Abstract Jack Katz, in Seductions of Crime, explores the evil of crime as if it were a realm, with its almost sacred aspects, starkly opposed to religion, but at the same time with startling similarities. Katz sees much criminality not as a result of economic need, which most sociologists would argue, but as something more existential, more associated with the transcendent aspect of power, as if criminals were trying to be god-like in their behavior.
From the Paper "Jack Katz, in Seductions of Crime, explores the evil of crime as if it were a realm, with its almost sacred aspects, starkly opposed to religion, but at the same time with startling similarities. Katz sees much criminality not as a result of economic need, which most sociologists would argue, but as something more existential, more associated with the transcendent aspect of power, as if criminals were trying to be god-like in their behavior. The author is aware of the sometimes shocking nature of his study, but he will not be deterred. He claims to seek to understand the criminal mind and personality as objectively as possible, but the reader cannot avoid feeling that Katz's objectivity verges almost on admiration at times, or at least appreciation for the criminal mind, personality and behavior."
A reviews of the journalist/ex-convict's autobiography, focusing on his rehabilitation and relating it to theories on effective parole and community corrections.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 3 sources, 2000, $ 47.95
From the Paper "Journalist Nathan McCall can be considered one of the lucky ones. In his autobiography, entitled Makes Me Wanna Holler, McCall recounts a life filled with terrible events and a happy ending in which he was able to get out of prison on parole and, unlike most young black men in America, escape the trap of recidivism and re-make his own life. But any happy ending to a story like McCall's is, at best, bittersweet. His experience with parole and the difficulties that exist for, or are put in the way of, those who need to reinvent themselves nearly overwhelmed him. But, as with so many of his experiences, McCall realizes that although he managed to defeat the effects of America's systemic racism in his fight against a parole system designed to help young black men right back into prison, the system and its motivating prejudices continue. Most of the men..."
Abstract Community policing has become a significant area of focus in police work in recent years as urban and suburban departments have fought increasing levels of crime. The effect of community policing has largely been positive, with crime rates reduced substantially in some areas (New York City, for example) and with positive reactions from both law enforcement agencies and the public at large.
From the Paper "Community policing has become a significant area of focus in police work in recent years as urban and suburban departments have fought increasing levels of crime. The effect of community policing has largely been positive, with crime rates reduced substantially in some areas (New York City, for example) and with positive reactions from both law enforcement agencies and the public at large. Despite the progress that has been made, critics charge that community policing is a vague concept that can encompass everything from merely hiring additional officers to having officers take a proactive role in preventing crime rather than simply reacting to it. Some have proposed that total quality management (TQM), a tool used in industry, can be applied to law enforcement in general, and to community policing in particular. This research..."
From the Paper " Introduction
According to Aronson, Wilson and Akert (1998), there are approximately 500,000 police officers in the United States plus 220,000 support employees. The police are citizen's first link with America's criminal justice system and although they should be free of ethnic or racial bias, Aronson, Wilson and Akert report that many police officers throughout the country hold prejudicial views of ethnic minorities. Here, prejudicial views are defined as consisting of: a) a sense of being superior to members of a minority group; b) feelings that minorities are by their nature different or alien; c) a sense that dominant group members have proprietary claims on privilege, power and prestige; and d) a fear and suspicion that members of the minority have designs on dominant group benefits. "
A research proposal to determine how perceptions of rehabilitation priorities differ among inmates, correctional officers & human services staff. Includes background, review of literature and a description of the proposed study.
9,000 words (approx. 36 pages), 35 sources, 2000, $ 135.95
From the Paper "Chapter I
Nature Of The Study
Background
According to the Citizens United For The Rehabilitation of Errants (CURE) (1998), there are approximately 1.7 million persons in American prisons and jails, a figure that is dramatically up from the 744,000 inmates that were in American jails and prisons in 1985. This increase is said to be the equivalent of 1,075 more inmates each week.
Moreover, CURE (1998) reports that the United States now incarcerates at least six times as many people, per 100,000 population, as most civilized countries. England, France, Germany, Switzerland, Netherlands, Norway, and Japan all incarcerate only between 37 and 100 persons per 100,000. The..."
An analysis of the junk-bond trader's behavior in terms of sociologist Robert K. Nerton's theory of deviance, focusing on Milken's autocratic, defiant, ritualistic and innovative leadership style.
2,700 words (approx. 10.8 pages), 10 sources, 2000, $ 95.95
From the Paper "This research will examine Michael Milken's white-collar crimes and corporate deviance in terms of sociologist Robert K. Merton's theory of deviance. The research will set forth the context in which Milken's behavior patterns lend themselves to analysis from Merton's perspective and then discuss how shifts in Milken's behavior since the exposure of his white-collar crime can be explained by Merton's views.
Merton's conception of deviance is structured around the relationship between individual wants and needs on one hand and the ability to fulfill those wants, needs, and dreams on the other. According to Merton (25ff), the venue for fulfillment is society, and its class structure, institutions, cultural norms, and the position of the individual within the whole may facilitate, prevent, or retard fulfillment. Man, says Merton..."
Abstract Compares organized crime from a historical perspective to "modern" white collar and cyber crime today. Shows how crime has evolved over the years and the effects it has had on society. Explains how people now see crime as a given and as an accepted part of the social order. Discusses how organized crime and syndicates continue to flourish.
From the Paper "The effects of Crime on society and on a country cannot be easily explained or evaluated. The ill effects of organized crime have invaded almost all levels of society in most countries around the world. The Italian Mafia, organized crime in the United States, Russian Organized Crime (ROC), Chinese Crime Groups in North America (Tongs, Gangs, and Triads), the Japanese Yakuza, the South American Cartels, and outlaw motorcycle gangs are some of the few well organized and established crime organizations in existence in the United States. In addition, there are also other crime syndicates that may operate locally depending upon a region of a nation."
