Abstract
This paper presents both sides of the argument that the death penalty acts as a deterrent to crime, especially murder. The author, however, does lean more toward supporting capital punishment. Several historical examples are given that show how crime increased when the death penalty was abolished in the United States, compared to lower murder rates when it was reintroduced. The author also cites how violent crime decreased when the death penalty was enacted in other countries and cultures, most notably colonial India. The paper concludes by raising questions related to morality.

Introduction
Death Penalty Deterrence
Murderers Inhabit Death Row
Conclusion

From the Paper
"It has been shown that during this period of the abolished form of penalty, murder rates more than doubled across the country. For those who are unconditional supporters of the death penalty, this proof of its necessity is considered to be an excellent aspect in the cases built against those with the intent to harm America and its citizens. Indeed, permanently re-implementing capital punishment is in the hands of the people, yet many voices seem to be raised against it. "

Tags:death row, murder, criminal justice system, morality

Abstract
The paper proposes a study to identify any relevant correlation between violent criminal acts in general and instances of murder in those states that have the death penalty compared to those that do not. In this way, the paper aims to measure the deterrent effect of capital punishment on violent criminal activities. The paper outlines the research questions to be utilized and the implications of the study, and provides a detailed literature review.

Outline:
Purpose of the Study
Research Questions
Implications of the Study
Review of the Relevant Literature

From the Paper
"Today, the United States stands with some veritable international pariahs in terms of being among the few nations in the world today that still actively practice capital punishment. To the extent that the several states in the US are allowed to continue to use capital punishment as a punishment alternative, then, is likely the extent to which the international community will continue to regard the U.S. as failing to live up to its constitutional mandate to avoid the use of cruel and unusual punishments and the extent to which the nation will be viewed as hypocritical when issues of human rights abuses are debated. According to Manning and Rhoden-Trader (2000), the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 allows states with capital punishment laws on their books to executive convinced criminals using one of five approved methods: electrocution, firing squad, hanging, lethal gas and lethal injection. In this regard, Delaware, New Hampshire and Washington continue to authorize hanging as a capital punishment, and firing squads are authorized in Idaho, Oklahoma and Utah, with the remaining states using either electrocution, lethal gas or lethal injection as their method of execution (Manning & Rhoden-Trader)."

Tags:execution, death, row, life, imprisonment, homicide

Abstract
This paper discusses how the death penalty continues to be a highly controversial issue with most Americans and its deterrent effect has still not been absolutely determined. This paper concludes that it is clear that the death penalty does serve society quite well under certain circumstances, but in reality, society must begin to understand the reasons why people commit violent crimes and determine how to change a person's violent tendencies which in the end will make the death penalty unnecessary.

From the Paper
"One of the most controversial issues in today's America has to do with the question as to whether or not the death penalty is a deterrent to crime. Many of those that support the death penalty argue that execution, whether by lethal injection, the electric chair or hanging, is the most suitable penalty for persons who have committed atrocious crimes like first-degree murder, rape or the murder of a child. The main contention for these supporters is that the convicted person deserves punishment that is comparable to the crime; in addition, supporters of the death penalty argue that such an action demonstrates society's adherence to moral principles. According to Robert Bidinotto, such crimes as premeditated murder "is a crime in a class by itself," for it "negates the highest moral end of a civil society," being human life (156)."

Tags:violent, crime, ethics, capital, punishment

Abstract
This paper discusses how the death penalty continues to be a highly controversial issue with most Americans and its deterrent effect has still not been absolutely determined. This paper concludes that it is clear that the death penalty does serve society quite well under certain circumstances, but in reality, society must begin to understand the reasons why people commit violent crimes and determine how to change a person's violent tendencies which in the end will make the death penalty unnecessary.

From the Paper
"One of the most controversial issues in today's America has to do with the question as to whether or not the death penalty is a deterrent to crime. Many of those that support the death penalty argue that execution, whether by lethal injection, the electric chair or hanging, is the most suitable penalty for persons who have committed atrocious crimes like first-degree murder, rape or the murder of a child. The main contention for these supporters is that the convicted person deserves punishment that is comparable to the crime; in addition, supporters of the death penalty argue that such an action demonstrates society's adherence to moral principles. According to Robert Bidinotto, such crimes as premeditated murder "is a crime in a class by itself," for it "negates the highest moral end of a civil society," being human life (156)."

Tags:violent, crime, ethics, capital, punishment

From the Paper
"Capital Punishment as a Deterrent

Introduction
There are two basic arguments favoring capital punishment. The first argument focuses on doing justice, on ensuring that the punishment fits the crime. The second argument emphasizes capital punishment as a deterrent to other members of the community who might commit crimes in the future.

Other Societies
Although the evidence in this country is confusing about the deterrent effect of capital punishment, some writers argue that the experience of other countries indicates that capital punishment can be quite effective in deterring certain kinds of ..."

