Criminology papers

This paper discusses domestic violence laws on the federal and Michigan state levels.

Examines the political war waged by the United States government on drug usage and production.

A look at possible alternatives to the death penalty.

Examines the impact that Ruben "Hurricane" Carter's case has had on the America's judicial system.

Personal account of the author's observations of the courtroom in action.

This paper is an argumentative essay stating why marijuana should be legalized only for medicinal purposes.

A look at the workings of the U.S. Criminal Court System, its history, and structure.

An examination of the problem of prison rape and suggestions to overcome this phenomenon.

Examines the role of the media in creating a fear of violence in American society.

A discussion of preconceived notions of what type of person becomes a criminal.

This paper uses the anti-trust case against the Wisconsin Chiropractic Association (WCA) to exemplify the work of the Federal Trade Commission (FCC).

Discusses and compares these two forms of policing.

A comprehensive examination of what might have compelled Lizzie Borden to murder her parents.

Position paper arguing that California's 'three strikes' legislation is an ineffective crime deterrent.

Discusses aspects of negotiations during a hostage situation, whether a domestic dispute or a terrorist crisis.

Examines views on the death penalty, using this 2002 crime as case in point.

A paper looking into the issues of parole and probation.

A look at the various businesses that involve organized crime.

A paper discussing the ethics of parole and probation programs and offers a personal opinion of the effectiveness of the programs.

An examination of different names that police are referred to by the media.

A discussion of how the technologies of DNA science have revolutionized modern criminal law and medical research.

Looks at the effect that unemployment has had on the crime rates in New York City.

Examination of fire investigations.

A comparative analysis of the code of conduct for Washington, D.C. and two other cities, Denver and Detroit.

An exploration of some of the variables that cause the victimization of juveniles.

A look at the extent to which race plays a role in the different sentencing ranges applicable to different crimes.

A look at the causes and consequences of girls' involvement in youth gangs.

A look at the ethical pros and cons of DNA criminal data banks.

Describes how citizen police academies work and how they benefit communities.

An exploration of some of the studies that acknowledge the existence of female sexual offenders.

An overview of the story of Napster from beginning to end.

This paper reports on the 1999 racial profiling survey, known as the Police-Public Contact Survey (PPCS) and the Inter-University Consortium for Political and Social Research (ICPSR 3151) .

This paper examines whether the presence of women in law enforcement is growing.

This paper investigates the life of a serial killer to find out how this kind of behavior starts.

A discussion on the pros and cons of electronically-monitored home confinement as an alternative sentencing.

A discussion of the phenomenon of over-criminalization of the criminal justice system.

A discussion on the death penalty as a fallible and irrevocable form of justice.

A paper that argues in favor of the death sentence.

Examines alternatives to the traditional punitive systems of probation and parole in the United States' justice system.

Discusses causes and prevention of suicide among law enforcement officers.

This paper analyzes the topic of domestic violence, especially as it applies to officers of the New York City Police Department.

A research proposal on the phenomenon of shame in sexual abuse cases.

This is a paper concerning women's criminality in the 1800s.

An overview of the history of the American prison system.

A look at the levels of educational achievement among incarcerated inmates.

A comparative analysis of the film, "The Shawshank Redemption", with real prison life.

Examines the United States federal government's official drug policy.

Examines the impact of the labeling process on society as put forth by several experts on the subject.

A comparative analysis of the changes experienced in the American criminal justice system between the years 1940 and 2003.

This paper explores the role of a pimp in the life and career of a prostitute.

This paper argues that the federal government should end racial profiling by requiring police and law enforcement officers to keep detailed records of each individual they stop to question or search.

This paper reviews studies about the cause of juvenile delinquency.

A look at political intervention in policing procedures.

This paper discusses that, because of the inherent power and rewards of the Congressional Medal of Honor, many individuals, seeking unearned glory and unmerited privileges, have dishonestly claimed to possess it.

A look into the connection between alcohol or drug-addicted parents and the level of juvenile delinquency among their children.

This paper discusses the need for modern police departments to diversify, not only from a gender perspective, but also from an ethnic and racial perspective.

This paper discusses the use of fingerprinting for identification and the associated problems.

An examination of how the act of policing can be improved in the future with advances in technology.

An examination of the social factors, especially family units, which contribute to juvenile delinquency and possible solutions to these problems.

An examination of the methods by which the police elicit information from suspects.

This paper discusses arson, the intentional setting of fires, as a crime committed by children and adolescents.

Examines the prosecution of capital murder cases in Texas.

Report on heterosexual domestic violence using criminological research methods.

An exploration of the relationship between drug addiction and crime.

This paper describes a new crime in American and the world, "identity theft".

This paper describes the current state of the U.S. Marshal's Service.

A scholarly analysis of the factors that contribute to the incidence of recidivism in the pre-release prisoner population in the United States.

An investigation into the correlation between law enforcement response times and arrest rates.

This paper discusses the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program,
describing its flaws and suggesting improvements.

This paper is a research proposal to test the relations of video games and childhood aggression.

This paper discusses the Texas Rangers and tries to determine their influence on the criminal justice system.

Study of the disparity in sentencing guidelines for DUI (driving under the influence) vehicular homicide.

This paper is a complete research study of the recruitment and retention of women police officers.

This paper argues in favor of the death penalty as a necessary, and perhaps the only, recourse for any society wishing to uphold the values of justice, innocence, and social well-being.

An examination of the cultural issues unique to the African-American juvenile offender that may contribute to recidivism.

A biography of Winnie Ruth Judd, a murderess from the 1930s who killed two women and stuffed their bodies into packing trunks.

This paper discusses the proposed methodology for researching the effects of unemployment on the crime rate.

Discusses the negative impact that the exclusionary rule has had on the American justice system.

Examines the social causes of serial murders.

A look at the current trend toward developing cultural diversity awareness training for police departments.

Examines the impact of police pursuits on society.

This paper analyzes the role of police administrators and officers in motivation and control in their organization, based on the case of Lt. Morse.

This paper reviews and compares psychological and sociological theories of crime at the level of the society, the community, the group, and the individual.

A look at the importance of a safe school environment for children.

A discussion on how much control there should be on the members of the public who wish to own guns.

The paper applies various business theories to the running of law enforcement agencies.

An analysis of the public's perception of the effect of the media's coverage of serious crimes and incidents.

This paper discusses search and seizure laws based on the Fourth Amendment of the Constitution of the United States.

An examination of the Aramark Corporation, which provides food services to correctional facilities.

Describes some of the theories used to explain why youths decide to become gang members.

A discussion of whether offenders should be motivated or confronted by their crimes.

Argues that the death penalty in the United States is a racist policy.

A look at the issues confronting an individual with a criminal conviction who seeks employment.

A look at the history of the Mafia and organized crime and the legacy left today.

An examination of the rise of a positivist methodology in criminology and the influence it has had.

An examination of how skin-head gangs are an increasing cause of juvenile delinquency.

A discussion of the need to remove the Rockefeller Drug Laws from the New York State penal code.

Explores the long-term effects of rape using the book, "Prince of Tides", for reference.

An examination of the effectiveness of juvenile/youth detention centers on juvenile offenders in the United States.