An Argument for Funding Reallocation for Alcohol/Drug Abuse Treatment Programs
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A 3 page argument that partial reallocation of the funds that are customarily used in the law enforcement/criminal justice arenas to apprehend and imprison drug and alcohol abusers for their transgressions is necessary. These funds could be no more appropriately used than through well designed and implemented drug and alcohol treatment programs.
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An Evaluation of the Contention that "Criminal Justice is Not Racist"
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A 4 page debate as to the reasons behind the disproportionate representation of blacks in the criminal justice system. The author contends that although the criminal justice system is not racist, the racist aspects of many other components of society often result in a greater propensity for criminal activity among blacks. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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An Overview of Criminology
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This 5 page paper explores a variety of theories including but not limited to labeling theory, differential association and social control theories. Anomie is also discussed. Many explanations for crime are evaluated. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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An Overview of Reckless and Kaplan's Theories
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This 7 page paper looks at how each of the authors developed theories on deviance. Kaplan's focus on self-derogation and self-esteem are duly noted and Reckless's containment theory is outlined. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Application of Social Theory / Richard Allen Davis & The Murder of Polly Klaas
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A 7 page paper that investigates the sociological reasons behind the commission of crimes, focusing on the murder of 12 year old Klaas by Davis in 1993. The author incorporates the frustration-agression theory as well as the development of deviant behavior patterns from childhood, and other situational perspectives to shed some light on the sociological reasons behind the murder. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Socimurd.wps

Approaches to Juvenile Crime: The Value of Restorative Justice
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A 20 page review of juvenile crime, its causes, and the measures which have been implemented to address it. The contention is presented that restorative justice, an alternative approach to correction emphasizing communication and reconciliation between victim, offender, and community is superior to many other approaches. Bibliography lists 19 sources.
Filename: PPjvRstr.rtf

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