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State Prisons Vs. Private Prisons, 2005.
This paper compares and contrasts the state prison and the private prison systems.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 4 sources, $ 62.95
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This paper is a brief comparison/contrast of state versus private prisons. As should become apparent, there are many problems afflicting the state prison system in the United States of America. That being said, the writer notes there are no guarantees that a private system will be the panacea some have felt it could and can be. In any event, the writer concludes that a conflation of the two might the best answer for America's woes.
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Life with No Possibility of Parole, 2002.
An examination of the life sentence and how parole is allocated.
1,870 words (approx. 7.5 pages), 6 sources, $ 59.95
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An in-depth look at prison sentencing and allocation of parole. The author argues that life sentencing in the U.S. court system is unfair and that majority of life term prisoners are first time prisoners that receive life sentence due to their involvement with drugs. In effect prisons become full and more dangerous criminals are given parole as they don't sit for life sentences. The author further discusses the effects of this on tax-payers and on society in general.
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"Imagine receiving a 25-year prison sentence with no possible chance of parole. There is not even a way the sentence can be reduced from the start. For repeat offenders, this is becoming common in the American criminal justice system. Now imagine it is the first offence, and yet there is still a 25-year to life sentence imposed. This situation is quite common in many states, i.e. Michigan. The question must be asked: Are mandatory minimum sentences in drug offences truly just in today?s society? Sentences like these are unfair to many of those convicted under them. Mandatory minimum sentences have been filling American prison systems with first-time, non-violent offenders, the majority of which are drug offenders. Since these sentences cannot be reduced, room has to be made for all of the incoming prisoners. In order for the room to be made, violent offenders are usually released early. Not only are these sentences unfair to the offenders, but also because of the extreme sentences, they are costly to the American taxpayer."
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Gangs on the Street and in Prison, 2006.
An overview of the gang problem in the United States and the relationship between gangs on the street and gangs in prison.
2,779 words (approx. 11.1 pages), 11 sources, APA, $ 82.95
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This paper investigates gang life on the streets and gang life in prisons and looks at the relationship between these two types of gang membership. The paper also looks at trends in gang membership, the primary reasons that youth join gangs, societal factors contributing to gang membership, and the feeling of family that gangs provide many youth. The paper also includes interviews of youths from street gangs and prison gangs and concludes that prison life is merely an extension of gang life for many of the youth that are behind bars.
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"The problem from the law enforcement angle is: "who is in charge?" There is a see-saw effect between the government or various governmental agencies and the parents. Of course, the focus is on dysfunctional families, frequently one-parent, over-burdened, poverty-stricken families. There are two choices for society: to completely turn their back, as is happening all too often, is to do something to provide an opportunity and a look at a better future for disillusioned, frustrated, angry juvenile offenders."
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'One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich', 2006.
A summary and evaluation of the novel 'One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich' by Alexander Solzhenitsyn.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, $ 35.95
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This paper reviews the novel 'One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich' by Alexander Solzhenitsyn which conveys the life of prisoner in a Stalinist prison camp. Over the period of one day, the main character Ivan must survive insurmountable odds just to stay alive. The author displays an impressive array of details as to how the prisoners work and struggle together to try and improve their odds of survival.
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"This literary study will examine the plot of the novel: One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich by Alexander Solzhenitsyn, and seek to realize the profound depth of this book within the human condition. The book proceeds to portray the harsh conditions of Stalinist prison camp, which involves the impressive detailing of one day in the life of this prisoner. This book offers an insightful and clear representation of the horrors of Stalinist treatment of political prisoners that would not or could not abide by the hard line communism of the 1950s era. The prisoner Ivan Denisovich is one of many members of Gang 104 at a Stalinist prison camp. The early part of the book revolves around his quest for food, and how much he can steal to get to keep him alive."
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Life vs. the Death Penalty Costs, 2006.
A paper comparing the cost of life imprisonment to the cost of execution.
2,106 words (approx. 8.4 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 66.95
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This paper considers whether a sentence of life in prison is more economically feasible for taxpayers and the prison system than the death penalty. The paper looks at a number of cost factors associated with life imprisonment and the death penalty and compares the costs to determine which is the most fiscally responsible.
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"The population of the United States' prison systems is expanding at nearly an exponential rate. Between 1980 and 1988, just an eight year period, the number of people incarcerated in both state and federal prisons increased by ninety percent. Eighty-six percent of the states are under court order to resolve extreme overcrowding, and voters must routinely decide whether to appropriate more tax dollars to expand the prison system. Construction costs are astronomical and taxpayers balk at building additional facilities or adding more beds to existing units. In this economically strained environment it is a valid concern that questions of costs be addressed when considering sentencing guidelines. Our state and federal prison systems are unable to support the growing number of individuals convicted to spend years or the remainder of their natural lives in prison."
