Criminology papers

Compares and contrasts the merits of public and private prisons.

Looks at the misconceptions about crime and how they affect policy making.

Consists of two essays on juvenile crime.

Looks at the six major steps in criminal procedure.

Citiques an article by John Scott about Rational Choice Theory.

This paper looks at overcriminalization, particularly with regards to laws concerning moral issues.

Discusses a case in which a female police officer is being subjected to sexual harassment.

This paper provides a book review of Michael Tonry's "The Rich Get Richer and the Poor Get Prison".

Looks at the distinction between natural crimes and legal crimes.

An examination of the myth that teens are violent thugs.

Discusses a criminal law Public Law 104-132.

Examines the use of criminal law for purposes of social engineering.

Uses the SARA model and community policing techniques as a response to youth driving problems.

Policy proposal for reducing serious crime by legalizing prostitution.

Examines how discretion is used in the police force.

An examination of two legal issues.

Examines three management styles often used in criminal justice settings.

Discusses how the context of domestic violence may be preventable from victim's perspective.

Discusses what type of person is most likely to be sentenced to death.

Considers crime within prisons from four organizational contexts.

Considers four articles from www.policeone.com and how the police are portrayed.

An analysis of the Bogle family whose members all exhibit criminal behavior.

Examines modern police technology.

Discusses various dispositions of drug offenses.

Compares classical and neoclassical criminology theories.

An analysis of the key issues leading to successful resolution of hostage situations.

An application of the criminological theories of several thinkers.

Examines the problem of financial abuse and exploitation of the elderly.

A research proposal that explores the link between abuse in childhood and becoming an abuser.

An analysis of how capitalism breeds crime in the working class.

Explores the criminal justice system in Argentina.

A review of the treatment of victims' rights in the United States.

Examines the history of the training received by police forces.

Gives an overview of the rights of a criminal under the Bill of Rights.

Looks at the juvenile correctional system and how it works.

Looks at Pratt's paper on "Emotive and Ostentatious Punishment".

An assessment of the use of capital punishment in the U.S.

Discusses the history of marijuana use around the world.

Explores sexual harassment of women in society.

This paper is a complete research study to evaluate the potential for crime among undercover police personnel.

This paper analyzes the characteristics and behavior of violent sexual offenders.

This in-depth paper analyzes the changing role of law enforcement administrators and agencies around the world in the face increasing global terrorism.

A review of court cases regarding the relationship of the lack of efficient gun control in the U.S. and the National Rifle Association (NRA).

A paper examining police responsibility in investigating hate crimes, organized crime, and ritualistic crimes.

This paper discusses several technologies used by the law enforcing agencies of the United States to enhance an efficient system without which the police would otherwise not be able to solve as many crimes.

This paper focuses on the life and contributions of English jurist, social reformist, political thinker and philosopher Jeremy Bentham.

An analysis of the impact of the CSI Effect on the judicial system.

An outline of a model for a global system of law enforcement and justice.

A look at effective approaches to establishing a community policing program in an American municipality.

An examination of the relationship between substance abuse among African-American males and the criminal justice system.

This paper discusses the history and impact of custodial abuse in prisons for women.

A look at some of the hate crimes committed in the state of New Jersey and legislation for combating hate crimes.

This paper discusses the concepts of American criminal justice as illustrated in Pete Earley's book "The Hot House: Life inside Leavenworth Prison".

This paper describes criminal evidence, its use in court and specifically in the case of Illinois vs. Caballes (2005).

Counters the myth that violent crime is on the rise and that prisoners are treated like royalty in U.S. prisons.

This paper argues that pornography has a negative effect on society.

This well-researched paper analyzes the four primary goals advocated in prisons across the U.S. which are comprised of rehabilitation, deterrence, incapacitation and retribution.

Provides a briefing of five selected Capstone cases.

Compares the theories of John Rawls and Robert Nozick on the issue of justice.

An extensive discussion on homicide in America.

Examines the tragic 1988 crash and the consequences of driving under the influence of alcohol.

This paper analyzes the issue of police brutality while also discussing the role of the media in depicting cases of unwarranted excessive force on the part of law enforcement officers.

Argues that the present system in the U.S. does not make it easier for prisoners to maintain normal ties with their families.

Examines the problem of juvenile delinquency in the U.S.A. and how it is handled by authorities.

A discussion about whether the death penalty is a real deterrent for violent crimes.

A discussion about whether the death penalty is a real deterrent for violent crimes.

An examination of the infamous "Railroad Killer" known as Angel Maturino Resendez.

A review of the article "Trauma Exposure, Mental Health Functioning and Program Needs of Women in Jail" by B.L. Green, J. Miranda, A. Daroowalla and J .Siddique.

An essay looking at whether media portrayals of violence increase aggressive behavior in children.

This paper examines the use of DNA fingerprinting by investigators.

Examines reasons for the overcrowding problem in U.S. prisons and offers possible solutions.

A look at how societal changes bring new ways of punishment and crime control.

This paper analyzes the concept of 'police personality' by detailing the distinctive personality traits shared by many law enforcement officers.

This paper discusses some beliefs in the study of crime.

Uses the example of one teenager to show how the criminal justice system deals with coke possession.

An overview of this book by Belinda Rodger McCarthy, et. al.

Examines boot camps as effective forms of intermediate sanctions.

This paper examines the various reasons behind youth related violence, which has been steadily increasing in America.

This paper argues in favor of the death penalty.

This paper analyzes the link between the Catholic Church and organized crime, as depicted in Francis Ford Coppola's film "Godfather III," as well as in real life.

This paper investigates the value and costs of conjugal prison visits if they were to be instituted in a state.

This paper analyzes Randall Kennedy's book "Race, Crime and the Law," which presents an in-depth look at how issues of race link to crime and law enforcement.

This paper examines the topic of identity fraud and identity theft, which is currently the fastest growing crime in America.

An overview of wrongful acts which cause harm or injury to a second party.

This paper discusses the arguments in favor and against the death penalty, especially from the standpoint of the U.S. Constitution, including specific cases.

This paper examines the increase in gangs and gang related violence in America, as well as the available programs and strategies to combat this growing problem.

This paper evaluates plea bargaining, which has become pervasive in the U.S. legal system.

This paper examines the issue of gang violence in prison as well as the various strategies and solutions to managing this growing trend.

This paper analyzes the cause and effects of illegal acts committed over the internet, also known as cyber-crimes.

A literature review of research on the affect of alcohol consumption on sexual behavior.

This paper discusses the history, statistics and arguments for and against capital punishment in the U.S.A..

A discussion of where the courts should draw the line in immigration cases involving moral turpitude.

An evaluation of decision making and the role of technology in integrating justice information systems.

This paper examines the controversial and much debated issue of executing mentally ill individuals who were sentenced to death in capital punishment trials.

This paper examines the cause and effect of child trafficking around the globe while focusing on the true victims, as well as supplying various solutions to this growing problem.

Examines the controversy surrounding the proposal for a victim's bill of rights.

This paper details the events that led up to the collapse of Enron that affected not only its employees and shareholders, but also the global economy.

A look at the origins of the Texas Rangers and how their role evolved from a military one to that of a police role.

This paper examines whether or not the death penalty is in fact an effective form of punishment.