Abstract This paper discusses the Aryan Brotherhood, a white supremacist group that believes in the ideology that white people (biologically European/ American in descent) are considered the supreme race, which is similar to Adolf Hitler?s, pro-Aryan, anti-Semitic ideologies during the World War II. They originated in California in 1967, particularly at the San Quentin prison and 'hate' any individual who has black skin or is Jewish in religion. It examines how they reinforce these ideologies over people (willing or unwilling) by means of violence, political, social and economic manipulation and how evidence of such violence occurred from killings and riots made during the early establishment of the group in the 1960s, and the prevalent occurrence of crime happened during the 1990s.
From the Paper "Their primary means of distinguishing their group from the others (apart from their physical appearance, of course) is identification through the Aryan Brotherhood tattoo, since its main origins came from the prison. It was said that any individual who is not a member of this group, and is found the members of AB would immediately subject sporting the said AB tattoo to murder. The Aryan Brotherhood Gang has increased alliance with other white supremacist groups, which includes the Aryan Nations, National Alliance, American Nazi Party, Nazi Low Riders, and Dirty White Boys."
Abstract This paper analyzes and examines the multitude of issues concerning rape shield laws. Part II discusses why rape shield laws were and are necessary. In Part III, New Jersey's rape shield law is outlined. Part IV reviews noteworthy cases involving rape shield laws. In Part V, the pros and cons of rape shield laws are examined. Lastly, this paper concludes with recommendations concerning how and why rape shield laws should be modified.
From the Paper "Few crimes have long-term (or lifelong) impacts upon victims. Some crimes, like child abuse, domestic violence, molestation, murder, and rape, exact long-term (and often lifelong) pain upon victims. What makes rape particularly traumatizing to victims is that rape inflicts both physical violence upon victims as well as emotional trauma. Rape victims are instantaneously stripped of control, dignity, personal safety, self-esteem, etc."
From the Paper " This study will examine three aspects of police administration policy: organizational structure; functions and duties of police officers; and planning and organizing including recruitment training, and public relations.
John Sullivan in Introduction to Police Science writes that the successful performance of police agencies in the execution of their duties and responsibilities depends on proper organization: "It is true that any group of people who band together to achieve common goals must organize or fail. But good organization is especially critical to law enforcement work because of the split-second timing, the accuracy, the care, and the speed with which much police work must be accomplished. Indeed, the police organization must be fully equal to its demanding, difficult and often hazardous work" (Sullivan, 1980, p. 183)."
From the Paper "This study will discuss in full the investigative aid of profiling serial murderers and other types of criminals. The study will describe what psychological profiling is, how it is carried out, and its potential and effectiveness. Included in the study will be the consideration of the question of whether such profiling could have brought about a more swift capture of mass killer Ted Bundy.
The case of Ted Bundy is particularly instructive in any
consideration of the effectiveness and potential of profiling mass killers and other serious criminals, because of the fact that Bundy did not fit in any way the categories generally associated wit the typical mass murderer.
That is, as Richard Larsen makes clear in his book, Bundy: The Deliberate Stranger, the use of profiling in the Bundy case, as (...)"
Psychological effects & treatment. Discusses costs of alcoholism, damage to self-worth & social skills of children, and child's roles in alcoholic household.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 5 sources, 1988, $ 55.95
From the Paper "Alcoholism is a serious disease, which affects not only the alcoholic, but his family as well. The American Medical Association; the World Health Organization; the United States Department of Health, Education and Welfare; the American Psychiatric Association; and others consider alcoholism
to be a disease.
A report of the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse
to the United States Congress in 1981 revealed the following:
1. Alcohol related automobile accidents cost
California residents $825 million annually.
2. Health and medical bills for alcohol related
problems cost Californians over $2 billion annually.
3. Of California's 24 million plus population more than 1.5 million have a significant drinking problem, each one (...)"
From the Paper "This study will analyze the crime theory of labeling, discussing labeling in terms of its applicability to the behavior of criminals. The study will also consider how labeling relates to my own perception of crimes.
The question of labeling is the question of who defines what crime is and what a criminal is. Labeling essentially has to do with a person becoming what he is perceived as being. If the child steals a toy and is told that he has made a mistake and that he should not do it again, he will be more likely to avoid further criminal activity than if he were to be grabbed by the back of the neck, thrown into jail or juvenile hall, and called ("labeled") a criminal.
Hart, Corrier and Binder express the socio-psychological
view when they write that "There is no such thing as right and (...)"
From the Paper " In 1976, researchers at the University of New Hampshire interviewed more than 2,000 families as part of a national study into family violence (Queijo, 1987, p. 103). Twenty-eight percent of the couples surveyed reported that violent acts had occurred at some point during their marriages, and because family violence is considered shameful and there is a tendency to whitewash or not report incidents, it was estimated that the actual percentage of marriages in which physical abuse takes place is 50 to 60 percent (Queijo, 1987, p. 103). In other studies, researchers have pinpointed a number of factors that may lead to or aggravate marital violence. They have suggested approaches that counselors and society as a whole may take to reduce its incidence.
Researchers have suggested that married couples are prone to (...)"
From the Paper "Gun control is necessary because guns are responsible for a high percentage of the murders that occur in the United States. In countries such as England, where guns are less available, the murder rate is a fraction that of the United States. Guns bought for personal protection are often used to kill family and friends. Humans are a species with a violent nature that needs to be controlled. As the United States becomes an armed camp, people are actually less safe, as criminals find it that much easier to obtain guns for use in robberies and drive-by shootings. The anti-gun control groups like the National Rifle Association can be defeated by courageous state legislatures, like in Maryland, where a state commission will determine what (...)"
