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Media Representations of Violent Crime, 2002.
Looks at the Canadian media representation of violent crime and how its bias produces public fear of the young male, ethnic population.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 7 sources, AU$ 64.95
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This essay analyzes Canadian newspaper headlines and articles as a way to examine the role of the media in constructing the content of public perceptions of violent crime. This essay argues that the media produce public fear of racial, ethnic, and youth-identified males through an over-representation of isolated incidents. Sensationalization of violent crime has the effect of narrating violence into stories, ignoring the value of news information. As such, the media invents public personae of gang-related violence, immigrant offenders, and violent youth, all of which are based on bias, not fact.
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Violent Crime in America, 2004.
A look at some of the causes of violent crime in America and methods of prevention.
938 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 3 sources, MLA, AU$ 48.95
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This paper examines how violent crime is on the rise in America. It attempts to analyze some of its causes, from decades of social, economic and political changes and drugs to shifts in population demographics, and changes to the policies and practices of law enforcement. It explores how there are a number of options on how violent crime can be stemmed, such as government programs. It also looks at how groups like the Council on Crime in America have suggested that broader incorporation of incarceration would help reduce violent crime in America.
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"There are a wide variety of opinions on the causes of violent crime, and in addition, opinions on how to stem violent crime are equally divided. The fear over rising levels of violent crime and the violence associated with the emergence of crack cocaine brought on some strong pressure to increase sentences for drug offenders. Remarkably, New York State showed a 192 percent rise in the number of sentences related to felonies, while showing a 1,151 percent increase in sentences related to drug felony offenses from 1980 to 1990. Brownstein argues, "the arrest and prosecution of crack fiends simply and visibly demonstrated an official commitment to doing something about crime." "
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Cocaine Abuse and Violent Crime, 2007.
A research proposal to find a correlation between cocaine abuse and violent crime in Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas.
8,796 words (approx. 35.2 pages), 23 sources, MLA, AU$ 266.95
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This research proposal suggests the conduction of a quantitative research study through cluster sampling, in the Dallas-Fort Worth area of the state of Texas, specifically related to testing correlation between the factors of the adult abuser of cocaine and violent crimes in the area. The literature review in this work provides an overview of the drug trade environment in the Dallas-Fort Worth area as well as statistical data for factors in the cocaine drug business and the lives of those who abuse cocaine in that area. Recommendations of this study are that more research should be conducted relating to the links between violent crimes and adult cocaine abuse in Dallas-Fort-Worth Texas.
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Abstract
Objective
I. Introduction
Background of the Study
Statement of the Problem
Research Questions and Hypotheses
Purpose of the Study
Rationale
Significance of the Study
Study Variables
Definition of Terms
Assumptions and Limitations
II. Literature Review
Precise Pharmacology of Cocaine as Related to Violence
Review of the Literature of this Study
Summary of Literature
III. Methodology
Population and Sampling
Gathering of Data
Instruments to be Used in the Gathering of Data
Data Analysis
Statement of Consent of Permission
Recommendations
Appendixes
Bibliography
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"AADAC reports in Developments Vol. 18 Issue 9 Cocaine that: "Over the last 10 years, AADAC has seen a gradual, steady rise in the proportion of clients who name cocaine as their primary drug of concern. In 1997-98, over 3,600 AADAC clients (11.1%) said cocaine was the drug they used most frequently during the previous year." (Developments, 1999) The AADAC reports that: "Cocaine is a fast-acting drug with effects of short duration. It has a half-time for elimination of about one hour (the body has lost half of it an hour after administration). While most drugs are broken down by the liver, cocaine is broken down in the blood. Breakdown by the liver happens gradually: only about 15% of the blood passes through the liver each time the heart beats, thus the remainder of the blood still carries the unmetabolized drug. In contrast, breakdown in the blood happens constantly. This means that cocaine is quickly converted to an inactive form." (Developments, 1999)"
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'Youth, Guns, and Violent Crime?', 2005.
A review of the article titled 'Youth, Guns, and Violent Crime?' written by Alfred Blumstein.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 3 sources, AU$ 64.95
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This paper reviews the research by Alfred Blumstein into juvenile murders. As discussed in this paper reviewing Blumstein's article, the 1980s and 1990s saw a dramatic rise in the incidents of murder and violent acts. This rise in violence led to the belief that modern youth have a huge capacity for violence. This paper reviews what Blumstein named the 'superpredator' of the 80s and 90s.
