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Solitary Confinement, 2002.
A discussion of the effects of solitary confinement on the criminal justice system of a just and moral society.
1,049 words (approx. 4.2 pages), 5 sources, MLA, AU$ 52.95
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This paper examines how the practice of confining a prisoner to a state prison offering only the most minimal of human contact remains as controversial as it is well-established. It looks at the history of the practice and analyzes how the reasoning behind the action often is described as being proactive but whether to protect the prisoner from harm at the hands of other inmates or to minimize his own potential for harming others, it cannot be denied that the step also represents a profound form of punishment. It puts forward the argument of how a nation which proudly bears the banner of ?human rights? when negotiating with other countries can continue to exercise an activity which, in the minds of many, is a very real form of psychological torture.
Outline
Introduction (Posing the Question)
Super-Max Prisons (Defining the Activity)
The Residents (Those Who Live In Solitary Confinement)
Cruel and Unusual? (Can We Afford to Continue?)
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"The effectiveness of solitary confinement promoted its widespread use throughout the following centuries within the borders of the United States. There were occasional variations of the theme, such as in the early existence of the very famous Alcatraz Prison, where prisoners were allowed to physically associate but were strictly forbidden to speak to one another. But in general, the original blueprint remained the most widely-utilized model while evolving toward the exaggeration of the concept, the ?Super-Max? prisons. "
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Electronically-Monitored Home Confinement, 2004.
A discussion on the pros and cons of electronically-monitored home confinement as an alternative sentencing.
1,778 words (approx. 7.1 pages), 6 sources, MLA, AU$ 83.95
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This paper examines how electronically-monitored home confinement (EMHC) is a process used as an alternative to jail or prison and how it is usually instated as a condition or alternative method of probation or parole. It looks at how electronically-monitored home confinement uses modern technology to make sure that offenders ares following the rules stated when they were released from custody and how, since their development in the mid 1960s, the EMHC programs have grown quickly across the United States.
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History
Offenders
Conditions
Devices
Legality
Pros
Cons
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"From its early beginnings till around 1987 most of the people being used for the EMHC program were the first offenders or people found guilty only of non-violent crimes such as the major traffic offences and property offences which made them considered ?less risky offenders? or not to be considered a threat to society. Even though they were of lesser crimes they were still considered to be in need of supervision. Since 1988, EMHC has started to be used for the monitoring or house arrest of offenders of more serious crimes such as: theft, burglary, criminal conspiracy, and drug trafficking. Electronically monitored home confinement has also grown to include more uses besides probationers and parolees growing to include juvenile offenders, offenders released from institutional and correctional facilities, and even higher risk offenders such as people awaiting trial for offences including homicide."
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The Benefits and Dangers of Solitude, 2008.
This paper analyzes the experience of solitary confinement in May Sarton's "Journal of a Solitude" and "The Rewards of Living a Solitary Life" and in the 2000 film "Castaway," directed by Robert Zemeckis.
1,319 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 3 sources, MLA, AU$ 64.95
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The paper explores how solitary confinement proves a challenge to the author and poet May Sarton, as well as the protagonist Chuck Noland of "Castaway," the 2000 film based upon the real-life experiences of a FedEx employee tragically stranded on a desert island. The paper examines the profoundly different responses of the two characters to solitude. The paper explains that Noland is a man trapped against his will on an island with only a volleyball, while Sarton has recourse to friends and simply chooses to live alone, in relatively comfortable circumstances.
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"Both works suggest that human beings are fundamentally social animals to some degree, and need companionship as a way of remaining mentally stable, emotionally centered, and sane. However, because Sarton's solitude is occasionally broken with some visits from other people, it does not have the soul-destroying character that Noland's solitude has. Because Sarton's solitude is chosen, she can take delight in the spiritual rewards provided by a life apart from the hustle, bustle, and time constraints of the rest of the social world. And perhaps most importantly of all, even though Hanks learns a great deal during his time on the island, because Sarton embarked upon her solitary life with a purpose, to pursue a fruitful writing career and to avoid the distractions of too much society, she enjoys her time alone"
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?The Rewards of Living a Solitary Life?, 2005.
This paper discusses the value of solitude as presented by May Sarton in "The Rewards of Living a Solitary Life".
970 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 1 source, MLA, AU$ 50.95
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This paper explains that poet and essayist May Sarton believes that being in solitude does not automatically make one a hero or a crazy hermit; instead, solitude can be a potentially beneficial state for those who chose it or for those who must chose it. The author points out that Sarton states the ability to live in solitude constructively has given her the ability to emerge as a writer with a unique voice. The paper concludes that solitude is necessary to understand a person's true self but it also is quite true that, without adequate socialization, all of the benefits of solitude accrued in the individual heart can never be fully reaped by the individual or by society.
