Misha
Working professional helping people resolve their tax issues with the State and Federal Taxing authorities. Also enjoys volunteering and spending time with family and friends.
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I have a Masters degree in Communications, Faciliation/Restorative Justice. I have a Bachelors degree in Criminal Justice Administration.Interests
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The Out-Reach Project: Restorative Justice in Action Within Families and CommunitiesFor one of my college courses I came up with a way to elminate wasteful spending on incarceration in relation to drug useage. This is what my program would look like.
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Fairness in Mediation: The Different Types of Mediator StylesThis is a college paper written regarding ways to keep an unbiased approach when mediating, as well the different mediation styles used.
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Cultural Awareness in MediationThis essay discusses how to be culturally aware of people's differences within the field of mediation.
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The Truth Behind Sexless RelationshipsMany relationships fail due to lack of sex. Can your relationship stand the test of time?
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Surviving a Hairtastrophe: The Bad PermMost women have had bad perms but there are things you can do to help ease your suffering.
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The Evils of Predatory Lending in Student LoansPredatory lending is becoming increasingly more common in the student loan sector. This article discusses the problems associated with this type of lending. -
Bruce Campbell: a B Movie Actor Finds SuccessBruce Campbell made his career as a B movie actor, he has been in the entertainment industry since 1979. He is currently starring in Burn Notice, a hit show on the USA Network. -
Why You Should Keep an Accident Kit in Your CarAccidents happen everyday. You never know when you may be in one, so in the mean time you must be prepared. -
Are Cell Phone Numbers Going Public?It has been a long time rumor that cell phone numbers are going public. I examine the myth and the truth surrounding this matter. -
What Can We Expect from an Obama Presidency?Obama will be our next President in a matter of days. I analyze what we can expect. -
Privilege Power and Difference: This Book is Not for the Intelligent MindedI discuss the reasons that people should not waste their time reading this book. -
Fat Girls Must Love Themselves FirstAs a fat woman, I have had it with the term BBW, it is a generic way to say what should be said, fat.
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Hypothetical Questions We Ask OurselvesThe timeless questions that we may ask ourselves regarding what makes us happy in our lives is examined.
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Chinese Women Strive to Be Part of Western Culture Through Plastic SurgeryThe cosmetic surgery industry is booming despite the downfall in the global and Chinese economy.
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Obama Critics Come Out in Numbers to CriticizeThings are already getting hectic in Washington even before Obama gets elected!
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Death by Texting: the Negligence of People Who Drive and TextUnfortunately, we are a society which relies heavily on technology. This technology is increasingly becoming more responsible for accidents and deaths. -
Throwing Away Your Crutches of Blame, And Learning How to Take Accountability for Your ActionsLearning how to take accountability for your actions can take a lot of work, but will be better in the long run. Blaming others is a hard habit to break. -
Examining the Type A Personality, Could This Personality Be at Higher Risk for Health Problems?Type A personalities are more likely to be at risk for heart attacks. This article examines the traits and reasoning behind it.
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Dear Dr. Phil, Your Book Almost Ruined My Marriage!Relationship rescue was a regurgitation of exercises that were not helpful to my relationship. It caused stress and tension in my marriage! -
Using the SRQ3 Method: Increasing Your Information RetentionThe use of the SRQ3 method can greatly increase your retention of information.
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Why Do We Need Sleep and How Much is Enough?Our bodies require sleep on a daily basis to continue functioning properly. Sleep deprivation may occur and cause dangerous side effects.
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Is the United States Ready to Fall?Igor Panarin a professor in Russia alleges the Unites States is heading for a collapse and civil war.
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The Concept of Open RelationshipsThis article entails a scenario regarding a triad relationship and the concept of having an open relationship with your partner or spouse.
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Why All the Fuss Over Tom Cruise ?This article discusses the excessively harsh criticism the Tom Cruise has been exposed to. -
Understanding the Basics of Criminal LawThis article discusses what Criminal Law entails in relation to the Criminal Justice System. -
Cholesterol is Good for Your Hair: Not the Kind in Your ArteriesA well kept beauty secret for repairing your damaged hair is discussed in this article.
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The Critical Reasons for Waiting to Feed Your Infant Cow's MilkThere are extensive reasons why you should not feed your infant cow's milk until the one year mark. -
The Social and Moral Responsibility of Naming Your Child Something that They Can Live WithIt is not uncommon to see of hear creative names in the modern world, however it should be taken into consideration of how it will impact your child's life. -
How Do Search Warrants Work, How Are They Issued and How do They Impact Your Rights?This is a descriptive article which examines how search warrants work and the legality under the fourth amendment
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Understanding the American Criminal Justice System: The Consensus and Conflict ModelsThis article discusses the differences between the consensus and conflict models within the criminal justice system.
