Whichever side of the law they are on, the bastards of justice and injustice continue to cause havoc. Here, we examine the perpetrators and protectors to determine the true bastards of justice and injustice.
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Andrea Yates & The Misunderstood Biological Influences on Criminal Behavior
The Tragedy of Andrea Yates: A Case Study of Criminal Justice and Mental Health Failure: This article analyzes the case of Andrea Yates, who confessed to drowning her five children in 2001 as a result of her severe mental illness. The article shows how Yates’ case illustrates the failure of the criminal justice and mental health systems to effectively deal with mentally ill offenders, who often face harsh punishment, inadequate treatment, and social stigma. The article also highlights the lack of research, education, and awareness on mental health issues among law enforcement, legal professionals, and the general public.
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Pornography: Freedom of Speech, Public Health Issue, or Just Christian Bigots?
Explore the risks of pornography: is it the consumption, production, or Christian prejudices that pose the real dangers?
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Serial Killers: The Criminal Investigation Process
How Serial Killers Expose the Weaknesses of Criminal Investigation: A critical analysis of how bias, lack of expertise, and limited resources affect the ability of law enforcement to catch and stop serial offenders.
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Child & Adult Sex Offenders: Justice & Treatment Failure
The ineffective laws and policies targeting child sex offenders are a result of ambiguous definitions and emotional responses rather than scientific evidence. This article emphasizes the need for evidence-based treatment and supervision, tailored to individual offender types and circumstances. By increasing incarceration time for severe crimes and providing effective interventions for lower-risk offenders, policymakers can achieve better justice outcomes. Additionally, understanding the causes of sexual offenses is crucial in developing more practical laws and policies that address the root of the problem.
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The Death Penalty is Not an Effective Crime Deterrent
History has no problem repeating itself when it comes to the issue of the death penalty. Every year the issue of the death penalty surfaces and the argument continues against the vast data in opposition to capital punishment.
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The Stanford Prison Experiment: The Bastards of Prisons
The Stanford Prison Experiment revealed unsettling truths about the impact of prison environments on human behavior, particularly the role of authority in fostering aggression. The study not only highlighted the influence of individual behavior but also underscored the need for proper training for those in positions of authority. Despite criticisms of its simulated nature, the experiment's findings urge a reevaluation of the punitive nature of prisons, emphasizing the need for a more rehabilitative approach to prevent the exacerbation of violent behavior in both inmates and custodians.
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Understanding the Importance of Ethics in Criminal Justice Research
Research ethics are important to the study of criminal justice because they ensure that research is conducted in a manner that follows sound evidence-based practices and also abides by the humane treatment of individuals.
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