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"This assertion, although stark, causes the reader to think of how many times he or she may have changed his or her true opinion in words, but not in thought. One pretends to change one's mind, based upon one's loved ones and one's friend's advice and world perspective, are shifted and amended. The common wisdom may be simply that-common, but not necessarily right, and accepted because everyone thinks that way. It may not even be that all human beings believe the cliches they circulate, regarding race, religion, gender or even such ethical assertions that 'it's an ill wind that blows nobody good.' Living alone, and not being forced to amend one's opinions and life to others, allows the uniqueness of every human soul to emerge without such amendment. In solitude, soaked in the juices of one's own character, fermenting alone, every human character emerges as something of a genius, according to Sarton."
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Solitary Software Application Developers, 1997.
2,140 words (approx. 8.6 pages), 27 sources, AU$ 96.95
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This literature review concentrates on two main areas: the problems and issues faced by solitary developers working small-scale software projects, and the use and problems of 4GL "production" tools in this development environment. It presents the solitary applications developer in a holistic manner, and discusses the issues and problems of this ever-expanding group of computer professionals.
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"The proliferation of PC-based computers in the work environment, and the realized utility they can provide, has spawned the growing need for "small-scale" software application development. Traditional software engineering has sometimes dismissed these "small" projects as not being worthy of serious attention, but such projects increasingly make up the bread and butter of many developers? responsibility (McConnell, 1997). A "1 x 3" project, whereas one developer works for 3 months to complete the application, may not be a business mission-critical commodity but end-users of these applications still expect to receive a usable, reliable, quality software product. Many of these applications are built using fourth generation language (4GL) development environments (i.e. Visual Basic, Delphi, PowerBuilder) that allow applications developers to quickly produce GUI-based applications such as database information systems, task/domain-specific applications, and client/server based software (Harrison et. al., 1995; Komiya, 1993). The application development is usually done in close proximity or coordination with the ultimate end user(s) of the application."
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Preventing Fatalities in Confined Spaces, 2007.
A manual that looks at established rescue procedures as a result of the growing number of worker deaths.
1,992 words (approx. 8.0 pages), 8 sources, MLA, AU$ 91.95
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The paper discusses the statistics of worker deaths where 60% of these are deaths of would-be rescuers. The paper explains that the lack of established rescue procedures and the workers failing to follow technical data provided are among the causes of the fatalities. The paper therefore presents a manual that discusses entry, confined space entry, entry permit, enclosed area, hazards and safe entry. The manual contains an emergency response plan and roles, ten requirements for fuel systems confined space, guidelines for fuel systems safety and an occupational, physical and respiratory protection program.
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Introduction
Entry, Confined Space Entry, Entry Permit
Enclosed Area, Oxygen Deficient Atmosphere, Safe Entry
The Entry Chief, Entrant, Attendant, Runner and Monitor
Requirements for Training
Maintenance Requirements
Conclusion
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"Entry is any act, which results in any part of an employee's body breaching the plane of the opening of a confined space or enclosed area (Porter). It includes any ensuing work in a confined space or enclosed area. Entry into a fuel tank can be in the form of fuel leaks, structural problems, fuel quantity problems, or NDI inspections (Porter)."
"A confined space is one that is large enough for a body to enter, has limited means for entry or exit, and is not designed for continuous occupancy (Porter). A confined space must meet all these three conditions in order to be considered a confined space. All aircraft fuel tanks are considered "permit-required" confined spaces, according to T.O 1-1-3. Center-wing dry bay will be tested with 514 Bacharach before entry for inspection or fuel maintenance (Porter)."
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The Life of a Barbarian as Told from The Confines of Exile, 2002.
This paper presents a review of Domingo Faustino Sarmiento's "Facundo: Or, Civilization and Barbarism."
490 words (approx. 2.0 pages), 0 sources, AU$ 25.95
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The writer of this paper presents the reader with a overview of the book's content and meaning. The true tale of the life of Quiroga and the events of the Argentina revolution are also discussed in this review with reference to the book.
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The authors of literary works often use their words to convey meaning or a lesson. The author uses ideas and creates the scenario in which the reader can feel that he or she has become a part of the story or time frame in the book. It is not unusual for a reader to close a good book with a sense of longing for the story to continue. This is the case in Domingo Faustino Sarmiento's; Facundo : Or, Civilization and Barbarism."
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The Wen Ho Lee Case, 2002.
Examines the accusations of leaking classified information brought against this Chinese-American doctor and the reaction of the Chinese American community.