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How to Refinish Your Kitchen Cabinets for 75% Less Than the Cost of Replacing the CabinetsThis is a DIY project guide to helping you save money by re-using your cabinets in your kitchen. -
Tips for Refurbishing Your Ugly Old Speakers!This article gives simple tips for refurbishing your old speakers into new ones!
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Understanding the Plain View Doctrine and How it AppliesThis article discusses the plain view doctrine and how it can and will be used.
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Preparing Your Home for Winter and Saving on Winter Heating BillsThis is a article discussing the ways you can save money this winter on your heating bills!
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Understanding the Open Fields Doctrine and Abandonment of PropertyThis is an article which discusses how the Open Fields doctrine works and applies.
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Domestic Violence: Women Are Not the Only Victims, Men and Children Suffer TooDomestic violence is dangerous and it has an impact that can last for years in the victims. There is help available.
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What to Do When You Have a Lack of MotivationIdeas for getting motivated to make changes in your life one step at a time.
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The Breakdown of Society: Animalistic Behavior Behind the Wal-Mart MurderThis is an editorial about the death of Jdimytai Damour and why it should have been prevented. -
The New Sensation on YouTube: Funny Animal Videos and Why Watching is Good for You!The new craze on YouTube is funny animal videos, and why this may be actually good for your health! -
The New Season of Supernatural 2009An editorial of potential outcomes for the upcoming season of Supernatural.
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Simple Ways to Manage Your Time EffectivelyTime management is difficult for many people, but it can be done with a few simple steps. -
Why Organization in the Kitchen is an Asset to Your Daily LifeSaving time in the kitchen is essential for those of us who are too busy to slow down! These are tips about how to get organized.
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A Cheapskates Guide to Pampering Your Spouse: Doing More for Less or Very Little CostThis is an article with ideas of how to pamper your spouse for cheap or even free! -
Forgiving Those You Hate: Why It's Important to Forgive and Move on with Your LifeThis article discusses the importance of forgiving those who you feel hatred or other feelings of contempt for. -
Ways to Save Money on Christmas GiftsThis article discusses the multiple opportunities for creating and purchasing gifts for your loved ones for less! -
Cheating SpousesThis article discusses the many reasons as to why spouses stray from their partners.
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Decoupage Made Easy; Turning Junk into TreasureThis article provides ideas for using decoupage into items you can actually use and enjoy! -
Dealing with Unprofessional People and Ridiculous Comments Made by Others on ACI wrote this based on a recent experience of insulting and slanderous emails sent to me by another content producer. -
Are You Prepared to Be Stranded This Winter? Planning for Your SurvivalColorado weather can be unpredictable, so don't get caught without the right supplies! Prepare for any situation.
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Study Circles: What They Are and How They WorkStudy Circles are a form of facilitation that work well with groups to discuss complex issues.
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Joran Van Der Sloot Telling Tales Once Again; Claims Natalee Holloway Has Been Sold into Sex Slavery RingIn an exclusive interview with Greta Van Susteren last night, Joran Van Der Sloot told Greta a new version of what happened to Natalee Holloway.
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Ways to Stretch Your Dollar in a Tight Economy: In Places You May OverlookWith the economy in the dumps we must all find ways to cut back and save money. -
How to Remove the Proverbial Tattoo from Your Forehead: Tips for Partners to Avoid and Those to KeepAt some point we have either been friends with or been the friend who attracts losers for a companion. As we age, we tend to learn from our past mistakes and make better decisions.
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Mexican Consul Claims the State of Colorado Unfriendly to Illegal ImmigrantsI call out the Denver Mexican Consul on his comments about how Coloradans are unfriendly to illegal immigrants. -
The Importance of Being Charitable During the YearThis article explains how to be kind and contribute throughout the year.
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Baking Soda: Can Do More Than You ThinkBaking Soda is one of the cheapest cleaners available, it can be used for baking, cleaning and so many other things you may not know!
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A Day in the life of two very busy dogsMaddox is a two year old black lab rottweiler, and Diesel is a almost 1 year old Rat terrier Westie mix. Maddox weighs approximately 75 pounds and Diesel weighs about 9 pounds. These two dogs are best friends and spend every waking moment together. -
Why I love Colorado Weather : A tribute in picturesColorado weather is simply amazing. Here are pictures I have taken. -
Learning Styles: Practical, Logical, Enthusiastic and ImaginativeThis article summarizes the differences between learning styles. -
Mythic Potential of EvolutionThis essay discusses the relationship between science and Myth. It is a analisis of the work of Csikszentimihayli.
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How to Encourage Children's Creativity Through MusicThe premise of my paper is to discuss the impact of music within the classroom while enhancing their learning and creativity.
