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Is Drug Court Really Effective: A Review of Current Drug Laws and Drug Courts, 2002.
2,900 words (approx. 11.6 pages), 6 sources, $ 106.95
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This legal analysis examines the American drug courts in order to assess the effectiveness of existing policy in dealing with crimes associated with drugs in the United States. This paper evaluates the scientific validity of resources that are used to determine drug policy, and in the critique finds these systems of information ineffective. The author of this essay then offers recommendations for a drug policy that includes a description of drug court environments, and rehabilitation programs for women.
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Drug Courts, 2007.
This paper discusses the Florida Senate Bill 1186 for establishing drug court programs in each county iin Florida.
1,124 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 38.95
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The paper discusses how SB 1186, relating to Drug Court Programs by Senator Lynn and other sponsors, would start institutionalizing drug courts in Florida by providing for a steady source of funds for the programs. This law mandated a $6 court cost on persons convicted of a violation and the money would fund the drug courts. The paper describes how the trend of drug courts had spread to almost every state. The paper explains how the judge, the prosecutor and the defense attorney work together with a shared goal of keeping the defendant in treatment. Drug court judges are able to exercise sufficient discretion and shape the system more suitably to each individual. The paper also notes the criticism of this system.
Outline:
Summary or Overview
Social Issue
Implementing Arm and Cost
Analysis
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"It was sponsored by Senator Evelyn J. Lynn and co-sponsored by Senator Mike Fasano. S 397.334 established a drug court program in each county. Under s 318.121, a county may require by ordinance the assessment of a mandatory cost at $6 by both circuit cost and the county cost against every person who pleads guilty or convicted of the crime, regardless of adjudication, a violation of a state criminal statute, a municipal ordinance, county ordinance, or any violation, which results in the payment of a fine or civil penalty."
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Criminal V. Drug Courts, 2008.
This paper explores the differences between criminal courts and drug courts in the U.S. legal structure.
728 words (approx. 2.9 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 25.95
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The paper offers a brief introduction to the U.S. legal structure and identifies the role of criminal courts and drug courts. The paper discusses the differences between the treatment of defendants in criminal courts and drug courts and explains that the success of drug courts in reducing recidivism is largely due to the application of justice with leniency and treatment.
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Abstract
Overview
Criminal Courts
Drug Courts
Conclusion
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"Both criminal and drug courts fall within the legal apparatus of the U.S. court system but they do so with somewhat different imperatives. The criminal courts have as the main priority to provide a forum for the prosecution to make the case for the conviction of the accused while, for the accused, they are a venue in which he or she can establish his or her innocence. In the typical drug courts, or similar diversion type program, they have, by the participation of the accused, essentially established so degree of guilt in advance but in recognition of the accused individual's drug problems the courts seek an alternative to simple prosecution and incarceration."
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Drug Courts:, 2002.
An examination of the "revolution" in the judicial system and how drug courts are being used as a program to reinvent justice for addicts.
3,574 words (approx. 14.3 pages), 24 sources, MLA, $ 99.95
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This paper explains the weaknesses of the American judicial system where drug addicts and dealers are trialed and punished but within a matter of weeks are out on the street again, often being rearrested before their parole is up. The writer looks at the new system which has been instituted in order to avoid this occurance - namely "drug courts". It explains what this system is - a unique court system for drug related crimes - and how, through this system, the courts hope to put an end to the vicious cycle of arrrests and convictions, with no purpose.
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"For the past several decades, drug use has had an overwhelming effect upon the American justice system, with drug and drug-related crime being the most common offense in almost every community (Drug Strategies, 1996). Beyond the troubling ability of these problems to fill prisons to capacity, the traditional judicial system seemed to have no deterrent effect on these crimes (Drug and Crime Facts, 1994). A disturbing "revolving door" pattern had emerged, with drug offenders moving through the system in a predictable pattern of arrest, prosecution, conviction, incarceration, and release. In a few weeks, sometimes only a few days, the same person was back in the system again, arrested for drug possession or a drug-related crime (National Association of Drug Court Professionals [NADCP], 1997). A particularly difficult problem faced by the system was the growing use of crack cocaine in the 1980s (Miller & Gold, 1994). The legislature passed tougher laws imposing longer sentences, such as the Comprehensive Crime Control Act of 1984 and the Anti-Drug Abuse Acts of 1986 and 1988, and the nation struggled to find a solution for its drug and crime problem ("The Effective National Drug Control Strategy," 1999)."
