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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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.
Andrea Yates: A Victim of Injustice and Neglect: This article explores the case of Andrea Yates, who killed her five children in 2001 while experiencing a psychotic episode caused by postpartum depression and schizophrenia. The article claims that Yates was a victim of injustice and neglect by the criminal justice and mental health systems, which failed to provide her with proper treatment, diagnosis, and support. The article also criticizes the role of police, prosecutors, and the public in demonizing and stigmatizing Yates, instead of recognizing her mental illness and offering her compassion.
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Delve into the risks of pornography - is it about consumption, production, or societal prejudice?
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The Flawed Process of Criminal Investigation and Serial Killers: An examination of the factors that hinder law enforcement from linking cases to a common offender, such as bias, lack of expertise, and cost of training.
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Child sex offenders are often subject to laws and policies that are unclear and based on emotions rather than facts. This article argues for the use of treatment and supervision that are based on evidence and suited to different kinds of offenders and situations. By giving longer sentences to serious offenders and helping lower-risk offenders to change their behavior, policymakers can improve the justice system. Moreover, by exploring the reasons behind sexual offenses, they can create more realistic and effective laws and policies that tackle the problem at its source.
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The death penalty is a controversial issue that has been debated for centuries. However, the facts are clear: the death penalty does not deter crime, it is prone to errors and abuses, and it inflicts unnecessary pain and suffering on the condemned and their families. In this article, we will examine the arguments and evidence against the death penalty and show why it is a barbaric practice that should be abolished.
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Unveiling the Truth: Lessons from the Stanford Prison Experiment The Stanford Prison Experiment shed light on the disturbing behavioral dynamics within prison environments, demonstrating the profound impact of unchecked authority. The study revealed that the prison setting has a profound effect on fostering aggressive and violent behavior in both inmates and guards. Moreover, the experiment highlighted the influence of individual differences in shaping behavior, emphasizing the need for comprehensive training for those in positions of authority. While criticisms of the experiment's simulated nature have been voiced, the findings underscore the urgent need to reconsider the punitive nature of prisons and its detrimental effects on individuals.
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Ethical research is integral to the criminal justice system improvement & operation. Ethics guides program development, resource allocation, & policy creation.
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