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Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
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This 14 page paper begins with an overview of the Department of Criminal Justice in Texas, its stated mission and what they do, the different job titles working for the Department, data regarding facilities and employees. The major focus of the paper is human resource management. The writer provides this division's mission statement and major responsibilities, attrition rates, reasons for the high rates, and the many initiatives implemented to recruit new employees and retain employees already on staff and the level of success. The philosophies of the new executive director of the Criminal Justice Department and the Human Resource director are discussed. Management and leadership styles are discussed. The paper ends with recommendations. Data are included. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: PGtxjst.rtf

The 'Nanny' Trial / An In-Depth Look At American Criminal Law
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A 12 page research paper that analyzes one of the more compelling trials of the decade, that of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts v. Woodward in which a young British au pair is accused of murdering her young charge. The writer dissects the judicial process with specific regard to this case, uncovering some surprising legal strategies and decisions that served to display the breadth of American law. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Aupair.wps

The “N” World and the Constitutional Right to Free Speech
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A 7 page overview of the case of Shawn Ee, a juvenile tried by the New York Family Court system for verbally harassing another student on a school bus. This paper reviews legal precedents upon which this case is based. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: PPcrmJuvNword.rtf

The "Benefits" of Crime
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A 4 page exploration of why some individuals engage in criminal activity. Sociologist Timothy Brezina contends that there are "benefits" of crime for those who commit them. Jack Katz would agree. This paper argues that to excuse criminal activity on the basis of environmental factors is unjust. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: PPcrmPay.rtf

The 1920 Duluth Lynching
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A 3 page overview of this early twentieth century testament to racism and prejudice. The account of the lynching of three young black men by a mob angered by accusations that the men raped a white girl, this paper serves as a reminder of how quickly things can get out of hand when racial prejudice takes the upper hand to a fair legal process. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: PPlynchD.rtf

The 1960s and 1970s: Impacts to Society and Law Enforcement
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A 5 page discussion of the many impacts the 1960s and 1970s brought to society and law enforcement. The author contends that the Civil Rights era and the vehement sentiments which existed in regard to U.S. participation in Vietnam made for a volatile environment and one in which many of our most basic Constitutional rights were being tested. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PPrefrm2.rtf

The 3 Strikes Law And Gangs
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A 5 page paper. In 1994, voters in California approved a ballot initiative known as "Three Strikes and You're Out." Basically, anyone with two felony convictions will be sentenced to 25 to life on the third felony conviction. This paper explains the law, examines whether it is working, in general, then, examines whether is has had any effect on gang-related crimes. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: PG3out.wps

The Abner Louima Case
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This 5 page paper provides an overview of the case from the time of the incident through the trials. Much of the paper focuses on Schwarz's role in the incident. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: SA220Lou.rtf

The Applicability of the Fourth Amendment in Vehicle Searches
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This 5 page paper provides an overview of the fourth amendment and goes on to discuss three specific cases that go to the search and seizure of vehicles. All cases upheld the state's right to the search. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: SA2184th.rtf

The Appropriate Role of Government in Enforcing Morality
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A 4 page discussion of the perceived phenomena of over criminalization, the perception that our police, prosecutorial, and judicial time, personnel, and resources are being diverted to an excess in attempts to regulate public morality. The author of this paper contends that if we consider history and what is occurring and has occurred not only in our own country but in other countries, it is easy to ascertain that there is not a phenomena of over criminalization in this country and that, in fact, just the opposite may be occurring. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PPcrmMor.rtf