Criminology papers

Study of the correlation between drug experimentation and crime among juveniles into adulthood.

An overview and discussion of the long-term impact of the Nuremberg trials for Nazi war crimes against humanity.

An overview of the problem of marijuana use and abuse on campuses across America and the debate surrounding the decriminalization of this drug.

This paper discusses the effects of the United Nations International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) sentencing two Rwandan journalists to life imprisonment for their role in fanning the flames of the 1994 genocide in Rwanda.

This paper discusses that hate crimes, harassment, and belittlement based on sexual orientation are a part of life in America; murder is not common.

This paper discusses that the prison system in the United States is inundated with problems, injustice, and conditions not conducive to rehabilitation.

An overview of the organization and structure of prisons in the United States.

Looks at the U.S.'s efforts to fight effectively in the war on drugs, with emphasis on Governor Nelson Rockefeller's plan.

A discussion of the ethical use of police force and brutality.

An overview and comparison of nine different criminal behavior categories.

A look at the factors contributing to the rise in juvenile delinquency and potential solutions.

A book report on "The Good Fella Tapes" by George Anastasia.

Examines how stress is handled and managed within the police force.

A summary and assessment of the first chapter of "Crime and Inequality" by John Hagan and Ruth D. Peterson.

This paper assess the role of the Los Angeles District Attorney's office, which is the largest local prosecuting agency in the nation.

This paper discusses prisoner classification, a method of evaluating inmate behaviors that determines whether of not inmates are high-risk.

A guideline to disorders and behavior manifestations and their application to the characters, Hannibal Lector and Buffalo Bill, in the movie, "Silence of the Lambs" (1991).

An examination of implementing change in a police precinct by putting sub-precincts within the community.

This paper outlines court cases, as well as Biblical scripture, on the death penalty for minors.

A comparative analysis of the rights of prisoners in the U.S.A., Russia, England, Germany, Japan, and France.

Looks at both sides of the debate concerning the results of the Minneapolis Domestic Violence Experiment.

This paper discusses that the causality of juvenile offenders has changed, and therefore, the juvenile court system must change.

An insight into the concepts of reality versus perception in homicide.

This paper discusses and analyzes the topic of the Miranda Rule's effectiveness in America today.

This paper discusses the police use of excessive force in African-American communities.

A discussion on whether capital punishment can be considered criminal justice.

A look at the effects of street racing on today's youth.

This paper discusses the issues of youth gangs and their prevalence in U.S.

Argues that legalizing this drug will benefit the United States in many aspects.

Examines the need to develop leadership in the law enforcement departments in America.

Presents a literature review on punitive drug prohibition in the U.S.A and discusses alternatives.

This paper discusses that capital punishment is a social controversy that epitomizes the axiom, "an eye for an eye".

A look at some of the causes of violent crime in America and methods of prevention.

This paper discusses whether any provocation can ever be enough to justify reducing the criminal consequences for the intentional killing of another human being.

An overview of some of the theories on the causes of criminal behavior.

An examination of the evidence and circumstances surrounding the conviction of Leonard Peltier for the murder of two FBI agents in 1975.

A review of Sol Wachtler's book, "After the Madness".

An explanation of how the social justice system works.

Makes the argument that wiretapping be allowed and supported under certain conditions as a measure for protecting the health and livelihood of the American people.

A paper about the rise in juvenile delinquency statistics in the United States.

An examination the investigation into the case of the Green River killer.

Presents reasons why marijuana should be made legal.

Shows two arguments against the death penalty in America.

A look at racial discrimination against Arab-Americans following the 9/11 attacks.

This paper examines the debate to legalize marijuana.

A look at the effects of organized crime on contemporary society.

Critical review of a book and an essay that concern the crime epidemic sweeping through an increasingly globalized economy.

An examination of the methods used by William Bratton, police commissioner of New York City, in his successful fight against crime.

