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Sex Offender Notification, 2002.
This paper looks at the issue of sex offender notification, making the claim that the rights of potential child rape victims take precedence over the rights of convicted sex offenders.
2,358 words (approx. 9.4 pages), 12 sources, MLA, $ 72.95
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This paper argues that community notification of the presence of sex offenders in their neighborhoods should be required. Some of the points the writer emphasizes are that a sex offender's right to privacy is surrendered when he commits his first offense and that the rights of normal law-abiding citizens must in the case of sex offenders outweigh the rights of criminals.
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"In recent years the issue of the safety of potential victims versus the privacy rights of convicted sex offenders has been debated hotly in the media. Emotional reaction runs high when a child is brutally assaulted and murdered. Public outrage multiplies when a repeat offender is the perpetrator. In 1994 Megan Kanka, a 7 year old new Jersey girl was raped and strangled to death by a twice convicted sex offender living in her neighborhood. Shocked response resulted in the passing of what has come to be known as Megan?s Law. Since Megan?s Law was passed in 1996 all states are required to enact sex offender notification statutes. States have complied in various ways, instituting laws and registries. Databases for at least thirty four states can now be accessed via the internet. The constitutionality of Megan?s Law has been argued and re-argued as activists contest violation of individual rights of released perpetrators. Publicity has made it difficult for parole boards and social workers to place discharged offenders. In a few instances neighborhood groups have responded to notification with unprovoked vigilante action. It is the argument of this paper that justification for the notification of communities to the presence of sex offenders far outweighs any counter argument. People should most definitely be notified of sex offenders in their neighborhoods. This notification should not only be attempted but should me aggressively pursued to assure total coverage."
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Public Notification of Sexual Offender Release, 1996.
Legal, ethical, social & practical aspects of debate over notification laws.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 6 sources, $ 47.95
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" The problem of what to do with the habitual sex offender has become a major issue in American society today and of vital interest in a society where the pictures of missing children adorn milk cartons, where more and more offenses against children are being reported in the media, and where the issue of repeat offenders has become a scandal. A number of children have been killed in recent years in media-featured cases where a sex offender who has been released from prison at the end of his sentence takes and kills another victim. Different states have imposed new laws and restrictions on sex offenders as a result, and one of the issues that has developed is the question of notification, whether the neighbors of a released sex offender should be told that the offender is in their midst. Traditionally, parole or release from prison has been a matter.."
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Notification Laws, 2002.
A discussion of the laws that allow the neighbors of a released sex offender to be told that the offender is living among them.
1,977 words (approx. 7.9 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 62.95
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This paper examines the issue of habitual sex offenders and what to do with them when they are released from prison in order to protect the community. It provides arguments for and against laws such as Megan's Law (named for a year-old girl named Megan Kanka, sexually assaulted and killed by a known pedophile that was her neighbor), which allow notification to the community of known sex offenders living in the neighborhood. It argues how although these laws may seem appealing, they raise numerous issues of privacy which, while applying only to sex offenders today, could apply to others tomorrow. They also carry the potential for adverse community action outside the law and can prevent any chance of real rehabilitation.
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"Once the federal government passed its version of this law, the idea spread and was taken up by states across the country. The federal statute called on states to enact registration and notification laws by September 1997 or lose part of their federal law enforcement funds. In effect, this imposed the idea of a Megan's Law on all states, since none wants to lose this funding. The last of the states to do so was New Mexico, which missed the deadline but which had a law pending in 1998. These laws have been popular, and one poll showed that 89 percent of adults favored such laws. Observers note that these laws are flawed, for they vary greatly between states because Congress did not specify "how, how much, or to whom states must release registration information" (Johnson 9)."
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Individual Rights vs. Public Order, 2004.
An examination of the conflict between an individual?s right to privacy and the public?s need for safety in the context of sex-offender notification rules.
2,037 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 64.95
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This paper examines how the United States is a country that prides itself on the level of freedom afforded to its citizens and how freedom and the rights of the individual are two concepts that helped shape the very backbone of the country. It also discusses how the concept of public order provides a framework by which most citizens can operate. In particular, it looks at what happens when there is a clash between individual rights and public order in the context of sex-offender notification rules. It concludes that the safety of the community should and must take precedence over the sex offender?s individual right to privacy.
