Articles related to "Criminal Justice"



Regional Particularism in Victorian Criminal Justice
Book review on a book about criminal justice in Victorian Kent during the middle and late nineteenth century.

Tales from the West Texas Dust
This is the introduction to an in-depth series of interviews, articles, etc. to what goes on behind the doors of the Texas criminal justice system.
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Tales from the West Texas Dust
This is an article used to describe the author's recent personal experiences in dealing with the families of prisoners.
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Tales from the West Texas Dust
Continuation of June 2 article.
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Tales from the West Texas Dust
This is an interview with FIJM founder Don Castleberry.
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Tales from the West Texas Dust
Part I of a special interview with Randy and Rosie Williamson.
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Tales from the West Texas Dust
Part II of an interview with Randy Williamson.
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Tales from the West Texas Dust
The editor's reflections on what it might be like to be in a police officer's shoes for one shift.
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Tales from the West Texas Dust: SPECIAL CONTEST
Announcement of a special question/essay contest on the Texas criminal justice system
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TALES...BEHIND THE BARS
Editor's special interview with himself on his experiences as a grand juror.
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The High Cost of Crime
Bringing crooks and predators to justice is a laudable social goal in any civil society. But, does the high cost of crime give taxpayers value for their money?
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Shifting Images of the Criminal in Victorian England (bk review)
This is a book review of Martin Wiener's book on the shifting image of the criminal from early Victorian England to late Victorian England.

Tales from the West Texas Dust
Special wrapup of the 76th Legislature through an interview with Rep. Carl Isett (R--Lubbock)
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What is criminology?
What is criminology: My understanding of the discipline, and its promise for the future. Special Guest Author Evan Spencer Provides a comprehensive explanation of Criminology to help eliminate some of the confusion you folks may have. While this discipline is not forensic psychology the often overlap. So take a look.
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A Downward Trend
The number of death sentences and executions in the U.S. has dropped in recent years. Are we witnessing a new trend?
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Critical Incident Stress Management
Police Psychology doesn't always involve criminals. Police officers have one of the worlds most stressful jobs. Critical Incident Stress Management was created to deal with these stessors.
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Intellectual Disabilities and the Justice System
Being characteristically suggestible and eager to please persons in authority, people with mental retardation often confess to capital crimes they did not commit.
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Puerto Rican Businessmen Face Chinese Justice
After enduring several weeks of primitive prison conditions, four businessmen from Puerto Rico are to be formally indicted on criminal charges in Shanghai, China.
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TALES...BEHIND THE BARS
Part I of an interview with Rev. Jeff Black, pastor of St. Barnabas Episcopal Church in Austin
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Terrorist and Criminals Fingertip Identification
Terrorists and criminals can be identified in two hours or less by their fingerprints using the FBI's Integrated Automatic Fingerprint Identification System.
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DNA of Criminals - Help to Wrongly Convicted
Should close relatives of criminals be DNA profiled or is it a violation of civil liberties? Will kinship analysis aid the criminal justice system or abuse human rights?
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The level of punishment must strike a balance.
Special guest author Evan Spencer (saves my but again - sorry family emergency) ... With this look at the multiple methods of correctional system punishment. An intriguing and thought provoking read.
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Critical Media Analysis of "Law and Order"
Colorado State University student Tara Egemo examines <i>Law and Order</i>'s resistance to "the cultural stigma that the law is held in the hands of incompetent buffoons."
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Fetal Alcohol Disorder and the Justice System
More than 60% of prisoners are likely to have been affected by alcohol in utero. It costs appoximately $120,000/yr to "house" a young offender and $82,000 for an adult.
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Forensic Science for Beginners
Forensic Science has become a popular topic of conversation, especially forensic psychology and the art or science of criminal profiling.
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O.J. Simpson: A Tragic Figure of Epic Proportion
After obtaining stardom both on and off the football field, O.J. Simpson has been reduced to a negative caricature of himself, forever associated with murder and mayhem.
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Sociology Major
Students who are interested in social issues might consider a major in sociology, or the study of human interaction in society and groups.
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Tales from the West Texas Dust
Part VI of an interview with Randy and Rosie Williamson
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The Economic Impact of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse
Alcohol and drug abuse have reached epidemic proportions in America. While they have a negative consequence for all, there is a special negative impact upon the economy.
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ITV3 Crime Thriller Awards
The inaugural ITV3 Crime Thriller Awards are about to celebrate the genre's great novels, films and television dramas of 2008.
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Sexual Predators: Internet Danger to Children
Internet danger to children from sexual predators continues to be a concern to parents. Project Safe Childhood combats technological stalking and on-line exploitation.
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Justice, Texas Style
The Supreme Court, busy as always this time of the year, will scrutinize no less that three Texas death penalty cases this term. This article shows you one reason why the Lone Star State is on the High Court's hotseat.
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Principles of Criminal Liability
A crime has been charged. The defendant pleads not guilty. What must the state prove? Why?
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The Bertillonage System
The Bertillonage System, developed toward the end of the 19th century, was a very precise means of determining identity based on measurement, though it did not last long.
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Why America Slept
Complacent at the end of the Cold War, America largely ignored the threat posed by rising Islamic extremism. The history of this complacency is docuemnted int Gerald Posner's "Why America Slept"
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Forensic Psycholgy Graduate Programs
A comprehensive list of Forensic Psychology graduate programs throughout the world.
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Antisocial Personality Information
This interview series with forensic psychologist Duane Dobbert explores the world of the pathologically narcissistic.
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Antisocial Personality Types
Are there different degrees of Antisocial Personality Disorder, or is it all or nothing? Is recovery possible? Dr. Duane Dobbert shares his professional opinion.
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April Poet – Etheridge Knight
Born April 19, 1931, in Corinth, Mississippi, Knight joined the Army in 1947. He served in Korea, where he suffered shrapnel wounds. He was discharged in 1957.
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ITV3 Crime Thriller Winners
The top criminal minds working in television, film and novels have been celebrated at the first ITV3 Crime Thriller Awards.
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Police Clearance Certificates
Visa and immigration application, security industry, teachers and other occupations require candidates to present the authorities with a record of their criminal profile.
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Racist Organization Bankrupted in Kentucky
In a letter to supporters, the Southern Poverty Law Center declared a victory over the Imperial Klans of America which is expected to cripple the organization.
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School Safety Programs That Work
Proactive decisions have contributed to the decline in school violence in America's public schools.
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Surprising Facts about ADD / ADHD
A few facts and statistics about ADD and ADHD that may surprise you.
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U.S., Iraq Near Security Deal, Minus Timetable
A revised security pact between the United States and Iraq outlines goals for an American departure, but leaves wiggle room for both Baghdad and Washington.
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What is a Plea Bargain?
Plea bargains are an essential part of the criminal justice system, and provide an efficient way to resolve criminal court cases.
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Alcohol Abuse Inpatient Treatment
Some recovering alcoholics require inpatient treatment, which can be obtained from medical detoxification programs, therapeutic communities, and halfway houses.
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Causes of Antisocial Personality
Psychologist specializing in personality disorders discusses the possible etiology of antisocial personality.
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Characteristics of Antisocial Personalty
Psychologist Duane Dobbert discusses characteristic traits of the cold, calculating and violent antisocial personality; diagnosis Antisocial Personality Disorder (ASPD).
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College Shootings and Gun Control
The National Rifle Association web site, (NRA) offers condolences to Family's of victims of Virginia Tech on their Home Page. What they said, and what they omitted.
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