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The Life and Times Of Evelyn Dick and The Torso Murders, 2002.
This paper deals with the life, crimes and trial of Evelyn Dick.
4,250 words (approx. 17.0 pages), 20 sources, APA, $ 112.95
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This paper provides an historical overview and an in-depth look at one of the most famous murder cases of all times. The author of the life after prison for Evelyn Dick. Many photos are also included.
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"The Torso murder case is one of the most sensationalized and talked about murder cases in Canadian history. At the time the story was a journalist's dream, a story of scandal, mystery and the bizarre. The case became front-page material for months on end. Not only the public, but also the journalistic and publishing communities, were enthralled by the case. Now more than half a century after the crime was committed, the Evelyn Dick case still arouses much public interest. It seems, however, the public remains largely unaware of what the details of the case actually were and what transpired legally after the dismembered body of John Dick was recovered."
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Prisons as Social Institutions, 2002.
Studies prisons and the objectives of prisons and then argues that imprisonment does not meet those objectives.
2,900 words (approx. 11.6 pages), 9 sources, $ 106.95
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Prison is an institution that society creates to confine people convicted of breaking the law. It is designed to be an institution that deters people from committing crimes, punishes and rehabilitates criminals, and protects the public by keeping dangerous offenders off the streets. It is important to study this social organization to gauge whether the manner in which society deals with criminality via prison is effective. In light of the evidence, it appears that the objectives of imprisonment do not match their desired effects. Prison has an economic basis and punishes crimes that are often committed by the poor. In many respects, the real criminality is committed by society, which criminalizes the poor by not allowing them the opportunity toward self-empowerment. Moreover, prison subtly supports established institutions, because by focusing on individual wrongs, it takes away attention from the inequity in social institutions.
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The Modern Prison, 2005.
An examination of the history and development of the modern prison.
1,813 words (approx. 7.3 pages), 16 sources, MLA, $ 58.95
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This paper discusses how, during the nineteenth century, the modern prison began to form and how the death penalty was seen as inappropriate for many crimes and as such the state prison was offered as an alternative. It looks at how, as the twentieth century progressed, prison became the overall accepted method of dealing with criminals and extensions of the prison system came to include borstals and open prisons.
Outline:
History of the Modern Prison
The reason for Prison in Society
Overcrowding in Prison
Life in Prison
Masculinity and Crime
Dynamics of Conflict Fear and Power
Treatment of Inmates
The lack of Emotional Facilities and Training
Suicide in Prison
The Rights of the Prisoner
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"From its earliest conception, prison has been seen as a method of punishing those who commit crime (Walker, 1968). This formed the foundation of theoretical thinking on the subject. However, during the twentieth century many thinkers called this fundamental way of thinking into doubt by placing added onus on the issue of rehabilitation (Walker, 1968). However, it has been realised that in order to successfully rehabilitate those incarcerated for a crime, it is necessary to fully understand the role violence plays in prison life. Moreover, it has been categorically shown that there exists a clear and definable link between prison-based violence and masculinity (Schultz, 2007). The primary problem is that there exists a peculiar contradiction within the prison system. "
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The Abu Ghraib Prison Scandal, 2008.
A discussion of the Abu Ghraib prison scandal in Iraq, in which United States military soldiers behaved unethically towards prisoners.
970 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 34.95
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This paper examines the Abu Ghraib prison scandal in Iraq, where discipline and military standards were disregarded by US military soldiers, who beat, humiliated, and tortured prisoners. The paper points out that the US did not start to reevaluate the standards and conditions of their prisons until more cases of prisoner mistreatment throughout prisons in Iraq started to surface. The American Army started to set new standards to enforce throughout its units since it could no longer place the blame on "a few bad apples." The paper argues that, while this might seem like a change for the better, the United States Army was already in the possession of the resources needed to prevent such an occurrence. The paper concludes that the events that took place at Abu Ghraib and other prisons could have been avoided with the presence of proper leadership, supervision, and enforcement of basic military standards.