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"Many cities have sex-offender notification laws on the books. These laws mandate that a convicted sex offender must notify the local police in the community in which he (most sex offenders are male; in fact the Department of Justice [1996] has determined that all but 3 percent of offenders who commit violent crimes against children are male) decides to live upon being released from prison. He is required to provide to the police information such as his place of residence, his place of employment, if he moves and where he is moving to, and other basic information. The police then make this information available to the community in some form, whether it be through a Web site, mailings, announcements in the newspapers, announcements at neighborhood meetings, and so on."
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Vocational Programs for both Offenders and Non-Offenders, 2001.
A look at various educational programs for prisoners and the possible benefits thereof.
4,400 words (approx. 17.6 pages), 25 sources, $ 115.95
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This paper examines the educational programs available for prisoners. The author discusses the controversial topic of prisoner education, the type of skills and rehabilitation that prisoners can acquire and the economic issues concerned. The author argues that the cost of housing a prisoner are higher than educating one and that the possible behavioral and life skills that prisoners may learn are beneficial in that they not only improve prisoners morale, self-esteem and academic level, they also produce positive behavior and provide an alternative for prisoners when they are released back into public life.
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'Providing all individuals with educational services is a fundamental value in the American society. Discipline and education has been the mainstay of prison programs for inmates since the early years of our penal history. However, providing inmates with an education is a controversial issue, and presents a difficult dilemma to be confronted by tax-paying citizens. There are many conflicting opinions regarding whether we should strive to rehabilitate rather than to merely punish inmates. Yet, when one carefully considers the average cost to provide quality education against the cost of keeping one inmate adequately housed and fed for one year in a state or federal institution, the question becomes, ?How can we afford not to educate??'
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Mandatory Sex Offender Registration, 1999.
Ethical analysis, in context of Megan's law, which includes community notification of offender's presence. Argues law is important, necessary & effective.
5,850 words (approx. 23.4 pages), 26 sources, $ 135.95
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"MANDATORY SEX OFFENDER REGISTRATION
Introduction
The purpose of this paper is to discuss mandatory sex offender registration, taking an ethical stand on this criminology/criminal justice issue. It must be noted here that the ethical position that is taken is formulated within the most current legal context of the issue, namely the context of Megan's law, stipulating that there not only be mandatory registration but also community notification. This law has wedded the two issues and to discuss one without the other would be to provide an incomplete assessment of the registration issue.
The discussion and formulation of an ethical stance on the selected issue is presented in five discrete categories. These are: (a) a historical overview of the issue; (b) a description of.."
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Megan's Law; Problems Associated with Implementation, 1996.
A paper about Megan's Law; laws concerning community notification if convicted sex offenders are being allowed to live in an affected community.
6,420 words (approx. 25.7 pages), 80 sources, $ 148.95
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This paper deals with the problems in implementing Megan's Law also known as community notification laws for sex offenders This paper lays out in great detail the problems this law presents to law enforcement officers. The author argues that Megan?s Law has a lot of flaws and questions that must be addressed.
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" In the wake of the murder of seven-year-old Megan Kanka by a convicted sex offender, the State passed a series of bills designed to toughen the states handling of sex offenders. These bills Senate No. 13-1994 and Assembly No.85-1994, commonly known as Megan?s Law, range in scope from requiring convicted sexual offenders to provide blood specimen?s to a DNA database, to studying the effectiveness of the state?s treatment center of sexual offenders. These bills address the danger of recidivism by sex offenders. It requires the registration of sex offenders to their local police. If their municipality does not have a local police department, they must register with the State Police. They must verify their address with the police every three months. The most controversial provision of Megan?s Law is the community notification provision that provides notification when a sex offender will be let out of prison at least 45 days before they are released. The bills passed both houses by an unanimous vote. It was signed into law by Governor Whitman on October 31, 1994. (Dougherty)"
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Community Notification Laws, 2008.
This paper looks at the use of community notification laws.