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How to Deal with Difficult People in Your Life: Especially In-LawsWe all have people in our lives who make it difficult to have effective communication, let alone a relationship. Here are some how- to's to help with these types of behaviors. -
How Chiropractic Care Gave Me My Life Back and How it Can Help You Too!After living with sciatica for over ten years I have found techniques and solutions that actually alleviate the pain!
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How to Obtain a Payment Arrangement with the IRS for Amounts of $10,000 and UnderInstead of spending thousands of dollars on a debt or tax reorganization firm, you can deal with the IRS yourself in many cases. -
Living Ethically Within a Diverse SocietyIt is nearly impossible to please everyone all the time, however there are steps that we can take to live with higher ethical standards in a less than ethical society.
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Interculturalism: How it Impacts Our Daily LivesWe are part of multiple systems even though we are not consciously aware of it. In this paper I examine how this impacts my daily life.
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Mediating Your Divorce Instead of Traditional LitigationThe use of divorce mediation is an increasingly growing trend. Many times the cost is significantly less than traditional litigation because the parties work together to dissolve their marriage.
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What You Need to Know About the HPV Vaccination GardasilFor those of you who are unfamiliar with HPV, it is the second deadliest cancer among women. HPV stands for Human papillomavirus. This virus causes abnormal tissue growth such as warts which are commonly associated with different types of cancer.
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The Fear of Rejection and the Trouble with Moving Forward AfterwordsThere is no clearly defined answer as in how to move past being rejected. Its a painful ordeal to begin with, but then the fear of it happening again will sometimes cause anxiety.
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The Dirty Secret : Abuse in Families and the Scars it LeavesAbuse has not always been in the spotlight. Abuse is a serious issue and can leave damaging scars which can impede the success of a person in their livelihood.
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What Would Life in Prison Be Like?Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be in prison for the rest of your life, or even for a short time? Here is an inside look.
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The Lifeboat Scenario: What Would You Do?You are in a lifeboat along with four others. You have only enough food and
water to keep four alive for the several weeks you expect to be adrift until
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The Federal Drug Policy: A SummaryDrugs have become a dangerous force to be reckoned with. As it appears at this time we are losing the war on drugs.
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Contemporary Challenges for Court AdministratorsContemporary Challenges for Court Administrators
The court system continues to grow each year with a dire need for employees who are willing and able to perform multiple tasks. The role of the court administrator is more than a paper pushing job. -
Jury Nullification and RaceOne must ask, does jury nullification reflect perceptions of truth rather than actual truth? How can we measure if our decisions are truly correct based on a variety of perceptions and opinions, all of which result in a complexity to reach consensus?
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House Arrest, Drug Treatment Programs and Other Alternatives to PrisonThere are many other cost effective options for rehabilitating criminals. Instead we keep placing them in a school of sorts which only teaches them how to become better criminals. We must look at the future alternatives.
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The Future of Reducing the Populations in Our PrisonsIn an effort to reduce prison overcrowding and with hopes of reducing recidivism rates, many areas have decided to try alternatives to prison.
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The Innocence CommissionWrongful convictions have been a critical component of the criminal justice system. The advancements of DNA testing and technologies has become a reliable source for proving guilt or innocence.
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The Importance of Effective Communication for AttorneysIn this essay I will explain why communication is an essential factor in the employment of an attorney. I am using the general term of attorney, as opposed to stating a specific type of attorney.
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Criminal Justice System in Action: The Adversarial SystemWhen considering the existing systems of criminal procedure that exists in our modern criminal justice system, several questions bring about resounding concerns for the adequate presentation of criminal issues.
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The Importance of Independent Counsel for the GovernmentThe fear that government employees are above the law is a very realistic fear. With the continual growth of distrust in the actions of the government we must ask, who is monitoring big brother?
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Unethical Behavior Among Teachers and Other ProfessionalsEthics are an essential part of our society. There are many variations of ethics but overall, they seek to accomplish a common goal.
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The Horrors of HP Computers and Best BuyThis is a personal experience with possibly the worst computer I have ever encountered, and yet even worse customer service.
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Corrections Officers and the Ethics of Dealing with PrisonersThe ethics of caring for the wellbeing of prisoners can be complicated. The low social status of prisoners means that they are marginalized and excluded from the mainstream of society.
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Plea Bargaining in the Criminal Justice System: Who is Really Benefiting?Plea bargaining is a procedure within the criminal justice system that can rob the rights of the victims, as well as the rights of defendants involved in the crimes. This is a highly debated issue within the criminal justice system.
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Juvenile Crime Statistics and Legal IssuesThe juvenile system has become a serious focal point within the criminal justice system. It is abundantly clear that there is a large concern of at risk youth becoming habitual offenders.