Abstract
This paper looks at the death penalty. Both sides of the coin are discussed. The positive and negative effects lead the author to ask: Does the death penalty deter crime or does it have no effect other than on the executed criminal. With numerous examples.

From the Paper
"Some time ago, a Texas journalist who had seen nearly two hundred people die in the electric chair over nearly thirty years declared that the death penalty is not a deterrent- the main claim for it. "The only person it deters," he believed, "is the man being executed." We should start by defining deterrence. It refers to an instance where an individual refrains from an act because he or she perceives a risk of punishment for the act and fears that punishment. Thus the deterrent effect of capital punishment is best evaluated in terms of the number of person prevented from committing a crime that would lead them to be penalized. So is there such a thing as the death penalty deterring society in general or was the Texas journalist right about the death penalty not having a deterrent effect on the general public?"

Tags:apply, chair, chamber, crime, dealer, drug, electric, enforce, gas, government, sentence

Abstract
This paper is a research proposal about the use of surveillance cameras and their efficiency as a crime investigation tool as opposed to a deterring crime. In his introduction, the author of the proposal examines current literature regarding the utilization of video surveillance as a tool for fighting crime. In addition, the writer discusses the use of video surveillance as a crime deterrent, as well as an investigation tool. Finally, the author details his research proposal and procedure.

Outline:
Introduction
Hypothesis
Research Design
Setting
Independent Variables
Dependent Variables
Analysis of Data
Implications of Proposed Research
References

From the Paper
"Much of the research surrounding video surveillance surrounds not public but private usage of video surveillance. The studies surround common crime centers such as convenience stores, which have been traditionally exposed to many crimes of property and often injuries and or loss of life. Convenience stores have taken many steps to reduce the incidence of robberies and one of them is implementing video surveillance, which often gets used by police to solve crime and at the very least create a set of information that time stamps occurrences and potentially offers identifying information of the suspects of the crime. The accepted existence of the cameras in such locations has not led to a decrease in robberies in most studies but is, when used correctly a substantial source of information for police when they are trying to apprehend criminals and explain forensic results."

Tags:video, surveillance, CCTV, police, crime, prevention, investigation

Abstract
This paper outlines a study employing a panel of U.S. state-level data over the year 1977 to 2006 to estimate the deterrent effect of capital punishment - specifically the number of executions compared to the murder rate per year. The states studied are ones that currently allow capital punishment for violent crimes. The data collected is not used in an attempt to explain why capital punishment could be a deterrent to murder rates; rather, the data is used to see if there is a statistical correlation between the number of executions per year and the number of murders per year. The results of this study indicate that a correlation does exist between the number of executions and the number of murders per year, with a general decrease of murder rates existing alongside the increasing number of executions. This paper does not take into account public opinion on capital punishment, nor is this study performed in an in-depth manner that would determine if the citizens of these particular states are even informed of the number of executions that occur. This paper contains illustrative charts and graphs.

Outline:
Introduction
Literature Review Data and Methods
Data Sampling Procedure
Analysis Plan
Reliability and Validity Issues
Human Analysis Plan
Results
References

From the Paper
"This research will be limited to the overall correlation between capital punishment and homicide rates from 1977 to 2005, and will not include extraneous factors that have been used in other research papers, such as execution announcements and their effect, death row waiting time, etc. The purpose behind this is to simply create a sheer statistical data sheet to explore the nationwide correlation between the two main factors of executions and homicide rates. This is an exploratory research paper; as such, the researcher will not presume to attempt to explain why the correlation actually exists."

Tags:capital, punishment, injustice, state-sanctioned, murder

Abstract
This paper describes and assesses four scholarly articles which provide arguments either in favor of or in opposition to capital punishment. It briefly explains why one of the sources appears to be the best of the quartet while another seems to flag behind the others. In the end, the paper reveals just how contentious the issue of capital punishment is and how divided the academic community remains even after decades of research.

Table of Contents:
Abstract
Opposing Capital Punishment: A Look at Four Scholarly Sources
Facts In Support Of Writer's Position
Facts Opposing This Writer's Position
The Strongest And Weakest Source

From the Paper
"After carefully reviewing the available evidence, it seems clear that Donohue and Wolfers provide the strongest article of the four insofar as they exhaustively detail the methodological failures which undermine many studies determined to support the validity of capital punishment (although the aforementioned Dezhbakhsh and Shepherd study seems to scrupulously follow the sort of detailed regression analysis that Donohue and Wolfers accuse many pro-death penalty studies of lacking). On the other hand, the Marquis argument appears to be the weakest for the very simple reason that it eschews quantitative research in favor of a more strident, accusatory tone that fails to appreciate that even a few mistaken executions is too many. On the whole, however, the four articles do appear to be a solid beginning to further research and certainly reveal that the evidence does not offer unanimous support to one side or the other."

Tags:death, sentence, innocence

From the Paper
"I. Introduction
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