Recidivism
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In 26 pages the author discusses the subject of recidivism, paying particular to recidivism among blacks in Baltimore, MD. 'The rate of recidivism is high when the problems of the incarcerated individual is not addressed properly. With the disproportionate number of Blacks arrested there is a high rate of recidivism in the Black criminal population of Baltimore, MD. The African-American is getting a bum rap. The criminal justice system gives minorities harsher treatment than others receive.' Bibliography lists 62 sources.
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Recidivism & The U.S. Penal System As A Revolving Door
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A 14 page research paper in which the writer analyzes the U.S. corrections system as one with a statistically high rate of repeat offenders. Pointing to the fact that the prison system is simply not working, the writer attempts to blame those who should be made more responsible for working to lower recidivism rates. Models for sentencing, probation, and jailing are evaluatively assessed and analyzed. Some of the causal factors for the problem are cited and recommendations for the future are offered based upon available research. Bibliography lists 14 sources.
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Recidivism Among Blacks
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In 5 pages the author discusses recidivism among Blacks. 'There are many reasons why Black criminals repeat the same or different crimes. The individual's environment prior to becoming a criminal plays a major role in criminal activity. Gang involvement breeds criminal activity. There is not enough rehabilitation in prison to reduce the rate of recidivism. Finding and keeping employment is difficult for convicted criminals. The answer could also be a combination of the reasons mentioned.' Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Perspectives On Prostitution As A Criminal Act In The U.S.
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This 6 page paper examines some of the reasons why prostitution is a crime in most parts of the United States. Issues concerning such inherent dangers as disease, drugs, other criminal activity, tax fraud, etc; are focused upon. Interestingly, the writer argues that the government is actually more concerned with preventing safety-conscious 'high class hookers' from earning millions of tax-free dollars than they are from saving the 'victimized' inner-city street corner 'working girl' with nowhere else to turn. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Prostitution / A Cross-Cultural History & Analysis
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A 5 page paper on this history of 'the world's oldest profession'-- prostitution. The writer discusses the shape and form that prostitution has taken throughout history with respect to individual cultures and societies such as the Ancient Greeks, Romans, Church in the Middle Ages, and more recent eras as well. The role of law, societal opposition, and venereal disease is stressed with regard to prostitution in more recent times. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Prostitution in the Middle Ages
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A 10 page paper discussing prostitution and its evolution during the Middle Ages. Reasons women entered prostitution, what their choices were, and society's viewpoints and condemnation are also reviewed. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
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Female Sexual Abusers in the Prison Setting
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This 7 page paper considers the issue of childhood sexual abuse and the increasing number of women who have been charged with this crime. This paper defines the largess of the problem, the increasing number of women in the prison setting who have committed sexual crimes against children and the need to define a treatment model that takes into consideration the causative factors and characteristics of female sex abusers. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Inequality Of Minorities In The U.S. Criminal Justice System
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In 5 pages, the author describes the inequality of minorities in the criminal justice system. The criminal justice system is biased concerning minorities. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Minorities in the Criminal Justice System # 2 / Unfair Treatment
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In this well-presented 8 page research paper, the writer offers evidence that Blacks and Latinos are discriminated against in the criminal justice system; According to the argument, minorities are charged with more serious crimes, have less opportunity to plea-bargain, are convicted more frequently, and receive harsher sentences when compared with Caucasians in similar situations. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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