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"During times of war, strong leadership and positive role models are essential in keeping order and focus in a group of people. Good leaders take charge, allot tasks, and enable others to cooperate to complete a project. In order to sustain their status and continuation of the group, soldiers take part in collective observational learning. This prevents corruption through negative reinforcement and strengthens camaraderie through mutual positive reinforcement. In my beast squad, my platoon sergeant was always present, setting examples for New Cadets to follow. My squad leader imitated his actions, always treating us fairly, and disciplined us when we needed it. In the case of Abu Ghraib, the presence of a positive role model was needed to prevent the distortion of military standards. The presence of a good leader would have allowed the soldiers in the prison unit to instill within themselves competence, loyalty, and honor to the tasks they were assigned. Furthermore, if Staff Sergeant Ivan Frederick II was a good leader, he would have instated the military standards in accordance with the Geneva Convention that he and his staff were trained in, and he would have felt the moral obligation to stop the mistreatment of prisoners. The soldiers tasked with guarding the prisoners would not have been free to abuse detainees had Staff Sergeant Frederick II followed his training and enforced orders."
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"The Prison Industrial Complex", 2005.
A discussion on the topic of prison labor in the article by Eric Schlosser, "The Prison Industrial Complex" on prison labor.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 35.95
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This paper discusses one element of the Atlantic Monthly article by Eric Schlosser, "The Prison Industrial Complex", which is prison labor. It further focuses on both sides of the debate regarding the United State's use of prisoners as labor for major corporations, and the benefits that many are achieving by this process. It also discusses the opposition to the use of prisoners as labor, and how this practice may be considered a civil rights issue that borders on slavery.
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"In ancient times it was customary for prisoners held in various countries to perform labor as part of their confinement. As civilization grew, and laws were aimed at protecting human rights, prison labor became obsolete because of the dangers to health and life that many forms of prison labor induced. However, in the last few years the debate over prison labor has begun to escalate in the United States. This is due to the rise of major corporations that utilize prisoners for manufacturing, telemarketing, and other forms of industrial manpower. Although some believe that using prisoners as a portion of the corporate workforce is beneficial, others contend that the use of prison labor constitutes a return to the days of slavery in the United States, and is a violation of civil rights. In his Atlantic Monthly article, Eric Schlosser discusses, "The Prison Industrial Complex". "
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Prison Overcrowding, 2006.
Examines reasons for the overcrowding problem in U.S. prisons and offers possible solutions.
3,302 words (approx. 13.2 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 94.95
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This paper argues that the United States has a severe prison overcrowding problem. Efforts must be made to change the nature of the prison population by seeking alternative methods of punishment where appropriate, such as diversion of drug offenders into treatment programs. Education programs must be provided to increase the prisoner's chances of successfully reentering society. The paper argues that new avenues of incarceration, such as privatization, should be used where appropriate and new technologies should be employed to reduce the population and associated costs of incarceration.
Paper Outline:
I. Introduction
- Prisoners' Rights
- Allegations of Abuse
II. Prison Overcrowding
- Exploding Jail Populations
- Soaring Costs
- Pressure on Correctional Facilities
- Effects of Overcrowding
- Prison Litigation
- New Prison Construction
- Mandatory sentencing
III.Reducing Prison Population
- Incarceration of Drug Users
- Incarceration of Mentally Impaired
IV. Literacy of Prisoners
- Educational Programs in Prison
- Difficulties of Programs
- Privatization of Prisons
- GPS Monitoring
V. Conclusion
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"Because of the growth of American prisons, it is not surprising that they have come to be viewed as magnets for economic development. Illinois Governor George Ryan explained that a new maximum-security prison was being built in a downstate community because it would be an important shot in the arm for a poor community badly in need of economic investment. The sixteen-hundred-bed prison is expected to generate 800 jobs and an annual payroll of $40 million. Not education or transportation but correctional services, at $1.3 billion a year, continue to be the largest item in the Illinois state budget."
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Prisoners and the Arts, 2002.
This is a paper explaining the activities of various groups that bring the arts to prisons in an attempt to uplift prisoner's lives.
1,580 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 51.95
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This paper investigates the activities of various groups that bring crafts, writing, drama, dance, fine arts, and music to prisons. One of the groups mentioned is ?The Prison Creative Arts Project? from the University of Michigan, which holds exhibitions for prisoners? art, which they even sell. Another is the ?Geese Theatre Company?, a team of specialized theater practitioners, taking drama to prisons and probation services centers. The National Endowment for the Arts? program for juvenile offenders is also brought up. The paper explains how these programs constitute ?art-therapy? and how they benefit prisoners, both in prison and once they are released. It also looks at the school arena, recommending programs like these for the prevention of juvenile offences. The paper includes a glance at the costs of these programs and at the opinions of opponents to the programs.
From the Paper
"Other people have had that question too, and it seems they have done something about it. They organize different groups, and take the arts?crafts, writing, drama, dance, fine arts, and music?to the prisons, hoping to make some sort of difference in the prisoners? lives. One of these groups, the Prison Creative Arts Project, from the University of Michigan, does just that. They hold exhibitions for prisoners? art, which they even sell. The prisoners just love this, because it is a chance to ?prove? themselves, and to let people actually see who they are."
