Criminology papers

An examination of the controversy around the use of torture, arguing that even without taking account the moral issues, its use cannot be justified.

A general look at communication within police organizations.

Looks at gender differences in homicidal crimes.

A look at Agnew's strain theory and gender differences in criminal conduct.

A discussion on how crime is socially constructed by society.

A description of DNA fingerprinting, how it is performed, and its use in determining genetic disorders and providing evidence in court cases.

This paper looks into the matter of juvenile justice and discusses juvenile boot camp programs.

This paper looks at Roman law and the development of the civil law system.

Discusses the role of risk management in security and justice organization.

This paper looks into the issue of juvenile delinquency and discusses methods for the possible improvement of the juvenile justice system in the future.

A discussion of the challenges in leading a criminal justice agency.

An examination of important elements of organizational behavior in a criminal justice organization.

A comparison of the history and roles of public law enforcement versus private security.

This paper explores the characteristics of juvenile sex offenders in relation to juvenile delinquents in general.

A discussion on why marijuana should be legalized.

This paper looks at the issue of ethics as it relates to the death penalty, while discussing the utilitarianism views of Immanual Kant and John Stuart Mill.

An examination of the problem of racial profiling as it occurs in the U.S., zoning in on New Jersey as a case study.

This paper looks at the issue of ex-offenders re-entering society and discusses rehabilitation including the matters of integration and training.

The paper examines "antisocial personality disorder", where sufferers have a pervasive disregard for the law and the rights of others.

An examination of the history and use of the Confrontation Clause of the Sixth Amendment to the US Constitution.

The paper examines the use of mandatory minimal sentencing in relation to drug crimes in the United States.

A research on the inherent contradictions and flaws of the death penalty.

An examination of the historical purpose of a police force and how deviant police behavior can be modified.

An analysis of the investigation into the murders at the Good Samaritan Hospital on Long Island in New York in 1987 that were attributed to Richard Angelo.

This paper discusses the post-9/11 expansion of government powers in the US and the significance of wiretapping.

This paper examines the social control and routine activities theories that shed light on the core variables that impact the gender gap in criminal behavior.

A proposal for a community prevention program that focuses on preventing drug use in high school athletes in Boise High School, Idaho.

A discussion of ethics in the academic environment, specifically cyber ethics.

A case study on how to improve performance and deal with insubordination, from the point of view of a senior patrol supervisor.

A look at human trafficking and it's impact on society.

An examination of the cases of two men whose sentences for murders that they did not commit were overturned by The Innocence Project.

An examination of two articles regarding juvenile justice - "Juveniles and the Death Penalty," by L. Cothern and "Serious Habitual Offender Comprehensive Action Program (SHOCAP)" by M. Medaris.

A look at the difficulties in fighting money laundering in Lebanon.

This paper uses the routine activities theory to explain differences in gun-related crime rates between the United States and the United Kingdom

An argument that the justice policy towards Native-American juveniles is a means to achieve the government's goal of eradicating their cultural identity.

An overview of the three main policing philosophies and models.

A comparison of the nature of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Force in Canada with policing in the United States.

Examines the issues and theories relating to violent juvenile offenders and makes recommendations to help resolve the factors creating this problem.

An introduction to a proposed study on how a Website honeypot can act as an intrusion detection system (IDS).

An examination of the common characteristics that are associated with students and schools that are affected by school crime.

A research proposal to use a honeypot to determine if dictionary, brute force and hybrid attacks are still threats to IT security today.

An examination of the conflict between the Philadelphia police and members of the anti-government organization, MOVE.

Examines the ways that the trafficking of narcotics is being used by terrorists.

Investigates the classical school of criminology and its relationship to the U.S. Constitution.

A discusses of the development of common law in England under Henry II and the role of the sheriffs at that time.

This paper provides an argument against the death penalty and in favor of abolishing capital punishment.

A discussion on whether criminal profiling is a form of racism or a legitimate policing tool.

