Criminology papers

An analysis of how classical conditioning, operant conditioning and social learning theory can be utilized in correctional programs.

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.

A discussion of the need for improved relations between public law enforcement officers and the private security industry.

An examination of court interventions to ensure that ethicial issues are addressed in the criminal justice system.

Analyzes a criminology administration case study titled "Out of Town Brown and the Besieged Probation Supervisor".

A look at the coercion model and the social control theory of juvenile delinquency.

An examination of the overcrowding of prisons as a result of the war on drugs and possible solutions to reduce the prison population.

A case study examination of the connection between family life and stress in a family on delinquency among adolescents.

A comparison of organizational behavior and processes among different policy agencies.

An analysis of the factors that influence decision making in a case study titled "Rational Sentencing: Whose Rationality?".

A case study discussion of the factors that affect the organizational climate of a law enforcement agency.

A persuasive paper that illegal drugs should be considered as weapons of mass destruction (WMD).

An exploration of the studies on the relationship between racial discrimination and the death penalty.

The paper presents an analysis of the Arizona Department of Corrections Morey Unit 2004 hostage situation.

A proposal to investigate the effectiveness of a neighborhood watch program in reducing the fear of crime.

An argument for the continuation of the juvenile court system.

An overview of the New York State Police

A persuasive paper against mandatory prison time in drug and alcohol cases.

A look at the role of scenario-based planning in critical incident management.

An in-depth exploration of the moral justifications for the use of extreme force by the police.

The paper discusses the epidemic of crack cocaine through the eyes of the Hip Hop artists.

A look at the research on the contemporary issues and trends in small town policing.

A research proposal to explore whether Virginia should adopt legislation lowering the age at which a juvenile can be tried as an adult.

A look at the causes behind school shootings in the US and the parental role in possible prevention.

An analysis of the efficacy of urban police departments in the districts of Columbia, Boston and Las Vegas.

This paper discusses the issue of the connection between incarcerated mothers and their children and looks at a program based on helping children experience the positive aspects of education.

A discussion on the theory behind the field of criminology.

A look at the drug use amongst young American soldiers who fought in Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan.

Discusses world serial killers and their taste for human flesh.

A discussion on the usage of electronic monitoring devices.

An argument that not all drug offenders should be sent to prison.

This paper examines the structure of the court system in the United States.

This paper discusses modern day policing, which are based on Sir Robert Peel's nine basic principles.

This paper looks and John Locke's social contract theory in relation to modern criminal justice.

Examines the role of transformational leadership in the police organization.

An exploration of computer hacker cultures and subcultures.

Reviews the legality, under the Eighth Amendment to the Constitution, of using lethal injection in executing the death penalty.

A brief overview of the arguments for and against legalizing marijuana.

An examination of leadership within the police force in Britain and how it needs to decrease citizen dissatisfaction.

A research paper concerning the debate surrounding drug screening in the workplace.

An exploration of the research on the effect of red-light cameras on red-light running accidents.

This research paper outlines several issues concerning the relationship between law enforcement and the media.

An analysis of the purpose, application and importance of the rules of evidence in a trial.

An examination of whether the state court's failure to appoint counsel for Gideon in "Gideon v. Wainwright" violates his right to a fair trial and due process of law.

A comparison of the American system of justice with other judicial systems from around the world.

A discussion of the factors contributing to the decreasing relationship between prison guards and inmates.

A discussion of the 1967 case "In re Gault," and how the Supreme Court came to decide that that juveniles in delinquency proceedings had to be afforded many of the same rights as adults in criminal proceedings.

A discussion of the extent of child abuse and elderly abuse in America and the laws that are meant to protect against such abuses.

An extensive research paper on the shortcomings and inaccuracy of bitemark evidence in the courtroom.

An argument against the U.S. government's laws on drug use and trafficking.

An analysis of Etheridge Knight's poem, "Hard Rock Returns to Prison from the Hospital for the Criminal Insane".

Explores the popularity of courtroom drama as presented in novels, television and films.

Describes the organizations of the New York City (NYPD), Dallas (DPD) and Los Angeles (LAPD) police departments.

A brief discussion of alternative sentencing options and their benefits.

Argues against restorative justice programs.

An overview of the nature and trends of human trafficking with a focus on Australia.

This paper looks at both sides of the controversial gun control debate in the US and then looks at the Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution in this regard.

An exploration of the history and development of the criminal justice system in the United States.

An examination of taser technology and how it can benefit law enforcement.

This paper discusses the issue of sex trafficking and looks at the victims and the control of such crimes.

An examination of the constitutional nature of Missouri's lethal injection protocol in the case "Taylor v. Crawford."

A look at the global migration, methods and control of the street gang known as Mara Salvatruca.

An examination of law enforcement surveillance tactics as applied to organized crime.

An examination of the involvement of organized crime on the docks in the US and their relationship with the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA).

An analysis of the organized crime and politics in Afghanistan's heroin industry.

A discussion on Japanese organized crime.

A look at the history of Russian organized crime and interventions needed to prevent it.

A look at the history and reality of organized crime in Colombia.

A look at the history of the Sicilian mafia.

An analysis of the development of Black organized crime in Chicago.

An exploration of the history and activities of La Cosa Nostra (LCN) and the attempts by the US to cripple the organization.

An examination of the changing role of school resource officers (SROs) in preventing crime in schools.

An examination of the obstacles to criminal entrenchment and approaches to dealing with delinquency.

An examination of the effectiveness of school interventions to combat delinquency.

This paper explores the extent to which parental substance abuse is a precursor to delinquency.

A literature analysis discussing how to punish juvenile delinquency.

This paper discusses that a great racial disparity exists in the U.S. sentencing of prisoners.

A review of the article "Early Deviance and Related Risk Factors in the Children of Narcotic Addicts" by David N. Nurco, Robert J. Blatchley, Thomas E. Hanlon and Kevin E. O'Grady.

A look at the position and requirements of a crime scene investigator (CSI).

A case study of a 15 year-old male with a history of violent criminal offences.

A discussion on serial killer Andrei Chikatilo.

A case investigator's case assessment guidebook for a murder crime.

An examination of the importance of risk management planning in criminal justice organizations.

An examination of the International Court of Justices' stance towards resolving legal disputes that are connected to or part of a broader political dispute.

An analysis of the causes of crime and the functions and effectiveness of criminal law.

A comparison of the historical, religious, social and legal development in New Zealand and the United States.

A literature review on the controversial issue of capital punishment.

A discussion of the key ethical issue of bribery in international business.

A review of the article "Grim Budget Brings Deep Cuts" by Lloyd Dunkelberger.

A discussion of the scientific method of comparative bullet lead analysis in forensic criminal investigations.