Criminology papers

A review of the inefficiency of the executive branch of the federal government in running the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and how Congress is attempting to rectify the situation.

A review of the self control theory of criminal behavior.

An analysis of "Mapp v. Ohio" and the admissibility of illegally obtained evidence

A discussion on mitigating both crime and overcrowded prisons.

An examination of the responsibility of others to intervene in cases of sexual harassment in secondary schools.

An examination of the investigation into the platoon members who were involved in the My Lai massacre during the Vietnam War.

An examination of inhumane behavior towards Iraqi prisoners by US reserve troops.

This paper looks at the use of biometric identification devices for vehicles.

This paper is a research proposal about the use of surveillance cameras.

A study on the perceptions of crimes, based on gender and race.

A profile of the city of Charlotte, North Carolina.

An examination of the impact of domestic violence and promising programs to improve the results.

A research proposal examining the incidences of police misconduct.

A comparison of the philosophies of biological, biosocial and classical theories of crime.

A review of the book "Dead Men Do Tell Tales" by William R. Maples.

An examination of the history and value of the knock and announce requirement from the police.

The paper examines computer statistics or comparative statistics (COMPSTAT), an auditing technology used by US police forces to ensure public safety.

This paper examines the perceptions of juveniles on capital punishment.

A discussion on some of the most famous serial murderers who have been subjected to forensic psychology.

A review of how the conditions of rape are changing in the 21st century.

An examination of the incidence and causes of juvenile homicide.

A review and discussion on the book "Life in Prison" by Stanley Williams.

An outline of how probation fits into a system of justice.

A discussion on how society may be influenced by race and gender in dealing with crime.

A discussion of the legalization of prostitution from a feminist criminological perspective.

This paper explores the problem of race, crime and injustice in the American criminal justice system.

An argument supporting the use of capital punishment for murder crimes in the United States.

An examination of recidivism rates of African-American juvenile offenders and the need for future research of the issue.

An overview of the outcomes of punitive incarceration approaches as opposed to community-based rehabilitation alternatives.

An investigation into some factors that influence aggressive behavior.

An examination of the history of elements of murder under historical common law, as well as current statutes for murder in the state of Idaho.

An examination and the history and development of common law assault and battery.

An examination of the seriousness of stress among law enforcement personnel and possible solutions to the problem.

Presents a discussion of eight individual issues in the area of criminal justice.

This paper looks at violent acts committed by children, focusing on the issue of school shootings. This matter is examined through social learning theory.

This paper looks at the history and the value of forensic science in today's society.

This paper focuses on private detectives/investigators and their ethical standards.

This paper explores the implications of racial prejudice on the death penalty.

A discussion on whether the use of force is reasonable and necessary in policing society.

This paper examines the role of social psychology in jury selections today.

This paper examines "Profit Without Honor: White-Collar Crime and the Looting of America" by Stephen M. Rosoff, Harry N. Pontell and Robert Tillman, which discusses white-collar crime with specific attention to accountants' and auditors' fraud.

A look at the importance of DNA analysis, particularly after mass fatalities occur.

This paper shows how rates of clearance and crime are unaffected by changes in detective work.

This paper examines faith and character based correctional facilities in the State of Florida.

An analysis of the causative factors relating to the increase in incarceration rates in the United States from the 1980s up until today.

This paper discusses the gamma-hydroxybutric acid (GHB) that is increasingly used as a date rape drug.

This paper discusses new age drinking and provides a call to lower the alcohol drinking age.

Discuses the life of Chicago gangster Al Capone, who was never proven to be a murderer.

A review of the problem of sexual harassment in Texas prisons.

A research proposal to examine how televised criminal reports and printed criminal news affect fear of crime.

Discuses issues of individual rights versus public order.

This paper looks at the issue of criminal justice and provides an in-depth exploration of the utility of the Miranda Rights.

A review of crime and intelligence investigations for improving policing.

A review of the organized crime motorcycle gang referred to as "Hells Angels".

This paper discusses professional ethics and looks at an unethical case of business in which an attorney was involved.

A comprehensive literature review on the advantages and disadvantages of shopping online.

This paper looks at white collar crime and the lessons that can be learned from Enron.

This paper discusses due process, truth and the US criminal justice system.

An examination of the studies on female delinquency.

This paper explores the psychosocial factors behind female juvenile delinquency.

This paper presents an anti-capital punishment perspective on this age-old debate.

A report on cyber crime and more specifically, identity theft.

An analysis of the morality of capital punishment.

An examination of the theories of crime and gender put forward in the article, "Gender and Crime: Toward a Gendered
Theory of Female Offending," written by Emilie Steffensmeier.

This paper determines the impact of occupational socialization and political power abuse on the criminal justice sector.

An examination of two articles - "Gangs" and "School Safety" from the U.S. Department of Justice Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) website and their views on problem-oriented policing.

This paper discusses white collar crime, specifically in the case of
lobbyists and their politician allies.

A look at the justice system in France.

An analysis and discussion of the objections to consequentialism and whether they render the theory unsuitable as a guide to criminal justice practice.

This paper looks at the issue of forensic botany and discusses sunflower seed samples found at a crime scene to be used as evidence.

This paper argues in favor of the death penalty, using the article "Should the Death Penalty Be Abolished?" "No." by Ernest van den Haag.

This paper discusses genetic testing in forensic, predictive and carrier testing.

An in-depth look at arsonists and their motivations for this crime.

An analysis of serial killers as addicts and what we can learn about their nature if we perceive them in this way.

An examination of crime, deviance and social control in South Africa as expressed in the article, "Guard in Court for Estee's Murder," written by Khethiwe Mabena and published in the Cape Times on April 11, 2008.

Examines the phenomenon of crimes against neonates including risk factors, medications, age range, and culture.

This paper looks at the disturbing trend of youth violence committed against the homeless.

A look at three different areas of biological trace evidence, forensic entomology, palynology and phytoplankton.

This paper argues against increasing funding for prison-based drug addiction treatment.

A discussion of the effect of new legislation on the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.

Presents the argument that in the 21st century, the US legislature should make the ability to bear arms a privilege instead of a right.

This paper looks at the economic effects of criminal activity in the United States.

This paper discusses the issue of violence in film, concentrating on the film "Pulp Fiction" directed by Quentin Tarantino.

This paper looks at the real situation of motorcycle clubs today.

This paper explores domestic terrorism in the United States.

An application of the social control theory to the aboriginal people of Canada and their rates of crime.

This paper discusses social control theories and rational choice theory and examines whether the juvenile delinquency behavior is due to the environment and circumstances or whether such criminal activities are planned.

This paper explores the ethical dilemmas inherent in lawyers' rights to defend individuals and the need to protect society.

An examination of the witness protection program of the FBI and how it is decided who will be given protection or immunity.

A comparison between individual criminals and group terrorists.

An overview and discussion on Philip Zimbardo's "Stanford Prison Experiment" with a focus on the issue of prejudice.

This paper studies the events at the Attica prison riot in 1971 and looks at the consequences.

A study showing the correlation between women diversion programs and recidivism rates for women.

An overview of the origins, development, and evolution of the African-American criminal gang, the Bloods.

An examination of abuse of proper use of the Taser.

A review of why terrorism works and the negative impact it has on the U.S. economy.

A brief look at the causes of juvenile delinquency and the laws concerning their trials as adults.

A crime-rate comparison between Tucson, Arizona, Denver, Colorado, Palm Beach County, Florida; Charlotte-Mecklenburg, North Carolina and Austin, Texas.