Criminology papers

This paper highlights the differences between modern policing and Sir Robert Peel's policing reforms in the early 1800s.

This writer describes how as a chief of police, he would train officers in a small midwestern town.

A look into four different HIV interventions involving incarcerated men and women.

Argues that marijuana should be legalized in the United States.

This paper details issues that haven risen over the years dealing with the Second Amendment of the United States Constitution.

An analysis of the issues concerning the practice of religion in US prisons.

An overview of "Discipline and Punish: The Birth of the Prison" by Michel Foucault.

A look at the uses of image modification, photo reconstruction and age progression technology.

A review and analysis of the book "Road to Whatever: Middle-Class Culture and the Crisis of Adolescence", by Elliot Currie.

A discussion of the possible treatment of sex offenders and the likelihood of recidivism.

This paper examines the federal and state prisons in the U.S.

This paper compares and contrasts the American correctional system with that of the Japanese.

An argument in favor of legalizing marijuana.

A persuasive essay that street gangs are a problem not only in the inner cities, but throughout the Los Angeles area.

An overview of four methods of punishment and their success in deterring crime.

Compares first-generation cop shows "Hill Street Blues" and "Dragnet" with today's popular TV series "Law & Order" and "CSI'".

An exploration of identity theft and how it can be deterred.

Looks at the life of Aileen Wuornos, which contributed to her becoming a serial killer.

An analysis of Eric Hickey's theory on serial murders and their victims as defined in his book "Serial Murders and Their Victims" and its relevance to law enforcement.

The writer, in the capacity as a criminal justice professional, examines the meaning of justice and how he can best serve society.

An exploration of Emile Durkheim's view on crime and its role in society.

A discussion of the psychological and emotional effects that sexual assault can have on a victim.

This paper analyzes the following three articles on the nature of imprisonment and incarceration in the American prison system: "Double Standard on Drug Sentences" by Cynthia Tucker; "Time", by Nathan McCall; and "Mother's Day in Federal Prison" by Amanda

Looks at the progression of violence from animal cruelty to human brutality.

A brief history of victimology in the criminal justice field and public attitudes about crime.

A look at the socialization theories that explain Lizzie Borden's criminal behavior.

An examination of current practices in law enforcement, its challenges and its role in the criminal justice system.

This paper explores the rarely discussed phenomenon of female serial killers.

An exploration of the rationale and morality behind the use of the death penalty in modern America.

A discussion of some of the failures and successes of the corrections system in the U.S.

Examines socialist law in Russia, China, Cuba, Vietnam and especially North Korea.

A summary of the President's National Drug Control Strategy of 2004.

A law enforcement officer's analysis and description of a drug deal murder case.

Looks at the criminal justice policies of home confinement,electronic monitoring and the exclusionary rule.

Looks at the need to overhaul the rehabilitation, training and support programs of the prison system in the US.

Discusses pros and cons of the Homeland Security National Strategy and the USA PATRIOT Act.

An exploration of the sentencing and incarceration rates of white-collar criminals.

A brief discussion on physician violence in Canada.

An argument that deregulation in the savings and loan industry is a preferred choice over regulation in a competitive business world.

An analysis of computer-related crime as it relates to white collar crime.

This paper explores human sexuality being the subject of disciplinary action as a means of molding the individual to the norms, ethics, and values of society.

A persuasive paper blaming the American economic and justice system for the high rate of incarceration and specifically, of racial minorites.

A look at the implications and the perils of a television inspired forensics education.

A look at many criminal sentences that utilize the concept of shaming as punishment.

A research paper on the white collar crime of mortgage fraud.

This paper examines the various social factors and characteristics of felony drug offenders court ordered into substance abuse treatment.

An analysis of the practice of backdating stock options and its legal implications.

This paper looks at the reliability of eyewitness testimony within the criminal justice system in the United States.

A research proposal to explore the role of higher police education in police officer success.

A persuasive essay against capital punishment.

A look at the problem of overcrowding in America's jails and prisons.

A discussion of the efforts and successes of the Santa Ana Parole Office, California.

This paper compares and contrasts two theories about the cause of rape: trait theory and social learning theory.

An overview of Internet spoofing attacks.

This paper examines some of the pros and cons of punishment vs. rehabilitation within the U.S. criminal justice system.

An examination of methamphetamine abuse and anti-methamphetamine legislation.

A critical analysis of Mike Males' argument in "The Scapegoat Generation: America's War on Adolescents".

A persuasive paper on the causes behind the high incarceration rate for mentally ill people.

An overview of methods to enhance the quality of law enforcement services.

A brief overview of the life and crimes of serial killer Aileen Wuornos.

An examination of the motives behind a robber's acts.

An analysis of U.S. foreign policy motives in Colombia, and "Plan Colombia," using a multiple streams framework of analysis.

Argues that racial profiling is a violation of human rights.

An analysis of some theories of violence concerning rape and sex crimes, with a focus on P.V. Greenall's article "Sexual Offending and the Antisocial Personality: Exploring the Link".

A review of J. Gilligan's "Shame, Guilt, and Violence" and other research on the roots of violent behavior.

A look at the research on robbers and robberies.

Looks at the classical and positivist schools of criminological theories.

An overview of the Indo-Canadian gang problem in Vancouver, Canada.

An exploration of filicide, through a look at R. Farooque and F. A. Ernst's article, "Filicide: A Review of Eight Years of Clinical Experience".

A review of the article by A. Blumstein "Youth, Guns, and Violent Crime".

An article review of T. L. Gilman and S.C. Haden's "Understanding and Treating the Juvenile Fire Setter: A Review".

In this paper, the writer explores four public crime issues and argues that the citizenry of the U.S. are partially responsible for holding those in power accountable.

An exploration of the extent to which parental substance abuse is a precursor to delinquency in children.

A paper highlighting the limitations of school resource officers (SROs) in high schools.

A paper calling for rehabilitative approaches to sentencing for deviant youth.

A look at the rise and fall of Mafia boss Joe Bonanno.

In this paper, the writer highlights the limitations of school systems' abilities to correct juvenile delinquency.

Relates the story of FBI Agent Joseph D. Pistone and the Cosa Nostra.

An exploration of methamphetamine use and abuse, specifically among women.

An overview of the field of criminological theory.

A look at some of the issues concerning drug trafficking across the U.S. and Mexican borders.

A brief exploration of credit card fraud.

A persuasive argument on the complete failure of the United States' drug policy.

A discussion of the Second Chance Act and its particular application to New York city.

This paper explores the issue of marijuana legalization and argues that the drug should remain illegal.

A review of the article "Does Marriage Reduce Crime? A Counter-Factual Approach to Within-Individual Causal Effects," by Robert J. Sampson, John H. Laub and Christopher Wimer.

Discusses the events on the streets of Chicago during the historic 1968 Democratic National Convention as an example of America's counterculture versus the establishment.

This paper addresses the role of race in the application of the death penalty in the United States.

An examination of the implementation plan that will utilize crime prevention through environmental design (CPTED) concepts in a real-world setting.

A research proposal to explore the effect of family and community support on the outcomes of drug abuse treatment programs.

A discussion on the Los Angeles-based Crips street gang.

A discussion on the merits of reforming the Rockefeller drug laws.

A discussion of the history of the trafficking of women and the organizations that have been formed to reduce the problem.

An overview of the field of criminal psychology and the role of criminal psychologists.

This paper uses the criminal justice system to support the conflict theory and its role in the stratification of society.

A look at the programs that aim to prevent underage drinking and drug abuse.

An application of C. Wright Mills' sociological imagination theory for the explanation of youth crime in contemporary Scotland.