2,917 words (approx. 11.7 pages), 8 sources, MLA, AU$ 125.95
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The United States of America is a melting pot of various communities who have been residing in the country for generations. They feel assimilated into the American culture where many of them have been born and brought up in the U.S. and hence have remote connections with the country of their ancestors. However, there are times when these communities are in doubt over their assimilation. This paper studies the case of Wen Ho Lee - an employer of the Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL). Dr. Lee, a Taiwanese-born American was accused of tampering, altering and concealing classified information, as well as with removing secret weapons files from the Los Alamos computers. The paper describes the Asian-American community's anger against Dr. Lee's 9-month solitary confinement before he was freed in 1999 and their claims that his arrest was made on the grounds of racial prejudice.
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"Congressman Mike Honda D-San Jose also contributed by taking the petition to President George Bush. The campaign has been founded and led by Cecilia Chang of Fremont who believes that the fight is not for Wen Ho Lee alone but the entire nation that it represents which includes every American of Asian descent. She added that such organized response would guard and protect the Asian Americans against what may happen in the future. The campaign for getting as many signatures in support of Wen Ho Lee as possible extended itself to the internet where the supporters signed up online at www.wenholee.org. The petition campaign was co-sponsored by the Sacramento Chinese American Political Action Committee, East Bay Asian Voters Consortium, Association of North California Chinese Schools, South Alameda County Peace and Justice Coalition, and Joint Chinese University Alumni Association of Southern California. Endorsers included Citizens for a Better Community (Fremont), Honolulu Japanese American Citizens League and United Muslims of America (Sunnyvale) ."
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The Effectiveness of Seclusion, 2002.
This paper reviews the use of seclusion - the isolation of patients who may be dangerous to others or themselves - around the world, within the field of psychiatry.
3,038 words (approx. 12.2 pages), 16 sources, APA, AU$ 129.95
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Seclusion is an intervention widely used and has a long history within psychiatric care. The paper shows that literature over the past ten years suggests seclusion is effective in control of violent/aggressive behaviors. However, the concept of seclusion has been too often interchanged with the concept of solitary confinement, as is the rationale for initiation of seclusion and this would lead to questioning the intended outcome for the patient. This paper reviews the literature in relation to the use of seclusion and asks the question: Is seclusion used as a therapeutic nursing intervention? For the purpose of this paper, the literature reviewed focuses on primary research around the subject of seclusion as an intervention with the patients and nursing staff?s perceptions being explored.
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"Within mental health nursing practice there are routines and responses which require ongoing critique and review. With decreasing length of admission and increased acuity, today the challenge for the nurse is to maintain the therapeutic milieu while maintaining the safety of patients and staff. The rights of the patient to receive treatment appropriate their needs is involved in this balance and interventions chosen by staff are reflected directly in the outcomes for the patient."
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Interpersonal Skills and Communication, 2005.
An overview of the importance of good communication skills.
1,724 words (approx. 6.9 pages), 21 sources, APA, AU$ 80.95
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This paper examines how communication is a process by which we produce signals ourselves and receive and interpret the signals of others, using our five senses. The senses, used for human communication, are hearing/sound production, sight, touch, smell and taste. It also discusses the importance of non-verbal communication. The film "To Live Again" about the rescue and rehabilitation of a young woman after 16 years of solitary confinement in her own room at the hands of her mentally-ill mother, is used as an example to demonstrate the importance of good communication skills.
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"The Johari model of the self or four selves provides insight into the role of self-awareness in communication. 'The Johari Window' is a model of constant size, but each section can vary, from very small to very large. As one aspect diminishes, one or more of the others expand. Similarly, as one section grows, one or more of the others must get smaller to accommodate the growth (Luft, 1984). The model has four basic areas, or quadrants, each of which represents a different aspect of the self; not separate pieces, but interactive and interdependent parts of the whole. The areas are the open self, the blind self, the hidden self and the unknown self (DeVito, 2001)."
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38770-Jena-Inmate-Juvenile.doc, 2008.
This paper discusses cases of juvenile abuse at a Jena, Louisiana prison run by Wackenhut Corrections Corporation, the world's largest for-profit prison operator.
940 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 2 sources, MLA, AU$ 48.95
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This paper reviews the way six juvenile offenders were brutalized by guards, deprived of basic rights and kept sequestered in solitary confinement. The author illustrates the dangers of not properly screening applicants for positions, which put the successful candidates in positions of great power over others, such as juvenile offenders. The paper also points out how this case brings into sharp relief the need for better oversight of privately-run facilities across America. The paper concludes that events, such as these, should not happen; therefore, it is imperative that government, regulatory bodies and organizations have in place strict compliance guidelines that protect inmates from unscrupulous associates, administrators and prison staff.