861 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 30.95
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In this article, the writer notes that keeping children safe from sexual predators today includes the use of community notification laws to inform the public when sex offenders move into a neighborhood or region. The writer points out that these laws may include direct notification of people in a neighborhood or more general notification by posting names and addresses on a website accessible by all. The writer argues that such laws can help reduce the incidence of sexual abuse of children by putting parents on notice so they can take greater care, though such an approach is not a panacea and will not completely eliminate the threat, only reduce it. The writer concludes that community notification creates an opportunity for parents to become more informed and to exercise greater caution regarding the safety of their children.
Outline:
Introduction
The Argument
The Approach
Another Provision
Problem of Notification
Efficacy
Conclusion
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"This sort of response has been extended to other violent felons as well, with more and more communities fighting the placement of parolees in their area and seeking laws involving everything from notification to the right to refuse entry to a released offender to enhanced incarceration beyond the original sentence. Local groups across the country are trying to block former convicts from settling in their communities and are pressing their state assemblies for tougher detention laws and parole conditions. As a result, more and more states are enacting laws that put the interests of the community before the rights of ex prisoners. The most vociferous demands are for notification laws to alert citizens when a sex offender is about to be released into their community. At this time, many states require that local police be notified when a release is imminent, and now the New Jersey law calls for authorities to notify community members as well. In the U.S. Congress, members approved a provision which requires certain offenders to check in with police every 90 days for the rest of their lives. The New Jersey proposal only requires police to notify neighbors, schools, churches, youth groups and the media within 45 days of an ex offender's moving into a neighborhood."
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Sex Offender Treatment, 2006.
A proposal for a psycho-educational sex offender treatment program based on a literature review.
2,360 words (approx. 9.4 pages), 15 sources, APA, $ 72.95
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This paper contends that traditional sex offender treatment programs may not be suitable for effectively reforming criminal behaviors and reducing recidivism especially for substance abusers, which represent between 25-50% of these offenders. It proposes a program that would be comprised of group sessions of sex offenders and victims and would include educating community members or victims and offenders about sex offenses, sexuality, addiction and opportunities for reform and rehabilitation within the community.
Outline:
Introduction
Background Information - Traditional Sex Offender Programs
Response
Aims and Objectives
Membership Screening
Sessions
Benefits
Conclusions/Recommendations
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"Part of the education process will include information clients of the trends typically evidenced within sexually aggressive offenders. As Lemmond & Verhaagen (2002) note, roughly 1/2 of adult sexual offenders report their first offense occurring sometime during adolescence. Sexually aggressive adults typically grow from sexually aggressive adolescent males from various classes and races. There is evidence that many youthful offenders commit rape by age 16, and those that molest may do so from the time they are 14 on."
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Drug Offender Treatment Programs, 2008.
A review of how future research can explore the relationship between drug offender treatment programs and the criminal justice field.
957 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 33.95
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This paper demonstrates how drug offender treatment programs have become an integral part of the overall correctional framework. More specifically, the paper shows that ofender treatment programs have become embedded in the structure of the prison-based treatment and criminal justice enforcement policy. The paper also outlines how future research that will be conducted will highlight the major facets of this relationship and show how drug offender treatment programs have been an integral part of the criminal justice realm.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Role of the Research - Why Focus on Drug Offender Treatment Programs
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"There are a plethora of research topics that can be examined; however drug offender treatment programs provided one of the most expansive areas that had 'spillover' effects on other issues that were worth examining. In particular, while perusing the literature there seems to be a clear link between drug offender treatment programs as a punishment or deterrent to crime - that is, some non-violent drug offences are given sentences that force them to be enrolled in these drug offender treatment programs (MacKenzie, 2006, p. 200)."
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The Sexually Violent Offender, 2006.
This paper analyzes the characteristics and behavior of violent sexual offenders.
908 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 32.95
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The writer of this paper distinguishes between two specific types of sexually violent offenders which include the impulsive offender and the ritualistic offender. This paper delves into the main characteristics of the impulsive offenders who exudes control and power over their victims. The writer analyzes the extremely complex psychological and mental factors that must be considered when attempting to understand why certain individuals choose to commit these acts of crime. This paper explores the correlation between aggression, anger and sexual arousal in individuals who are prone to acts of sexual violence. This paper also cites various experts in the fields of psychology and sex related crimes which are relevant to this specific topic.
