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In five pages this research paper discusses criminal law and its current trends with the three major issues that have recently dev...

of the frequency of their transgressions, as opposed to seriousness, it is also true that only certain types of juveniles are like...

perspective is that OJ Simpson was tried by a jury of his peers. There was an Asian judge and a jury made up of minorities. The pr...

for three offenses, no matter how slight each one is. The idea behind the punishment is to deter criminals, but it doesnt always w...

In fifteen pages this paper discusses the criminal justice system in an analysis of probation in terms of history, how it evolved,...

(Emerge, 1998; p. 48). Just nine months prior, on January 1, 1997, the state of Michigan had implemented its aggressive "get toug...

This is a 5 page critical review that criticizes the nation's system of juvenile justice and its many shortfalls, emphasizing the ...

job. Counseling is available to those who need it. The office may make home visits to catch the probationer by surprise. Mandat...

crimes. Allowing violent criminals to be released is ludicrous. Parole reform is necessary to ensure a safe society. While the law...

is unusual. All too often children are led through a troubled system that simply does not know how to treat young offenders. I...

this development, the Gun-Free Schools Act of 1994 was passed, which encouraged a policy of "zero tolerance" as it criminalized s...

The latter part of the Twentieth Century was characterized by a growing concern over what was perceived as a growing propensity...

This paper discusses the question of trying youth in adult courts. The paper reports research reports and opinions on this topic. ...

of drug case is processed across the state (OSCA, 2004). For instance, a drug offender might be assigned to a treatment program du...

may be more equal than others, having the funds to hire the most experiences and persuasive lawyers that will not only be able to ...

and determine that was low ("Rational" 322). In other words, she applied rational guidelines to the process of deciding the contex...

contributing to delinquent behavior it may be nearly impossible to formulate an appropriate and meaningful intervention or treatme...

An 18 page paper which summarizes 3 separate textbooks which analyze fully restorative programs as they relate to the field of ju...

is a finely tuned balancing act. Many think of the corrections process as being fairly straightforward: if someone commits a crime...

Juveniles are responsible for an astounding percentage of the crime in this country. Even more disturbing is the degree of violen...

In a paper of fifteen pages, the author reflects on the issue of youth violence and the impacts on gang participation. This paper...

amazed that Bostick consented to the search. The United States Supreme Court held that Bostick had the ability to refuse. ...

and, therefore, cannot begin to identify with the situation or see the need for drastic change. What, exactly, compels one ...

itself in context, it is perhaps helpful to begin with a brief overview of the development of correctional policies in the UK: not...

Working in the church is a challenge. The paper reflects on some pastoral subjects that are important to consider while on probati...

offender population. Rehabilitation refers to "changing either the offenders objective circumstances or his value system in ways t...

In seven pages 2 violent child crime videos are reviewed in terms of the justice system and whether or not it is fair to try youth...

Criminal justice in the United States is a litmus-test issue for liberals and conservatives. This paper discusses the differences ...

This paper examines what alternatives exist in the criminal justice system for youth offenders with the emphasis being on deterren...

Juvenile justice models are considered in an overview consisting of seven pages in which the community corrections approach to juv...