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The Differences Between Scientific Research and a Criminal InvestigationThis is a simple breakdown of the differences between scientific research and a criminal investigation. Both of these methods are equally important yet they have several differences which offset them from one another.
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Juvenile and Adult Courts: A Comparative AnalysisThere have been long running debates about both the Juvenile and Adult courts. There has been speculation that juvenile offenders are not receiving enough punishment through the juvenile courts.
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Pursuing Criminal JusticeThe evolving changes of law enforcement have brought forth preventative measures which strive for the protection of the American people. With the belief that we are entitled to justice we must decide what price we are willing to pay.
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Motivation and Control: The Police Supervisor's DilemmaThis paper is taking an inside look at the amount of control and motivation which police officials are given over their subordinates. It poses several questions as to whether enough is being done.
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Activities and Cabins at Golden Gate Canyon State ParkThis park has over thirteen trails and activities for the whole family year round. Its close to Denver at about 30 miles away.
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Jellystone Park is More Than Just a CampgroundJellystone Park is a great place to take the family with the modern conveniences of home, such as laundry, internet access, and shopping.
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Bill O'Reilly is Stopping the Spin in a Town Near You!Why is it that all these left wing nuts are determined to bring Bill O'Reilly down? Maybe its because he is onto them!
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Nelnet is a Great Place to Go for School LoansIf you are looking for a an easy to deal with company who wont let you down in the long run you may want to check out Nelnet for your student loan needs whether they are obtaining a loan or consolidating your loans.
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Is Your Love Life in the Dumps?Too often we take our lovers for granted, sometimes its just common sense on how to fix the problem.
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How the Justice System Workshave you ever wondered what happens after a crime is committed? Here is a simple schematic breakdown.
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Pain from Sciatica, and How to Live with itSciatica is a painful condition which impacts many lives but can be treated to ease the discomfort so that it is a tolerable condition.
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Do Tough Sentences Reduce Crime?The question at hand, is do tough sentences reduce crime? It is en economical strain on the economy to warehouse these criminals when there are in fact other options available.
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The New Methods of Criminal Identification: Intrusive or Helpful?In modern society we are faced with the difficulty of ensuring that we are not locking up innocent people. We as a society want to fight crime at any means necessary but at what cost are we willing to pay for this so called justice?
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Should Defendants Be Forced to Take a Drug Test?The issue of pre-trial drug testing is under fire. There are of course some advocates who feel strongly that forced drug testing is important to our judicial system.
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Racial Disparity in SentencingRacial disparity in sentencing is a problematic issue within the criminal justice system. There are of course people who would like to believe that it does not exist.
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Terrorism and PolicyThe events of September 11, 2001 have forever changed the way that we as Americans look at outsiders. We have now implemented higher security measures, such as passing the Patriot Act into law.
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Colorado's War on DrugsThe impact of drugs has hit Colorado hard with staggering statistics which place Colorado high on the list of adults incarcerated due to drug related charges. The city of Denver, accounted for 308 of 100,000 residents incarcerated for drugs
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Colorado Prisons and the Budget CrisisThe main idea of the article I selected discusses the problems with the increase of people entering the Colorado prison system and the repercussions on the state budget.
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Adjusting to Terrorism at AirportsI have chosen to write about another potential terrorist threat in the making. I am talking about the United States Airports. This is not just at a few select airports this is happening in our backyards.
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The Use of Law for Social EngineeringThe question that will be discussed is "how the law can be used as a tool for social engineering". With this as the basis for the paper, it raises the possibility of incorporating past methods that have worked, as well as using new and untested methods.
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Should the Government Ban Porn on the Internet?In this day and age it is very common to see images of sex to sell products. Although is it too easily available to adults, even worse children? The problem that we face is violating people's rights to view pornography.
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Should the Death Penalty Be Abolished?The long lasting debate about the death penalty may be an issue that is never truly decided. The death penalty laws have been established as far back as the eighteenth century B.C. in the Code of King Hammurabi in Babylon
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Theory on Crime: An Individual Choice or Societal ResponsibilityIt has been a long lasting debate if crime is an individual responsibility, or a social responsibility. There are of course theories as well as other ideas that help to support both sides of the issue.
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Analysis of the Crime Control and Due Process ModelsThe Crime Control and Due Process models are two very abstract systems. While the Crime Control Model appears to be run as a dictatorship, the Due process one is based upon what our constitution and amendments were written for.
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Crisis in America: Over-CriminalizationThroughout the ages people have been under scrutiny from their government as well as society as a whole. The problem is that it seems no one is governing the government, or policing the police.
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Prison Gangs: The Aryan BrotherhoodThe Aryan Brotherhood is a racially based biker gang which began to spread hate throughout the United States. This paper details some of thier prison events and characteristics.