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"A central aspect of the impulsive offender is control and power over the victim. Violence is also often excessive in order to facilitate the level of control that the offender desires. There is however little evidence of paraphilic behavior as this form of behavior is essentially fantasy free.
The article points out through close comparisons that there are marked differences between the impulsive and ritual offender. The most prominent difference is the extreme planning and preparation with regard to the fantasy dimension that characterizes the ritual offender."
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Sex Offender Rehabilitation, 2007.
A review of literature looking at the success of using victims of sex offenses in sex offender treatment programs.
6,033 words (approx. 24.1 pages), 29 sources, MLA, $ 142.95
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The literature review presented in this paper, focuses primarily on the historical origins of using victims in sex offender treatment programs. The paper further explores the nature of empathy, guilt and shame and the relationships shared among each of these variables. The intent of the review is to provide valuable feedback related to the efficacy of concurrently using each of these variables in treatment programs geared toward sex offenders.
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Introduction
Historical Overview Using Victims In Sex Offense Rehabilitation
Theories of Empathy
Theories of Guilt and Shame
Relationship of Guilt/Shame and Empathy: Effects on Intervention
Concurrent Use of Empathy, Guilt and Shame in Therapeutic Intervention
Literature Review Summary
Discussions/Conclusions
References
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"Guilt and shame are often intimately tied to criminal acts involving sex offenses. There is a body of research suggesting that the presence of guilt and shame among sex offenders may inhibit any efforts toward building empathy within the scope of a rehabilitative treatment program. Kubany & Watson (2003) for example suggest that the construct of guilt has received relatively little attention from researchers but may have a negative impact on programs designed to help build empathy among sex offenders. They propose a multi-dimensional model to measure the magnitude of guilt one may experience after a negative event, suggesting that the more guilt a sex offender feels the more likely the guilt is to affect their ability or capacity to express empathy."
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Sex Offender Registration, 2002.
A literature review of the pros and cons of sex offender registration in the United States.
2,400 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 10 sources, $ 89.95
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This paper will explore both the negative and positive aspects of sex offender registration in the United States through a review of recent literature and legislation relevant to the issue and include some references to specifics of Californian laws and experiences.
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Drug Offender Treatment Programs, 2008.
An overview of treatment programs for drug offenders.
2,164 words (approx. 8.7 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 67.95
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This paper shows how the role of drug offender treatment programs and the criminal justice field are associated. It includes a literature analysis that highlights the associated cost/benefits from these programs and how or if they can be integrated within criminal justice policy to provide a suitable alternative to other forms of punishment for certain offenders.
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Introduction
Understanding Drug Offender Treatment Programs: Literature & Scope of Study
The Role of Drug Offender Treatment Programs
Drug Treatment Programs Versus Prison: Analyzing the Fiscal and Social Implications
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"The literature is divided on this issue, since there is one argument that these programs lessen the number of individuals in prison and is more effective, since treatment in a prison environment is less efficient and has a higher probability of resulting in failure. However, there is another set of theorists who argue that these programs are not effective, since they literally force individuals into treatment, which is not the way to treat diseases related to addiction (Marlatt and Donovan, 2005, p. 239). "
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Offender Reentry, 2002.
A program proposal for offender reentry, specifically for juveniles.
1,425 words (approx. 5.7 pages), 17 sources, MLA, $ 47.95
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This paper discusses the way that juveniles may reenter society following a period of incarceration. It specifies the type of program, the target participants, stages, aims and intentions of the program. The methods used in the program and theories are also listed.
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"The program provides a service to reduce placements for the Juvenile Court and Children and Youth Services through cost-effective intervention for those youth who are considered by the agencies to be "at risk" in the community. The program also provides aftercare for those youth who are removed from costly institutional placements and returned to their homes and community. Aftercare minimizes reentry problems for youths who are attempting to readjust to home life when returning from institutional life."
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