Analyzes three articles about criminal justice research from "Voices from the Field: Readings in Criminal Justice Research " by Pope, Lovell and Brandl (Ed.).

An analysis of a research study on the irrational factors concerning usage of the death penalty.

An review of the article "Evaluating the Use of Social Skills Training and Employment with Delinquent Youth" by M. Leiber and T. Mawhorr.

This paper examines the research article 'Collective and Normative Features of Gang Violence' by S. Decker.

This paper argues against jury nullification for reasons of race.

This paper studies a Harvard University panel discussion regarding race, police and the community.

This paper looks at cultural diversity in criminal justice and looks at the issue of racial disparity in sentencing.

A look at the controversy surrounding the use of non-lethal weapons by the police force.

An in-depth examination of the family group conference (FGC) in New Zealand that provides justice for youth.

An overview of the use of money laundering in the drug and gaming industries.

A look at how community policing can adapt to current law enforcement needs.

This paper discusses the violence in inner city schools and how to establish a climate for learning.

This paper provides a comparative analysis of juvenile and adult courts.

A discussion of the ways to reduce the number of offenders incarcerated in jails and prisons.

The paper addresses three controversial issues concerning inmates in the correctional system.

A look at three wrongful convictions and how innocence commissions could prevent such occurrences.

This paper reviews the movie 'Sepico' directed by S. Lumet and discusses the issue of police corruption.

A persuasive paper that federal courthouse doors must remain open to state prisoners, especially those sentenced to death.

A brief look at descriptions of police roles in the media.

An examination of the investigation into the Happy Land Social Club fire of March 25, 1990 that took the lives of eighty seven people.

Analyzes the problem of plagiarism not only in an academic environment but also in society.

A discussion on the gradual evolution in the manner in which the Supreme Court views cases involving the death penalty.

An examination of the types of resources that exist in law enforcement and how they are used to prevent crime.

This paper explroes how criminologists and sociologists explain and prevent corporate crime.

A discussion on what can be done to improve the future of the US criminal justice system.

An overview of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and its mission.

An examination of how police surveillance may change with advances in technology.

Reviews Ann Jones' book about family and sexual violence against women and children, "Next Time She'll be Dead".

Presents a scholarly literature review concerning universal criminal jurisdiction.

An exploration of the current trends, innovations and the future of corrections in the United States and abroad.

A discussion of body language as nonverbal human communication.

An examination of the portrayal of the murders and their investigation in the book, "In Cold Blood," by Truman Capote.

This paper discusses the issue of community policing, concentrating on the community of Macom.

Discusses the history, training and effectiveness of the K-9 unit, the use of dogs in warfare and police work.

A discussion on the effects of gratuities on police corruption.

An in-depth analysis of the issues and problems facing South Korea.

This paper examines the nature of trans-national gangs, concentrating on the 18th Street Gang.

Looks at the social disorganization theory as an explanation of community crime.

This paper examines what can be done to curtail gang activity in the U.S.

A critical look at the media's role in the case of the BTK killer in Wichita, Kansas.

This paper discusses the respondent learning theory and the operant learning theory as they relate to deviant behavior.

Examines the profile of a delinquent juvenile in the case of the 22 year old prostitute Nita, who has a criminal record as a teenager.

An examination of the juvenile justice system and it procedures.

This paper explores race and ethnicity as it pertains to American gangs.

A discussion about the contemporary issue of cyber crime.

A review of the book "The Life and Legend of Leadbelly" by Charles Wolfe and Kip Lornell.

An in-depth discussion of the United Kingdom's Children Act 1989 that was intended to provide special protection for children.

This paper explores whether information technology is more likely to promote cyberwar or cyberterrorism.

A discussion on deviance as a means of social control.

A look at the problem of violence on college campuses in the US.

A comparison of the goals and processes of the juvenile justice system versus the adult justice system in the US.

Presents an argument in favor of the decriminalization of prostitution.

A comparison of three styles of policing; the watchman style, the legalistic style and the service style.