Essays on Crime Prevention & Criminal Justice

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A Paper on Gun Control Policies in The United States

4 pages / 1997 words

Different types of guns are some weapons that are allowed by the government to help increase the protection of an individual or groups of people. Despite the positive intention that people have towards the possession of guns in society, other people tend to misuse the...

Criminal Law Criminology Gun Control

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The Unethical Nature of Death Penalty: an Argumentative Perspective

3 pages / 1212 words

Since childhood, we start listening to murmurs about an atrocious crime that took place and it’s associated with people questioning themselves how a human being can do such a horrible crime where suddenly, death penalty becomes one of their demands and wishes. Death penalty to...

Death Penalty Punishment

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Corruption in a Criminal Justice System

4 pages / 1675 words

The purpose of a criminal justice system is to reprimand those who have broken the law while maintaining societal order. However, nothing manufactured by humans is without flaw. There have been countless instances of corruption in the criminal justice system, which have drastically altered the...

Corruption Criminal Justice

270

Revisiting The Debate on Capital Punishment: an Ielts Perspective

1 page / 629 words

In the wake of heinous crimes that shake the moral foundation of society, the debate on the efficacy and morality of capital punishment gains renewed fervor. The tragic case of Chris Watts, who annihilated his family, serves as a grim reminder of the “monsters among...

Capital Punishment Criminal Justice Death Penalty

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Why Capital Punishment Should Be Legalized

6 pages / 2531 words

Given the global tragedies and massacres which have occurred with today’s society, where do you stand on the death penalty? This option is still accessible in 31 out of 50 states. For more than 50 years no one in the United States has been executed...

Capital Punishment Criminal Justice Death Penalty

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Should Juveniles Be Tried as Adults: Teen Crimes

2 pages / 726 words

The question I try to answer in this essay is: Should juveniles be tried as adults for committing serious violent crimes? I believe yes, teens who commit violent crimes should be tried as adults. I feel this is appropriate for numerous reasons. It reduces the...

Juvenile Justice System

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Should Violent Juveniles Be Tried as Adults: Review of The Issue

2 pages / 688 words

In many countries, there are different rules that ensure that we as civilians become more aware of the dangers of the world and that keeps us safe in society. Certainly, in Canada, there are no exceptions to the dangers and laws that keep youths from...

Juvenile Justice System

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Discussion on Whether Juveniles Should Be Tried as Adults in Court

2 pages / 994 words

The History and Evolution of the Criminal Justice System The criminal justice system has a long history, dating back to the 1700s. In the olden days, criminals were tried similarly regardless of their age. There was no differentiation between minors and adults, as no mechanism...

Juvenile Justice System

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Should Juveniles Be Tried as Adults: Analysis of Negative Outcomes

2 pages / 1134 words

What is juvenile delinquency? Juvenile delinquency is defined as “the habitual committing of criminal acts or offenses by a young person, especially one below the age at which ordinary criminal prosecution is possible.” or simply a minor committing a crime, the epidemic we are seeing...

Juvenile Justice System

276

Evaluation of The Effectiveness of Forensic Psychology in Supporting The Investigation of Crime

5 pages / 2492 words

For centuries before psychology appeared on the scene, philosophers struggled to understand evil and antisocial acts, while students of jurisprudence wrestled with issues of criminal law and punishment. The American Psychological Association (2013) notes ‘Forensic Psychology’ is the application of psychology to the criminal and...

Criminal Investigation Forensic Psychology

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The Connection Between Dissociative Identity Disorder and Criminal Behavior

3 pages / 1361 words

Introduction In the late 1970s, the American public was captivated by the controversial case of Billy Milligan, who made history by becoming the first individual in the United States to be found not guilty of several serious crimes, including kidnapping, armed robbery, and sexual assault,...

Criminal Behavior Dissociative Identity Disorder

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An Issue of Mass Incarceration in The Films When They See Us and 13th

1 page / 621 words

Despite a sustained decline in crime rates in the United States over the past two decades, the country continues to grapple with an exceptionally high rate of incarceration. This predicament is exacerbated by the disproportionate targeting of African Americans and Latino men by law enforcement...

13th Documentary Film Analysis Mass Incarceration

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Mass Incarceration: Locked Up in America

2 pages / 903 words

America has been taking measures to ensure that crimes do not go undetected or unpunished. This has led to an increase in the number of people who have been incarcerated. In recent years those who are being incarcerated come from all races, religion, genders, and...

Crime and Punishment Mass Incarceration Prison

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Mass Incarceration, Criminal Justice System, and Racial Inequality in The United States

6 pages / 2664 words

Whether or not explicit, power and privilege shape our understanding of crime and justice. This paper will aim to answer the research question, ‘how does the criminal justice system further racial disparities among African American males in the United States? ’ In order to answer...

Criminal Justice Mass Incarceration Segregation

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Mass Incarceration in America: a Tool for Racial Oppression and Disenfranchisement

6 pages / 2767 words

Throughout American history, people of color have been targeted, especially in the criminal justice system. After the 13th amendment was passed, Southern whites utilized its loophole to imprison black people for petty crimes, so they could use them as free labor. Later, Jim Crow laws...

African American Mass Incarceration Segregation

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The Problem of Mass Incarceration in America as Depicted in 13th Documentary

2 pages / 1104 words

Introduction Decades after the ratification of the 13th Amendment, slavery still exists in the United States in various ways. Currently, mass incarceration is the greatest form of slavery in America, as depicted in Ava DuVernay’s documentary titled “13th” (DuVernay, 2016). The criminal justice system in...

13th Documentary Mass Incarceration

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Factors of The Rise in Mass Incarceration in The United States

6 pages / 2561 words

The United States has the highest incarceration rate among developed countries and the rest of the world. The question of “why” is always asked. In order to understand the answer to that question, a look back into history is necessary. There is no one specific...

Crime and Punishment Mass Incarceration Prison

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Mass Incarceration and Black Nihilism in The United States

10 pages / 4571 words

Abstract The purpose of this extended essay is to answer the question, “To what extent is the disproportionate incarceration of African-American communities responsible for black nihilism?” Nihilism, according to Cornel West, is the “lived experience of coping with a life of horrifying meaningless, hopelessness, and...

African American Mass Incarceration Prison

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The Influence of Corporal Punishment on a Child

2 pages / 936 words

Introduction In every child’s life, there comes a phase where they test boundaries and assert their independence. This natural developmental stage often clashes with parental authority, leading to conflicts over discipline. While it’s the responsibility of parents to guide their children and instill discipline, the...

Corporal Punishment Punishment