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Papers On The Public & Crime Just Theory
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Journal Article Review / Male-Female Attitudes Towards Crime
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4 page discussion and review of a 1992 journal article (appeared in Psychological Reports) by Kormos, White, & Brooks that assessed the disparity of attitudes between males and females about crime to determine sex differences in rated seriousness of crime.
Filename: Delinart.wps
Joyce Carol Oates' "Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?": Comments on Responsibility
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A 3 page consideration of typical reactions to this
short story in terms of where guilt is assigned. This paper reinforces the fact, once again, that the guilt lies with the criminal not with the
victim. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PPlitOa4.rtf
Justice Applied in Situations Where People are Treated Differently
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This is a 4 page paper discussing the basis for justice in which people are treated differently. The basic principle of justice which was first formulated by Aristotle states that “equals should be treated equally and unequals unequally”. In terms of contemporary justice, this is similarly defined as “individuals should be treated the same, unless they differ in ways that are relevant to the situation in which they are involved”. There are several ways to look at justice. Firstly, most people understand that idea that justice means that “everybody should be treated the same”. Secondly, however, there are instances where justice can also apply in situations in which some people are treated differently. Situations in which people accept that justice has been served yet people are treated differently are usually based on circumstances in which need, desert, contribution and effort are the criteria.
Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: TJjustc1.rtf
Justifications for a Federal Death Penalty Law
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A 5 page discussion of the justifications which exist for imposing a federal death penalty. Emphasizes that such a penalty would not only permanently remove violent criminals from society but also serve as a deterrent to potential criminals. Dismisses the argument against such a penalty on the basis that it discriminates against lower socioeconomic classes who can not afford private defense with the observation that if our representation system is at fault then those inadequacies should be addressed, not be used as an excuse against the federal death penalty. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: PPdthFed.wps
Juvenile Crime: Get Tough Programs Verses Blended Sentencing and Community Address
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A 5 page overview of juvenile crime. While “get tough” policies have resulted in a lowered degree of juvenile crime, our juvenile detention facilities and adult penitentiaries alike are filled to the brim. The economic cost of crime is astounding. A more effective approach than either “get tough” programs or rehabilitation would be to address the societal problems resulting in crime. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PPjuvCr2.rtf
Juvenile Gang Activity
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This 10 page paper focuses on gang activity but also looks at juvenile delinquency. The focus of this paper is on how gangs form in contemporary society, and the reason why juveniles join gangs. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: SA741juv.rtf
Killers of Children: Their Cases and Sentences
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6 pages in length. Perhaps one of the most horrific and certainly most newsworthy of crimes is that of mothers who kill their children. That a mother could take the life of those she gave life to is an unthinkable act, one that nobody can truly understand. This paper focuses on the cases as well as the verdicts of two of the most well-known convicted killers, that of Susan Smith of South Carolina and Darlie Routier of Texas. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: JGAuscase.wps
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