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Drug Courts, 2004.
This paper discusses the development of drug courts in the United States to meet the needs for correction and punishment of drug users.
8,395 words (approx. 33.6 pages), 17 sources, APA, $ 178.95
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This paper explains that the Department of Justice of the United States of America, in order to cope with heavy work pressure, introduced a separate court for the sole purpose of dealing with criminal offenses committed by drug abusers and drug dependants. The author points out that the mission of a drug court is to use the coercive power of the country?s judiciary to influence a person into curtailing and eventually stopping the abuse of drugs or alcohol, thereby stopping such persons from indulging in criminal activities. The paper relates that the judge is the leader and is in control of the accountability of the person undergoing treatment to remain stable and to maintain sobriety throughout the course of treatment.
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"The ancillary services that Drug Courts utilize, such as training and education towards a job in the real world, offering of housing and medical assistance and general after care services, all contribute towards the success of the program. The end result of a well-executed Drug Court program would be a reduction of drug abuse and continued abstinence, and a significant reduction in recidivism rates. There remains, however, a lot of research to be done on the subject. For example, the availability of data is limited, especially data on the individuals who have completed the program and are now living productive lives. This means that comparisons based on the person?s behavior with that of participants of any other similar program is not available and therefore there can be no reasonable conclusions reached. The other drawback of any research that may have to be conducted on the viability of a Drug Court program is the very nature of a Drug Court, which undergoes various changes, almost on a daily basis."
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Drug Courts, 2002.
Examines these courts as effective managers of drug related punishment.
2,700 words (approx. 10.8 pages), 9 sources, $ 95.95
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Examines these courts as effective managers of drug related punishment. Contends that drug courts are the most effective method of punishment for drug offenders. Origins of drug courts in Florida in 1989. Conceptual and clinical elements that make drug courts successful. Addiction. Historical problems with criminal justice mandated treatment.
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"DRUG COURT AS EFFECTIVE MANAGERS OF DRUG-RELATED PUNISHMENT
The prototype for drug courts was developed in Dade County, Florida, in 1989. The drug court is a unique effort that uses the occasion of a drug-offence arrest as an intervention opportunity for drug offenders. Despite historical problems in criminal justice diversion and referral programs, the Dade County success rates have shown that these problems can be overcome through unique collaborative relationships, innovative treatment design, and the elimination of conventional gaps in the referral- treatment-monitoring ..."
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The Toronto Drug Treatment Court, 2008.
This paper is an extensive discussion of the Toronto drug treatment court (DTC), a successful adult drug diversion program.
4,615 words (approx. 18.5 pages), 14 sources, APA, $ 119.95
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This paper explains that the Toronto drug treatment court (DTC), a diversion program, has been a response to a Canadian normative criminal justice system that does not approach the underlying problem of addiction. The author points out that diversion programs, such as DTCs, are ways to interrupt the continuum of incarceration now associated with offenses created by the drug culture. The paper relates that the conventional criminal justice system offers little or nothing to counteract addiction beyond a possible referral to a treatment center, which usually brings no results. The author underscored that the Toronto DTC has a 4% recidivism rate as compared to a 45% recidivism rate of persons charged with drug-related offenses who do not pursue treatment diversion. The paper states that the cost-benefit analysis underscores the savings to the taxpayer.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
The Toronto Drug Treatment Court
Suitable Offenders
Making an Honest Effort
The Rights of the Offender
Benefits
Challenges to Expanding Drug Diversion Programs
Concluding Remarks
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"The Toronto Drug Treatment Court is located in the Old City Hall complex as is thought to be Canada's busiest court house, a place to be experienced for its many mainly poor Canadians to appear, its old fashioned premises and the main venue of the city's Aboriginal Diversion (Gladue) Court. On two visits to Drug Treatment Court, it was observed that the atmosphere is civil and collaborative. Judges spoke in a direct humane manner to offenders unlike what was observed in other criminal court settings. Support workers from agencies and volunteer groups, including former graduates of the Court, were present."
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Drug Addiction & Court-Ordered Treatment Programs, 1999.
