitution. Prostitution may serve as one of the most simple and clearly definable examples of how the larger systematic process of sociological theories of deviancy actually work. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: BWpros2.wps

Theories of Deviance & Criminology
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This 10 page paper includes a fictitious case study of an individual who was arrested for possession of marijuana with the intent to sell. After a brief description of the case, and a discussion on fourth amendment rights, the paper delves into sociological theories which focus on criminology, after an overview on deviance. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: crimdevi.wps

Progress of Violence Against Women?
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(6pp) Five years after the Beijing Conference, are women better off? In one key area, combating violence against women, the answer is a resounding no. Human Rights Watch reporting on six countries— Jordan, Pakistan, Peru, Russia, South Africa, and the United States—shows alarming rates of violence against women, violence that is fueled all too often by the indifference of state officials and the failure to seriously investigate and prosecute cases of violence. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: BBfeviol.doc

Campus / Rape and Assault
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A 5 page research overview on the issues and effectiveness of response by campus administrators. The writer provides that campuses are still not responding appropriately to the issues. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Adminrap.doc

Date Rape
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A 7 page analysis of date rape {behavior} with relevance to attribution theory. Excellent for those studying criminology. Bibliography lists 12+ sources.
Filename: Daterape.wps

Date Rape # 2
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The phenomenon of date rape and its sociological causes are explored in this 8 page paper. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Daterap2.wps

The Crime of Rape / Analyzed From a Radical - Conflict Perspective
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5 pages in length. Applying this well-documented crime theory, the writer attempts to analyze rape as a crime whose actors can be motivated by such things as an egocentric need for self-fulfillment and a lack of concern or respect for others. Various sides of the issue are discussed from a theoretical perspective and a number of insightful examples are provided. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: Rapetheo.wps

The Crime Of Rape / Responsibility, Blame, & Reporting The Incident
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A 12 page research paper in which the writer discusses the failure of most women to report rape due to the unfortunate reality that society fails to accept their definition of rape in many cases and is not always sympathetic towards their plea for justice. Comparisons are made between male and female views of rape and who should be blamed. For example, men are more likely to blame the woman if she is known to have acted in a provocative, 'sexy' fashion whereas women may blame a rape victim because of their need to feel that they are in control of a violent situation and also because of their need to distance themselves from the victim. Disparate psychological issues concerning recovery & coping are also discussed. Bibliography lists more than 20 sources.
Filename: Rapereac.wps

The Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act
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A 7 page research paper on President Clinton's landmark anti-crime bill, signed in the waning days of his first term. It discusses the effects the political changeover in Congress had on the fate of his bill, and examines the impact the bill had during its first years. Bibliography lists five sources.
Filename: Crimeb.wps

Comparative Criminal Justice
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More than 5 pages of collective information (notes, not a formatted paper) on (1) the criminal justice system in India and (2) the criminal justice system in Turkey. Comparative criminal justice. No Bibliography.
Filename: Compcrim.wps

Criminal Victimization In The United States
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This 6 page report analyzes the report of the victimization statistics as offered by Phillip Ennis in 'Criminal Victimization in the United States.' Additionally, some statistics are offered from 1993 as a comparison of the incidence of crime and victimization. One Table is included. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: Crimvic.wps

Myth -- Blacks Commit More Crimes
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5 pages in length. An excellent essay designed to debunk the crime myth that Black males are more likely to commit crimes than their Caucasian counterparts. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Crimmyth.wps

New Jersey's Court System -- Examined at Every Level
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New Jersey's court system is very much like that of most states in the U.S.A. and this 5 page paper examines precisely how it is broken down. Discussed are the State Superior Court's Law Division, municipal court proceedings, the sentencing power of judges at each level, the role of Grand Juries, and the discretionary power of prosecutors to propose plea-bargains. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: Njcourts.wps

Preventing Jail Suicides
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An 18 page study on preventing Jail Suicides in which the writer carefully presents the need for such a program and then discusses in great detail a methodology for re-thinking prison philosophy, reducing the availability of potential suicide tools, removing the psychological desire to kill one's self, and enforcing set policies. A financial plan to assess feasibility is also presented in brief. Bibliography lists 8 supporting sources.
Filename: Jailsuic.wps

The Crime Bill Act
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A 9 page discussion of the 1994 Crime Bill Act and whether or not it was effective through 1996. Good paper for those studying criminal justice or political science. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Crimebil.wps

The Criminal Trial Process
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In 6 pages, the author discusses the criminal trial process, postulating on the events that someone goes through from the time of arrest, up until the time of trial. Bibliography lists six sources.
Filename: Crimtri.wps

Three Strikes and You're Out
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A 5 page research paper on the 'Three Strikes and You're Out Law' which limits the ability of violent offenders to receive a punishment other than a prison sentence. The writer concludes that the rule does have several inherent flaws but that it can be improved greatly through proposed reforms. Bibliography cites 5 sources.
Filename: 3strike.rtf

The Prisons of the Ancient Worlds
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This 7 page research paper looks at the 'prisons' of ancient biblical lands - Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, Rome, lands of the New and Old Testament. Rather than physical structures to keep people incarcerated, 'prisons' were primarily slavery, banishment, or death. Bibliography lists ten sources.
Filename: Ancpris.wps

Code of Hammurabi / Crime, Health & Politics
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A 6 page research paper on the extent of the oldest 'secular' legal code in history. The writer briefly touches on the Babylonian civilization, King Hammurabi, and discusses the intricacies of the code in regards to crime, medicine, and business. The paper states that the code was the prede cessor to Greek code, which is given credit for being the predecessor of legal code in today's society, but posits that the difference is that the Hammurabi code was the first functional set of laws looking out for the interests of all citizens. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Hamurab.wps

The Code Of Hammurabi Compared With The Laws Of Moses
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This 5 page paper provides an overview of the code of Hammurabi and compares it with the laws of the biblical Moses. The history of the region, where Hammurabi lived, is touched on. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Hammose.wps

Are Alternative Methods of Incarceration Economically Viable?
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A 5 page paper discussing various methods of incarceration that are being implemented across the country, as well as the world. These methods are examined in comparison to the traditional methods of incarceration with special attention to the costs of various methods. The methods addressed are alternative methods of punishment that are aimed at the non-violent criminal, as opposed to seriously violent criminal. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Incar.wps