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"To give a full understanding of the depravity of those who abused these young people, it is worth noting that one of the victims was actually compelled to lie on the floor (on his stomach) with a guard's boot pressed squarely against his back. At first glance, that does not seem like a "big deal" - but the victim was recovering from gunshot wounds and was wearing a colostomy bag at the time. Suffice it to say, the pressure exerted upon his back was enough to cause him excruciating pain."
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The Geographies of "American Beauty", 2005.
A discussion of feminine confinement and control, as shown in the film "American Beauty" (1999).
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 2 sources, AU$ 51.95
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The paper analyzes the Oscar-winning film American Beauty (1999), which presents a complex vision of gender relations in contemporary American suburbia. Through a critical evaluation of the film with reference to scholarly work on the geography of gender, this paper demonstrates the radical degree to which American Beauty visualizes feminine confinement and control, while showing pathological feminine power in suburban space. The paper further analyzes how the perception of confinement may seem unusual in a film such as American Beauty whose cinematography at various points - such as the opening - emphasize the wide expanses of suburban life.
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"As For Me and My Town", 2002.
Examines the depiction of setting and characterin the form of small town confinement and hypocrisy in Sinclair Ross' "As for Me and My Town".
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 2 sources, AU$ 76.95
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This essay will argue the thesis that the depiction of confinement and hypocrisy in small town life in "As for Me and My Town" reflects as much the character of the narrator as an "objective" view of small town life in general. As will be seen, through this subtle way, the author both creates setting and character at the same time.
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Wordsworth and Ashbery: Two Poems, 2007.
An analysis of John Ashbery's poem "Le livre est sur la table" as a response to William Wordsworth's poem "The Solitary Reaper."
1,837 words (approx. 7.3 pages), 0 sources, AU$ 84.95
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This paper discusses two poems, "The Solitary Reaper," by the English poet William Wordsworth, and "Le livre est sur la table," by the U.S. poet John Ashbery. The writer analyzes both poems in detail and shows how Wordsworth's poem, in the Romantic tradition, stresses the importance of the human imagination, emotions and perception over rationality and reason, by inciting the reader to fill in the material details that the poet does not provide. Ashbery in his poem also omits the physical details of a woman to play with the Romantic notion that imagination is what gives shape to beauty, but points out the sexual fantasy involved in so doing. The writer explains how Ashbery poses questions to his reader to reveal the flaws in engaging the imagination through a woman, and instead, incites the imagination in a new deductive reasoning way.
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"Wordsworth makes the woman less accessible to that part of ourselves that perceives through sight, yet engages the imagination by omitting particularities. Wordsworth does not use any descriptive diction to create an internal visage of the woman and her physical characteristics in the reader's mind's eye. Interestingly, her pose is the only tangible information we gather from Wordsworth. She is a reaper, bent over her grain, singing. Her song, however, like her physical appearance, is indecipherable to the reader. This omission of physical details is aided by Wordsworth overall use of commonplace diction in the poem. For example, the line "For old, unhappy, far-off things" is simple in construction and simultaneously relies on the reader's imagination to flesh out the lack of description of the "things" he speaks of."
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Minorities within the Juvenile Justice System, 2002.
Investigates the Juvenile Justice Sytem Policy and the theory of disproportionate minority confinement.
2,400 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 5 sources, AU$ 128.95
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This paper explores the policies that the Juvenile Justice System has created to deal with juvenile offenders, in order to assess whether there is indeed an inherent propensity within the criminal justice system to sentence young minority offenders to correctional institutions in comparable crimes committed by white majority offenders.
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Is Prison Effective?, 2007.
A literature review essay on the article "The Use of Prison Confinement in the Treatment of Drunk Drivers" by Daniel P. LeClair.
1,368 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 2 sources, MLA, AU$ 65.95
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The paper presents twelve key questions pertaining to the article addressed. The article researches how prison, used as a punishment for drunk drivers, impacts the offenders. The paper discusses how the article uses a specific treatment center to research the affects of alcohol, treatment and how the elements impact the alcoholics who go through the program. The paper explains how this study determined that programs like the Longwood Treatment Center are more effective to the reduction of drunk driving offenses than the standard prison.
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"The research was designed to provide both qualitative and quantitative research. The author of the study was clear to address the fact that the exploratory nature of the research provided a natural consequence of qualitative research becoming predominate throughout the study and result discussion.
"The research questions that included demographics and past criminal histories of course were the foundational basis for quantitative data gathering, however the true meat of the research was answered through the use of observations and conversations, which of course act as a perfect foundational basis for the gathering of qualitative data."
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