President Nixon’s “war on drugs” began in the early 1970s to reduce the illegal drug trade in the United States, but instead tragically changed the lives of millions of Black and Latino people forever. Because of this war on drugs, Black and Latino people were...
Introduction: America’s history with drugs can be traced back to the 1800’s when opium surged in popularity following the American Civil War. Drugs were an integral part of American life with heroin being used medicinally to treat respiratory illnesses and cocaine being an ingredient in...
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...
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...
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...
Introduction: Let’s imagine, for a moment, that nationwide gun restriction laws were put in place. Weapons of home defense would be banned. Nobody would be able to defend themselves against armed intruders. This will likely result in the completion of many thefts, but will also...
A social issue may be a problem, illness, or even a social conflict that is capable of influencing and is opposed by a significant number of individuals in the society. Often, it is a result of factors that extend beyond an individual’s control and local...
Incoming college students from all around the world await the new opportunities, everlasting friendships and parental free-living conditions that they will receive at their new campus. However, what is not included in the college brochures and websites is the amount of campus rape experiences women...
As mass shootings become more prevalent in today’s events and covered by news outlets around the world. There are typically different approaches to this problem. Increase firearm restrictions or ban them outright, on the other hand allow law abiding citizens to practice their Second Amendment...
“Why is marijuana against the law? It grows naturally upon our planet. Doesn’t the idea of making nature against the law seem to you a bit … unnatural?” – Bill Hicks. Marijuana, according to the Cambridge Dictionary “is a drug, illegal in many countries, that...
There is an issue that is running rampant and not in our Universities or Schools although it does happen, but in our news and political venues. Areas where people should know about this issue especially well, or at least enough, to not fall pray to...
Every sixty seconds an animal is abused which leads it to its death, and it’s all because of our selfishness and greediness. All animals have the right to live on earth as a happy creature, but when it comes to their pain and misery we...
Statistics say that about 6.5 million companion animals such as dogs, cats, any sort of rodent are abused each day. Around 3.3 million of those are dogs while 3.2 million are cats and other animals. The devastating story of a pitbull named Rocky is just...
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...
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...
The criminal justice system has a long system since 1700s. In the olden days, criminals were tried similarly regardless of the age. There was no differentiation between the minors and the adults as no mechanism had been put in place to distinguish the two groups...
Since long time ago animals starting from mice to cows have been used for research. There are lots of examples of testing these or that phenomena on animals. But is it correct? Is it what a human should do? And what well-known animal defence communities...
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...
Introduction Childhood sexual abuse is a profoundly distressing experience that can have far-reaching and diverse effects on survivors as they transition into adulthood. This essay delves into the intricate web of consequences that male survivors of childhood sexual abuse face during their adult lives. By...