Evaluates effectiveness of treatment compared to punishment programs, theories on drug abuse & rehabilitation, group-based recovery and examples of drug court process.
5,850 words (approx. 23.4 pages), 33 sources, $ 135.95
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"AN EVALUATION OF DRUG COURTS
Introduction
This research examines the functioning of drug courts in the United States. The purpose of the study is to develop information that will permit an assessment of the effectiveness of drug courts. Effectiveness is assessed within the contexts of the ability of treatment programs offered through drug courts to lower recidivism rates among drug abusers, and as a cost-effective approach to achieve such a reduction in recidivism rates.
The findings of the research performed are presented in several separate but related discussion. The discussion topics are (1) background information on drug abuse and drug abuse treatment, (2) addiction theory, (3) the punishment versus treatment issue.."
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A Study Analysis: Physical Fitness and Drug Recidivism, 2008.
This paper analyzes the study "Drug court Interventions and the Role of Physical Fitness programs in Client Treatment Outcomes" by Eric R. Thompson.
877 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 31.95
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The paper reviews the study "Drug court Interventions and the Role of Physical Fitness programs in Client Treatment Outcomes". The paper explains that the subject study was conducted in the Orange County Drug Court to see if the well accepted benefits of a physical fitness program would have a positive influence on the relapse and recidivism rate that is usually very high among drug offenders. The paper concludes that due to limited participation, the results were inconclusive.
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Part One - Is This A True Experiment?
Identify the Independent and Dependent Variables
Internal and External Validity
Cross-sectional versus Longitudinal
Identify the Study and Control Groups
Does the Study Meet the Requirements of Randomness?
Will the Study be Generalizable to the Broader Population?
Part Two - Ethical Issues
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"The requirements that a true experiment have are three elements, those being two comparison groups, variations in the independent variables before assessment of the dependent variables and random assignment of the groups (Schutt, 2006, p.201). In the assessment of the fitness programs in drug courts, the researcher made a good faith effort to establish the requisite elements to have a true experiment. However his efforts were hampered due to low funding and low participation (Thompson, 2006, p.84). As detailed below, the study did have independent and dependent variables, variations in the independent variables, however the randomness of the participants was lacking due to an extreme lack of participation in the experimental group. Therefore although the experiment was set up with the best of intentions, the actual scientific value of the experiment is questionable because of the weakness of the third element."
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Criminal Courts in D.C. and the World Court, 2003.
A comparative analysis of two dissimilar court systems.
690 words (approx. 2.8 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 23.95
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This paper reviews two dissimilar court systems: the criminal courts in Washington, D.C. in the United States; and the International Court of Justice (the World Court).
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"This paper provides of brief review of the a local criminal courts in the District of Columbia Washington D C in the United States .."
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Ian Greene's "The Courts", 2008.
This paper is a critical review of Ian Greene's "The Courts", which examines the relationship between courts and democracy in Canada.
1,650 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 53.95
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This paper explains that, in "The Courts", Ian Greene uses the major criteria of participation, inclusiveness and responsiveness to evaluate the Canadian courts and their relations to democracy. The author points out that the objective of Greene's book was to provide a rather objective picture of the state of the courts in Canada without providing a personal option; nonetheless, his personal opinions are very generalized conclusions. The paper relates a number of weaknesses to Greene's arguments and only gives this book a mild recommendation because, suggesting that, beyond presenting a general examination of the court system in Canada, the book is almost useless. The paper recommends that the book would be made more effective by Greene making changes, such as a clear statement on the democratic or undemocratic nature of the Canadian courts.
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"There are technically three key aspects of Green's organization scheme. The first is a general strategy of focusing on the systematic nature of the courts as an institution instead of the actions of individual actors. This makes a great deal of sense considering that individual courts will vary incredibly. Therefore, the operations of one court are more then likely to differ from operations of another court. But by examining a wide range of judges, lawyers, court officers, academics, policy makers and litigants it is possible to create a better picture of the over all operations of the courts as an institution in Canadian society."
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Juvenile Justice and Adult Courts, 2005.
A comparative analysis of the juvenile and adult courts.
