"Drug Free School Zone" Laws / A Socio-Legal Analysis :
7 pages in length. In New Jersey, as well as in a few other
states, laws providing enhanced penalties for drug offenses
occurring near schools have become quite popular. Through
sociological analysis, the writer discusses how these laws came
to pass out of custom, social need, etc; A conclusive evaluation
determines that the law's impact has not been what was
originally intended and that more than anything, "Drug Free
School Zone" laws have only created a new avenue for
aggressive plea-bargaining. Key terms and concepts are
defined. No Bibliography. Socilaw.wps

Born into Fear - The Crime of Neonaticide : A 5-page paper
that examines the crime of neonaticide, focusing on the 1996
case of Amy Grossberg and Brian Peterson and the 1997 case
of Melissa Drexler. The reasons behind these crimes and others
like them are explored, and the opinions of psychologists who
have studied these cases are discussed. Also discussed are
possible preventative measures that could be taken in an effort
to deter these incidents. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
LCNeonat.doc

Criminal Rehabilitation : A 9 page paper discussing criminal
rehabilitation. Examines inmate population statistics, capital
punishment as a deterrent to crime, and looks at various
suggestions for programs to enable offenders to rejoin society as
product members. Bibliography lists 8 sources. Crimreh.wps

Electronic Monitoring Devices in Corrections : A 19 page
paper on Electronic Monitoring Devices (i.e., house arrest
transmitters, etc;) and their effectiveness in corrections. Paper
includes a history of monitoring devices, their various types,
and the issues involved. Both sides of the argument are
evaluated and case examples are presented. Bibliography lists
more than 25 sources. Elecmon.wps

Are Alternative Methods of Incarceration Economically
Viable? : A 5 page paper discussing various methods of
incarceration that are being implemented across the country, as
well as the world. These methods are examined in comparison
to the traditional methods of incarceration with special attention
to the costs of various methods. The methods addressed are
alternative methods of punishment that are aimed at the
non-violent criminal, as opposed to seriously violent criminal.
Bibliography lists 7 sources. Incar.wps

Boot Camps vs. Electronic Monitoring : A 5 page paper that
compares these two systems of criminal containment and
evaluates their outcomes. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Bootcamp.wps

House Arrest : A 15 page paper discussing the pros and cons
of house arrest and specifically looks at electronic house arrest.
Examines what it is, why it is being used so extensively, public
support findings, successes of the program and flaws in the
program. Bibliography lists 10 sources. Housarst.wps
electronic monitoring

Halfway Houses as an Alternative to Prison : A 7 page
research paper in which the writer measures the effectiveness of
halfway houses as a substitute for jail time. The research cited
suggests that the fundamental theories behind halfway houses
are not conducive to effective corrections and therefore, most
programs leave something to be desired. It does not escape
mention, however, that some programs operating under different
pretenses-- do indeed show promise. Various case studies and
statistics are cited. Bibliography lists 14 sources. Halfwayh.wps

Shock Incarceration Prison Camps vs. Standard Prison
Settings / Impacts on Recidivism & Cost Effectiveness :
A 12 page paper that provides an overview of the data
surrounding the use of shock incarceration prison camps as
compared to standard prison programs and supports the
hypothesis that though recidivism rates have not dropped
dramatically as of yet, the trends support the importance of
shock incarceration as a means of lowering overall recidivism.
Bibliography lists 11 sources. Shocstan.wps  
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