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"This review serves to summarize the article, "Youth, Guns, and Violent Crime", written by Alfred Blumstein, Ph.D. Blumstein is a professor at Carnegie Melon University where he instructs in the H. John Heinz III School of Public Policy. Blumstein's specialty is in urban systems and operations research (Blumstein 39). Blumstein's research was sponsored by the David and Lucille Packard Foundation. The objectives of the study by Blumstein centered on society's contention that the world was breeding youth that were overly violent, and considered to be "superpredators" (Blumstein 39). This social belief arose from the extreme incidents of murder and violence that occurred in the 1980s and 1990s that created suspicions in society as to the violent capacity of modern youth."
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Adult Violent Crime, 1999.
Examines statistical trends, causes, reasons for the decline, socioeconomics, drugs, the role of police and courts and effective municipal responses. Includes a chart.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 20 sources, AU$ 114.95
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This essay summarizes the statistical trends in the incidence of violent crimes committed by adults in the United States in recent years and discusses possible explanations therefore, with special reference to law enforcement and criminal justice related reasons
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"TRENDS IN ADULT VIOLENT CRIME AND EXPLANATIONS
This essay summarizes the statistical trends in the incidence of violent crimes committed by adults in the United States in recent years and discusses possible explanations therefore, with special reference to law enforcement and criminal justice related reasons. The available research suggests that a substantial decline in the rate of adult violent crime has taken place in the 1990s in large American cities (with populations of 250,000 or more). That decline is due in part to causes which are unrelated to the efforts of government at all levels to reduce and control such crimes, demographic factors, and to others, such as changing patterns of illegal drug use, which are only partially related to crime suppression measures. In the short run, a combination of changes in the character and scale of ..."
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Violent Crime Control and the Law Enforcement Act of 1994, 1994.
An overview of the Crime Bill including the three strikes provision, sentencing policy, gun sales, sexual predators and crime prevention.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 7 sources, AU$ 68.95
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"The Crime Bill of 1994
Introduction
The Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 was signed into law by President Clinton on 13 September 1994.. There was opposition to the bill in the Congress. The source of most of this opposition, however, was Republican legislators who would vote against a resolution praising God if such a resolution were offered by President Clinton or indeed by any Democrat. The game of political insanity being played by congressional Republicans, however, does not mean that serious and thoughtful opposition does not or should not exist in relation to various provisions of the crime bill or to the omission from that bill of various proposals dealing with crime. "
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The Future of Violent Hate Crimes Against Blacks in America, 2000.
Gives examples of hate crimes against blacks that have been committed, their motivations and characteristics, and advocates more action to stop these crimes from happening in the future.
2,363 words (approx. 9.5 pages), 8 sources, AU$ 104.95
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"During the late 19th century, numerous African-Americans were killed by whites in race riots and by lynching. These hate crimes caused the rise of a civil rights movement. A movement that helped to change the lifestyle of African-Americans but did not extinguish the prejudice violence that followed. Laws were passed to better deal with these issues but they were not enough. I believe hate crime offenders have certain motivations for their brutal assaults and they will continue to harm blacks as long as the rest of America sits back and watches. "
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Juvenile Violent Crime, 2005.
A discussion of the disposition of youth crime in the justice system.
1,840 words (approx. 7.4 pages), 7 sources, APA, AU$ 91.95
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This paper studies the disposition of youth crime in the justice system. The paper focuses on key issues in the debate over juvenile justice, in an attempt to develop ethical ways of redress the rising phenomenon.
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Violent Juvenile Crimes, 2001.
Overview of literature & conflicting theories on causes & treatment in U.S. Increase in crime, risk factors, prevention strategies.
2,925 words (approx. 11.7 pages), 57 sources, AU$ 149.95
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" Introduction
The literature has provided an extensive overview regarding youth and violent crime. A historic look at adolescent crime shows that murders committed by teens between the ages 14 and 17, increased 165% between 1985 and 1995. This number was feared to double by the year 2010. Drugs were blamed as were gangs and guns. Juvenile homicides are usually committed with handguns (90%). Childhood abuse was also thought to be a factor. Incarceration is viewed by some to be the answer, however effectiveness and a cost benefit ratio of this solution has not yet been determined (Crispell, 1997, p. 42).
From the 1980s to 1994, juvenile crime in the U.S. was on..."
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Violent Crime, 1997.
Examines theories on crime, focusing on domestic violence, role of drugs, incarceration and counseling.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 24 sources, AU$ 68.95
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" VIOLENT CRIMINAL BEHAVIOR
Introduction
This paper review the theoretical bases for understanding and addressing violent criminal behavior. It then discusses ways of dealing with that behavior. The paper also specifically addresses domestic violence.
Background
The rate of violent crime in the United States is the highest among all developed countries and is higher than that found in most developing countries ("The secret," 1994, pp. 38-40). Violent crime consistently increases in the United States at the rate of 5 percent per year. Violence in the United States has reached epidemic proportions (Mason, 1993, pp. 1-3). Violence is most typically an outgrowth of conflict when peaceful.."