1,983 words (approx. 7.9 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 63.95
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The paper explains the differences between the juvenile justice system and the adult courts. The paper discusses statistics that show that juvenile justice systems seem to work better for the offender and better, therefore, for the society on which they would prey if not rehabilitated. The paper recommends that laws should be rewritten as needed to ensure that only the most violent of youthful offenders, those for whom rehabilitation seems to be beyond hope, enter the adult system.
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Juvenile Justice and Adult Courts
Court Comparison
Societal Implications
Recommendations
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"Just before the millennium, frightening figures were released regarding the increase in youth crimes. That may have sparked the debate about the wisdom of trying juveniles as adults. But, around that time, there were no lack of other forces driving it, including school shootings of a sort that went far beyond gang strife and 'acting out' behaviors. In 1999, U.S. Attorney General Janet Reno said, "Never in our history have we seen this phenomenon of youth violence as random and as inexplicable" (Redding, 1999). "
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Supreme Courts and the Commerce Clause, 2002.
This paper examines the U.S. supreme courts interruption of the commerce clause of the constitution.
2,400 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 4 sources, $ 89.95
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In depth analysis of U.S. Supreme Court decisions on how the commerce clause has been interrupted from the Kennedy Court to the Clinton Court (1962-2001). This paper also examines Supreme Court cases in detail to track this change.
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Juvenile and Adult Courts, 2006.
A comparison of the juvenile and adult court systems, including a discussion of the advantages and disadvantages of each system.
2,743 words (approx. 11.0 pages), 13 sources, MLA, $ 82.95
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This paper discusses the differences and similarities between the juvenile court system and the adult court system. It then discusses the benefits and disadvantages between the two systems and the differences in the focus of the two systems, from the arrest, to the trial to the methods of punishment commonly employed. The paper concludes with recommendations for the future.
Table of Contents:
Abstract
Introduction
Section A - Differences and Similarities
Juvenile v. Adult Court: The Differences
Terminology
Rehabilitation v. Punishment
Confidentiality
Different Types of Arrests
Adults Can Be Sentenced to Death
Trial Procedures
Similarities
Miranda Rights
Trial Rights
Punishments
Section B - Benefits and Disadvantages of Juvenile Court
Benefits
Disadvantages of Juvenile Court
Section C - Implications of Abolishing Juvenile Courts
Section D - Recommendations for the Future
Requiring Attorney Representation
Minority Representation Issue
Child Development Professionals
Child Competency Standard
Abolishing Juvenile Courts
Conclusion
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"The juvenile justice system was created separately from adult courts at the end of the 19th century. The purpose of the juvenile court was to help avoid the stigma of having a record, and to lean toward rehabilitative rather than punitive. Even though the process is somewhat similar to the adult court process, the juvenile court certainly has its differences. Those differences being a major difference in terminology, trial procedures, more rehabilitation than punitive, and juveniles under the age of 18 can no longer be put to death. The court certainly has more benefits than disadvantages especially with the confidentiality of records and allowing juveniles a fresh start once they enter adulthood provided they stay out of trouble. There are some who believe that abolishing the system would be better as it is viewed as being too lenient. However, to do so would cause a bigger backlog in the adult system just as an example of a problem that would create. There are definite recommendations for the future to improve the juvenile justice system even though it has made great strides since its inception."
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Constitutional Courts in France and Russia, 2003.
A comparison of the roles of the constitutional courts in France and Russia today.
4,928 words (approx. 19.7 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 125.95
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The nations of Russia and France have experienced particularly turbulent episodes in the evolution of their respective constitutions and constitutional courts. This paper examines the constitutional courts in these countries to determine how their respective roles have evolved, followed by a summary of the research in the conclusion.
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"The current Russian constitution was adopted on December 12, 1993. Russia has a Constitutional Court; Supreme Court; Superior Court of Arbitration; judges for all courts are appointed for life by the Federation Council on the recommendation of the president (Russia, 2002). The Constitutional Court of the Russian Federation is the first judicial body of constitutional review in the history of Russia. The Court was created by the Fifth (extraordinary) Congress of Peoples' Deputies of the RSFSR on 30 October, 1991. The Court comprising 15 justices had been anticipated by the amendments to the 1978 Constitution and the Law "On the RSFSR Constitutional Court" adopted on the basis of the amendments to the Constitution. The Constitutional Court commenced its activities in December 1991. At that time the Congress had selected 13 justices leaving two vacancies."
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