Sociology, Crime, & Cures
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A 4 page paper that considers sociological crime theories as they relate to five specific approaches to curing crime. This paper demonstrates the effective elements of each of these approaches. Differential, social bonding, etc;-- are discussed. Bibliography includes 2 sources.
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Sociology, Crime, & Cures # 2
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A 4 page paper that considers sociological crime theories as they relate to five specific approaches to curing crime. The writer demonstrates the effective elements of each of these approaches. Southerland's theory of crime causation is among the many ideas analyzed and measures for 'curing' crime are assessed. Bibliography includes 2 sources.
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The Evolution Of Crime & Punishment
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A 15 page research paper tracing the origins of criminal justice from the days of Ancient Babylonia to the present. The writer is particularly concerned with different types of punishment and how they represented the socio-religious beliefs of their respective eras. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Sex Offender Registries
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A 5 page paper on sex offender registries and Megan's Law, how they affect the ex-cons and the legal and social problems associated with them, most notably civil rights vs. protection of children, and also the fact that the registers themselves are not perfect. The writer argues that although these problems exist, advocates say that even if one child's life is helped/saved, the Megan Law will have been worth it. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Sex Offenders / Treatment Programs
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A 9 page research paper that provides an overview of literature on treatment programs for sex offenders, and presents a potential integrative program based on the literature. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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Sexual Offenders
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An 8 page paper involving a literature review of research conducted in the field of sexual offense. Issues addressed include socioeconomic notions, masturbation, drug therapy, testosterone levels, and previous experience with molestation as a child. All information illustrates that there is no single cause or reason behind the deviant behavior. Bibliography lists 20 sources.
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Serial Killers & Sociological Theories
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This 5 page paper explores sociological theories that may explain the phenomenon of serial murder, focusing upon on the most appropriate, the concept of anomie. Bibliography cites 5 sources.
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Edmund Kemper III
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In 8 pages the author discusses serial killer Edmund Kemper, the Co-Ed Killer. Explanation from a causation perspective is delved into as what could have been done to stop this behavior. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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John Wayne Gacy / The Killer Clown
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A 6 page research paper on the serial killer John Wayne Gacy who bears the dubious distinction of being America's most successful serial killer with a death total of 33 young males. The writer relates the latest information that the psychiatric community has pertaining to the motivation of men like Gacy and shows how this relates to Gacy's life. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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