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Juvenile Delinquency and Violent Crime, 1990.
This paper examines the rising rate of juvenile crime: Causes, effects and social reaction.
2,475 words (approx. 9.9 pages), 9 sources, AU$ 126.95
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"Crime committed in America by people under eighteen years of age is increasing at an alarming rate. Further, the level of violent crimes, where assault and/or murder is involved also is increasing. The reasons for this are many, ranging from such contemporary problems as drugs, one-parent homes, television's influence, poverty and racial prejudices. The purpose of this paper will to be examine the rising rate of juvenile crime, including a look at the causes, the effect on the public and society's reaction.
The FBI crime count for 1986-which showed an unexpected 12 percent rise in violent crime reports nationwide--said that nearly one in ten accused murderers are under the age of eighteen. Between 1983 and 1987, arrests of those over eighteen for murder jumped 22.2 percent while ... "
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Women, Violent Crimes and Prison, 2002.
A discussion of the relationship between women, violence and prison with an emphasis on the Canadian prison system.
1,900 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 9 sources, AU$ 102.95
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This paper explores these threads and assesses whether the presence of such commonalities could be used to predict whether women are likely to commit violent behaviors, as well as the position of women within prisons. This paper focuses on the Canadian prison system.
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Violent Juvenile Crime, 1993.
Causes, theories, socioeconomics, relations with parents, incidence, intervention and the role of schools.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 19 sources, AU$ 114.95
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" The rising tide of juvenile violence is one of the core issues facing contemporary American society and, indeed, many other societies in the world. Attempts to explain, or even to understand, why young people today are resorting to levels of violence almost unknown a decade ago are often just vague generalizations which have been similarly applied to (less or non-violent) teens in the 1950s, '60s, '70s, and '80s.
Academicians have theorized that there is a
subculture of violence [which] proposes that variations in the use of violent behavior stem from the adherence to subcultural normative systems that support and encourage violence. . . . [T]he violent subculture promotes a relatively greater number of conditions under which violence is expected or required of its.."
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The Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act Of 1994, 1995.
Analyzes the political and public debate, self-interest and elite pluralist models and provisions (third strike, assault weapons and police funding).
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 17 sources, AU$ 80.95
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"CRIME PREVENTION: ANALYSIS OF THE ISSUE
The Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 was signed into law by President Clinton on 13 September 1994 (Idleson, 1995, pp. 367-369). There was opposition to the bill in the Congress (Masci, 1994, pp. 2488-2492. The source of most of this opposition, however, was Republican legislators who would vote against a resolution praising God if such a resolution were offered by President Clinton or indeed by any Democrat. The game of political insanity being played by congressional Republicans, however, does not mean that serious and thoughtful opposition does not or should not exist in relation to various provisions of the crime bill or to the omission from that bill of various proposals dealing with crime.
The battle over the crime bill in 1994 was between the ..."
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Capital Punishment and Violent Crime, 2000.
A personal analysis of the benefits of capital punishment and moral questions around the issue.
1,565 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 10 sources, AU$ 74.95
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A personal analysis of the importance of capital punishment for the prevention of future murders. The author provides information on capital punishment, its history and public opinion on the subject to support his argument.
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"When someone has raped and murdered a child, that person has relinquished his right to live. The reason I favor capital punishment is because I have so much regard for human life. Murder is the most terrible crime there is. Anything less than the death penalty is an insult to the victim and society. It says, in effect that we do not value the victim?s life enough to punish the killer fully. How many criminals have been let out of prison only to go on killing, raping, and stealing? Why should we allow criminals to harm innocent children, women, and men? No one can deny that the execution of a murderer is a horrible spectacle. But we must not forget that murder is more horrible. The penalty should be exacted only after the guilt is established beyond the shadow of a doubt and only for willful, premeditated murder. But the law of capital punishment must stand, no matter how often a criminal begs for mercy. After all, the victim did not receive mercy. Words are not enough to show that life is sacred. Active justice must be administered when the sacredness of life is violated."
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Causes & Treatment of Violent Juvenile Crime in the U.S., 2001.
Studies rationale, purpose, research methods to be used. Extensive literature review examines confliciting theories, risk factors & treatments. Abstract. Table of Contents.
3,150 words (approx. 12.6 pages), 57 sources, AU$ 161.95
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"The purpose of this research paper will be to investigate the conflicting theories on causes and treatment of violent juvenile crime in the United States. A review of the literature on the proposed subject will be performed and findings will be critically analyzed to provide an integration of information.
The literature review to be analyzed will include the following subjects relevant to the topic: an introduction to juvenile crime, with trends and prevalence, state and federal activities, and criminal justice; conflicting theories, with the POM theory, social control theory, social bonding theory, and containment theory; causes of juvenile crime, including risk..."
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