Criminology papers

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.

This paper compares the juvenile justice systems in Japan and America.

A look at the nature vs. nurture debate regarding the development of criminal behavior in children.

A discussion of the "Frye", "Daubert" and "Carmichael" Supreme Court decisions and their criteria for expert scientific witness qualifications.

A persuasive essay that DNA testing should be made legal for all death row inmates.

A comparison between the Chinese and American criminal justice systems.

This paper discusses police corruption and the case of Michael Corbitt.

Examines the spreading of acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) among prison inmates.

An argument that despite the massive numbers of minority prisoners, the majority of judges in the United States are white males.

A look at American racism and criminal justice according to Michael Tonry in his work "Malign Neglect-Race, Crime, and Punishment in America".

The paper discusses the place of firearms in American culture, past and present.

An examination of the benefits and risks of prison privitization.

An argument that welfare dependence leads to crime and the perpetuation of poverty.

Looks at the history of justice in the U.S. in cases of rape with a black offender and white victims.

The paper examines the subject of capital punishment in relation to the Constitution of the United States.

An exploration of international organized crime and its relationship with governments around the world.

An examination of the reasons for and the legality of racial profiling.

An exploration of the societal views on juveniles in the articles "Learning From Explaining: Does it Matter if Mom is Listening?" by B. Rittle-Johnson, et al and "Psychology and Society: An Overview" by Jeroen Jansz.

A look at the technology advancements that aid the criminal justice system.

An examination of the history of Miranda requirements following the case against Ernesto Miranda in March of 1963.

An examination of criminal law and laws as tools for social engineering.

An examination of the necessary steps needed to implement a successful neighborhood watch program.

Explores the relationship of marijuana use and juvenile crime by telling about a burglary in the writer's home.

This paper proposes rehabilitation programs in prisons in place of tougher sentencing laws.

A comparison of the statistics on motor vehicle theft in the Houston and Phoenix metropolitan areas.

A discussion about what society expects of its prisons.

A discussion on the benefits of using DNA evidence as a criminal identification tool.

A research on on how organized crime may be controlled.

An in-depth analysis of the nature and characteristics of corporate crime within the tobacco industry.

An analysis of child sexual abuse, in particular child prostitution.

Reviews literature, which pressured the Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) into greatly improving its low-income housing.

This paper looks at the the problem of prison violence and possible solutions.

A look at the development of sex tourism in the 21st century.

An overview of the Chicago Alternative Policing Strategy (CAPS) program.

A discussion on violence in prisons.

A discussion on crime and crime classification.

A discussion of the crime causation theories that shed light on the criminal activities of Charles Manson.

Looks at tort law in the American melting pot culture.

A review of the hidden effects of counterfeiting.

The paper examines the failure of the medical system to detect the activities of Charles Cullen, a nurse responsible for the deaths of at least 40 people.

A critique of the criminal justice system and courts in the US, comparing it to the inquisitorial system.

The paper examines the theory that antisocial and violent behavior can be caused by chromosomal abnormality represented by the XYY configuration.

A critical analysis of the case of Daniel Lee Kyllo in relation to the Fourth Amendment.

A discussion about the increasing amount of violent activities among school children.

Argues for prison educational programs that incorporate establishing and maintaining more meaningful parental involvement on the part of incarcerated fathers.

An argument advocating the recording of police interrogations and confessions.

A look at the issues concerning police misconduct and corruption.

This paper looks at animal cruelty, focusing on the issue of the abuse of dogs.

Investigates the spatial ecology theory, the most useful theory with which to examine the modern day occurrences of crime in the urban environment.

A discussion on the treatment of the mentally ill in prisons in the United States.

This paper discusses the issue of identity theft over the Internet.

This paper looks at the social impacts of burglary, concentrating on the United States.

Evaluates the use of DNA in criminal investigations.

This paper discusses the issue of actual child crime statistics and looks at juvenile justice systems.

A look at Cesare Beccaria's utilitarian views on capital punishment.

An analysis of the trends, patterns, and the globalization of international money laundering.

A look at stalking and the physiological responses that are projected by this action.

This paper discusses issues concerning the abuse of power within policing.

A brief look at the benefits and dangers of the new cyber economy.

A look at the Japanese restorative philosophy of corrections versus the American correctional system.

A review of Edward Koch's essay, "Death and Justice: How Capital Punishment Affirms Life."

A discussion on the challenges of hate crime legislation.

A paper discussing the dangers that increased security and police activity pose for human rights.

A look at three stages of community-based involvement strategies to reduce juvenile crime.

Compares finger print identification to DNA analysis as the better forensic tool.

An examination of the theory that rape is an evolutionary reproductive strategy, and is a natural, biological phenomenon.

Analyzes the issue of privacy, even for sex offenders, as decided in the case of "Connecticut Dept. of Public Safety v. Doe".

This paper discusses the secret harboring of fugitives and knowledge while comparing Susan Glaspell's work "A Jury of Her Peers" and Joseph Conrad's "The Secret Sharer".

The author of this paper examines the issue of the death penalty and attempts to evaluate its effect as a deterrent.

An overview of multisystemic therapy (MST) for serious juvenile offenders.

An examination of capital punishment.

A discussion on the use of discretion in law enforcement.

This paper discusses the issue of school violence concentrating on violent behavior in American schools.

Describes family violence, defined as violence against another family member or loved one including dating violence and domestic violence.

A debate on the subject of capital punishment.

A brief overview of the field of forensics in criminal cases.

A detailed description of the criminal justice system in Sweden.

Investigates extraordinary rendition, which is the practice of transferring terror suspects from one country to another by means that bypass all judicial due process.

A research paper exploring police treatment of the homeless and mentally ill.

This paper examines labeling theory concentrating on this issue as it relates to juvenile offenders.

Argues that the rational theory does not explain the crime in Charlotte-Meklenberg, NC.

An analysis of a case study of violence against women.

A discussion on the presence of Eurasian organized crime in the United States.

An overview of plagiarism including the ethical implications and court cases.

This paper researches the merits of restorative justice as opposed to traditional retributive justice.

An account of Mary Ann Cotton, a serial killer in the 1800s, together with some psychological explanations for her behavior.