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Preventive Health Care in Prison, 2008.
This extensive research paper argues that prison officials must not show a deliberate indifference towards the medical needs of female prisoners.
6,095 words (approx. 24.4 pages), 45 sources, MLA, $ 143.95
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This paper examines the history of the Eighth Amendment of the United States Constitution and how it has evolved inside the judicial system into the right to preventive healthcare within the prison setting. The author studies diseases such as viral hepatitis and how the justice system has dealt with this disease. This paper discusses human papillomavirus (HPV) and how it can be compared to viral hepatitis types B and C. The author concludes that the standard of deliberate indifference to health care needs in women's prisons requires the United State's justice system to immunize women prisoners to prevent the spread of HPV and cervical cancer. The paper argues that it is now the obligation of the Federal Bureau of Prisons to add to the "Clinical Practice Guidelines" a requirement for mandatory testing for HPV and for immunization with Gardasil for those who are at high risk of HPV.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
The Eighth Amendment of the United States Constitution
Preventive Healthcare in the General Population
Preventive Healthcare for Federal and State Correctional Populations
Congress' Response to the Threat of Infectious Disease in Prison and its Economic Impact
Guidelines for Federal Correctional Facilities but Just Proposed for States to Adopt
Correctional Facilities Continue to Lack Adequate Preventive Care, Leading to Lawsuits
The Importance of Preventive Healthcare for Infectious Disease Using a Viral Hepatitis
Hepatitis
Human Papillomavirus Infection
Demographics of Human Papillomavirus Infection
Demographics of Human Papillomavirus Infection in Prison
Public Health Responses to Human Papillomavirus Infection
Applying Viral Hepatitis Approaches to HPV
Conclusion
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"In "Ruiz v. Johnson", a group of inmates had sued the Director of the Texas Department of Corrections. The plaintiffs alleged that conditions in the correctional facilities violated Eight Amendment protections. Conditions were so extreme that the United States joined in as a plaintiff, against the defendant's resistance. The case includes commentary from Dr. Robertson, an expert in the trial. He stated that he saw two cases of "potentially preventable" cancers where the patients received delay in diagnosis and treatment, causing a negative prognosis. The defendants argued that the National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC) accredited them and therefore their practices were constitutional."
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Governing Prisons, 2001.
This paper analyzes the book "Governing Prisons" by John Dilulio. It addresses administrative and financial concerns when running these institutions.
2,100 words (approx. 8.4 pages), 0 sources, $ 65.95
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This paper deals with the controversial issue of prisoner rehabilitation or confinement. It presents an analysis of John Dilulio's book "Governing Prisons' and raises points of financial and administrative decisions which need to be made on a daily basis.
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"There are so many different opinions on the best way to operate a prison. Should the prison?s focus be on punishment or rehabilitation? Should money be spent to make prisoners more comfortable, or should the department of corrections spend that money to try to prevent crime, thereby reducing the prison population altogether? John Dilulio, in his book, Governing Prisons, discusses the administration factors in prisons, and makes claims that many times, administrative factors can and do have an affect on inmate life. These factors must also be taken into account when deciding how money and staffing resources should be used to best meet the needs of the staff and the inmates. There should also be steps taken to ensure community safety and reintegration into the community for the inmates. "
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Recidivism Rates in Californian Prisons, 2007.
A look at solving the overcrowded prison crisis in California by reducing the rate of recidivism, or return to jail after release, of prisoners.
1,941 words (approx. 7.8 pages), 12 sources, APA, $ 61.95
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This paper discusses how the California prison system is in crisis and how Federal authorities are poised to sweep in and force the release of prisoners if the California government is unable to find some way to reduce the prison population. While many suggest a brick and mortar solution (more prisons) or reductions in sentencing, the author suggests that reducing the demand for prison beds is the solution to overcrowding. It looks at how this can be accomplished in three primary ways- through programs, substance abuse treatment, and changes to the harsh parole laws.
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"The definition of "recidivism rate" varies by agency, but the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation defines the recidivism rate as "The ratio of the number of recidivists to the number of felons at risk of recidivating during a particular period (Baumrind 2007)." The CDCR released data presenting the one and two-year recidivism rates for California inmates released from prison in 2004. This data shows that 38 percent of inmates return within one year, and 53 percent return within two years (Baumrind 2007)." These rates are comparable to previous research done by CDCR showing recidivism rates between 1997 and 2004. The long-term picture is even more grim- nearly 75 percent of convicted felons will return to prison at some point. "
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