Criminology papers

An analysis of the laws in Canada regarding prostitution and sex-trade workers.

This paper presents a proposal for training law enforcement agencies in combating electronic thieves.

A discussion on crime causation with a focus on serial killer Albert Fish.

This paper compares and contrasts the concepts of "natural crime" and "legal crime", using each of the crime classifications on the FBI's crime index.

This paper studies the correlation between crime and segregated and non-segregated neighborhoods.

This paper explores the challenges that organized crime presents law enforcement agencies today.

An analysis of various theories of criminality and their implications.

An explanation of a juvenile justice counselor's experience in the Developing Opportunities through Meaningful Education (DOME) program.

This paper discusses serial sexual femicide in Ciudad Juarez.

An examination of violent behavior in prisons and an assessment of predicting risk of violence by inmates while incarcerated.

This paper explores the controversial issue of gun control on college campuses.

This paper discusses sexual abusers and their victims, looking at different cases.

This paper reviews the history and theories behind the restriction of gun sales to minorities and poor people.

An analysis of the impact of leadership programs for football players at inner-city schools.

An analysis of criminological theories that explain the underlying rationale behind serious criminal acts committed by juveniles.

This paper examines a study that explores reasons for staff absenteeism in correctional facilities.

This paper discusses the relationship between child abuse and neglect, juvenile delinquency and adult violent criminal behavior.

This paper explores the history and benefits of juvenile diversion programs in the United States and California.

A review of the theoretical basis and causes of adolescent sexual aggression as addressed in academic literature.

A description of some of the organizations that attempt to combat cyber crimes.

This paper discusses the controversial subject of capital punishment and looks at whether the death penalty serves as a deterrent.

This paper discusses and explains the term due process of law.

This paper discusses the effectiveness of anti-money laundering (AML) systems employed by Switzerland and the United Kingdom as compared to the U.S.A.

This paper discusses the fraud and financial crisis facing the US Medicare and Medicaid healthcare programs.

An overview of the advantages and disadvantages of police profiling.

This paper examines the issue of leadership within an organization, concentrating on the Tennessee Highway Patrol.

This paper reviews research studies about child sexual abuse, with an emphasis on how child sexual abuse negatively impacts society as a whole.

This paper examines the fraud fiasco at Tyco International Ltd.

An analysis of the causal factors and variables that impact and affect recidivism among juvenile offenders.

This paper discusses the life of famed mobster, John Gotti.

An in-depth look at how families and communities are affected by incarceration.

This paper discusses the crime of stalking.

This paper argues that juveniles should to be tried in adult courts for violent crimes.

This paper looks at the proliferation of antisocial behavior against gay people, examines theories related to homophobia, and reports on the research available.

This paper discusses the high rates of juvenile delinquency by American Indian youth living on reservations.

This paper examines the portrayal of police ethics in the film "The Untouchables" and the media portrayal of ethical lapses among police officers in Los Angeles' elite Rampart division.

A description of the writer's personal criminological theory, explaining the occurrence of crime and why people commit crimes.

This paper looks at the extent and diversity of violence within the U.S. prison system.

An analysis of the factors contributing to the occurrence of violence in prisons.

This paper discusses the history and other related aspects to forensic nursing.

An argument in favor of capital punishment against criminals who murder correctional officers in prison.

An analysis of the activities of the Zodiac Killer and the pathology of serial killers, in general.

An analysis of the background and notorious activities of Captain Edward Teach, otherwise known as Blackbeard, the pirate.

An analysis of the benefits of community-oriented police techniques.

This paper explores how organized crime affected business in America.

This paper discusses crimes that are committed over the Internet or cybercrime.

This paper uses psychological and sociological theories to identify and discuss high-risk juveniles likely to re-offend.

An analysis of the history of the death penalty for juvenile offenders.

An analysis of the contributing causes of youth violence, with a focus on the media.

This paper assesses the government and law enforcement response to the Hurricane Katrina disaster.

A discussion of the various agencies involved in the British criminal justice system.

This paper discusses whether recidivism for driving under the influence (DUI) offenders who are electronically monitored is lower than for those that are not electronically monitored.

An analysis of the motivation behind the use of racial profiling in law enforcement and the problems associated with it.

An analysis of the five goals of corrections and their application.

This paper explores the United States' justice system and proactive policing.

A discussion on the advantages of capital punishment.

This paper discusses criminology theories and looks at how they help prevent crime and reduce criminal behaviors.

A case study analysis of the murder case of JonBenet Ramsey in 1996.

A comparison of the Genovese Crime Family and the Chinese Big Circle Gang and how they operate within America.

This paper discusses problems and solutions for managing the child abuse reporting system.

A comparison of policing tactics and difficulties faced by police within the U.K. and Middle East.

A review of recent case studies of cyber-security breaches in the USA.

This paper explores the connection between heredity and human behavior.

This paper demonstrates the success of the rehabilitation model in treating juvenile delinquents.

An argument supporting juvenile rehabilitation versus incarceration.

A brief overview of the theories of why people commit crimes and the function of the Neighborhood Watch Group.

This paper discusses Leonard Peltier and looks at how justice miscarried.

This paper takes a look at the history of outlaw biker gangs.

A discussion regarding the controversial 'School of the Americas'.

An analysis of the effects of drug abuse and prostitution on society.

This paper discusses globalization and the rise in transnational crime.

This paper presents an examination of civil sanctions in crime control.

A philosophical discussion of capital punishment.

This paper discusses the book "Courtroom 302: A Year Behind the Scenes in an American Criminal Courthouse" by Steve Bogira.

This paper discusses crimes based on the use of computers and looks at the issue of cyber crimes.

This paper discusses organized crime and looks at how it is portrayed on the screen.

A review of the relatively new profession of computer forensics.

A review of a series of mysterious murders in Mexico.

This paper explores brutal police behavior and its implications.

This paper looks at opportunities in law enforcement for women.

An analysis of the criminal justice system with a focus on drastic investigative practices at crime scenes, particularly bombing sites.

This paper provides a summary of an interview with two police officers, conducted by the author of the paper.

An analysis of the benefits of capital punishment.

This paper discusses the amount of time and resources it takes to battle organized crime.

A comparative analysis of the differences between the organized crime of the Latin Kings Street Gang and the Al-Qaeda terrorist group.

This paper discusses private security firms as a part of law enforcement and a way of combating terror.

This paper describes why domestic violence is a huge problem in the United States.

A review of Steven D. Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner's off-beat work on economics and society entitled "Freakonomics."

This paper provides an opening statement for the defendant in the case of Dr. Ossian Sweet.

A look at the psychological profiles of some notorious serial killers.

An analysis of the non-secure group home system in the United States, focusing on children.

This paper discusses victims of crime and looks at demographic differences in this regard.

This paper discusses the phenomenon of wrongful convictions due to false confessions.

A discussion regarding the role and function of the Australian police force, operating within the law.

A discussion regarding criminal activity and the possible prevention of crime by means of crime prevention through environmental design (CPTED).

A discussion regarding methamphetamine or crystal meth.

An analysis of the modern role of psychics in criminal justice.

A review of the organizations that play a part in crime prevention and the justice system.

A review of how sexual abuse cases are perceived differently by police officers, depending on the sex of the perpetrator.