An explanation of why capital punishment is an injustice in our society and how that injustice can be fixed.

A discussion about the problems of violence within the school framework.

A look at the phenomenon of female serial killers in history.

An examination of the heightened trend of corporate crime in America in recent years.

A look at the phenomenon of the criminal prosecution of managers as a weapon against corporate crime.

A discussion about whether it is important for police officers to have a college education.

Analysis of Clifford R. Shaw and Henry McKay's paper on juvenile delinquency, found in the book, "Classics of Criminology".

An overview of the use of the Internet by pedophiles and how the Internet must be monitored to prevent them from luring children.

This paper examines the difficulties encountered by victims of sexual abuse as they try to seek justice through the court system.

This paper argues for a federally funded compensation system to help the victims of false imprisonment rebuild their lives.

Examines the evolution of the juvenile justice system in the United States.

This paper discusses issues around the death penalty and concludes that there is little suggestion that the debate surrounding the death penalty will ever be resolved.

This paper discusses the history and mission of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF).

This paper discusses drug and alcohol testing for commercial truck drivers, especially the merits of testing and its necessity for public safety.

Looks at many of the different aspects of juvenile delinquency, including what types of behavior are considered delinquent and the legal aspects.

A discussion of the problems associated with prison pricing and overcrowding.

A discussion of the code of silence that exists among police officers.

A discussion of the need for ethical behavior within law enforcement agencies.

An analysis of the book, "Crime Control as Industry: Towards Gulags, Western Style", by Nils Christie.

An outline of John Gotti's role in the downfall of the Gambino family.

Argues that the death penalty is an unacceptable form of punishment in a just society.

This paper looks at two landmark studies conducted regarding the motives and competence of men who were convicted of rape.

This paper discusses the problems, in terms of crime, that have and are still facing Russia, the operation of organized crime in Russia, and the way it has molded the people and society of Russia.

A discussion of the effects of child abuse on the adult later in life.

This paper examines the effect on the state's overall budget of the cost of incarcerating prisoners.

A discussion of why libraries should refrain from filtering out content and speech in their books.

Examines self-esteem programs in institutions across America and their contribution to the lowering of juvenile crime statistics.

A discussion of the current state of the juvenile justice system.

An examination of the conflict between an individual's right to privacy and the public's need for safety in the context of sex-offender notification rules.

Examines the problems of at-risk youths, those who are most in danger of progressing to a career in juvenile delinquency.

This paper describes non-lethal weapons that disable or disarm a potential attacker without killing.

An examination of an alternative argument against the death penalty.

An assessment of the usefulness of subcultural theories in understanding crime and deviance.

An investigation into the ecological theories of crime and deviance.

A brief description of the beginnings of the police force in Britain.

A look at the concept of direct supervision of inmates in correctional facilities.

A discussion of the historical theory of criminology of Cesare Lombroso and how it was used as a basis for other theories.

An examination of the problem of prisoners contracting AIDS during their incarceration period.

An examination of the inhumane conditions in American prisons and a discussion of the need for rehabilitation programs instead.

An exploration of the world of prison gangs in correctional facilities.

Discusses the various written codes of conduct guiding those professionals connected with the U.S. legal system.

An opinion paper that argues the death penalty is justified and should remain in practice in the United States.

This paper examines the need for politicians to get tough on crime.

A brief look at the statistics available about female juvenile crime in the United States.

This paper provides a thorough overview of employee fraud, its damage to the economy, and the problems it causes businesses.

An overview of the phenomenon of juvenile delinquency in the United States today.

Discusses why the results of the Kansas City Preventative Patrol Study (1972) are not statistically valid.

This paper examines the issue of capital punishment from several angles.

A look at issues of cultural misunderstandings and police misconduct.

An examination of the contributions made by Jeremy Bentham towards criminology theories.

An opinion paper about why the death penalty does not suit the crime situation in the United States.

A discussion of the phenomenon of racial profiling in the law enforcement arena.