How should we punish offenders?

Law & contracts   |   Criminal law   |   Presentation   |   08/18/2008   |   .doc   |   9 pages
Document abstract : « The severity of punishment model. The retribution theory. The deterrence theory models. Conclusion. How should we punish offenders? ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. A common justification for offender punishment.. Insight into the psychological aspects of offender punishment.. The utilitarian theory.. Arguments of Auld (1986) and Burr (1987).. The severity of punishment model.. The retribution...»

Parfit's View of Personal Identity and Human Behavior

Philosophy & literature   |   Linguistics   |   Presentation   |   08/07/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : « for an extended period of time or punish persons for This is highly irrational and should be further weakened We need not release all prisoners because they are ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The implications of Parfit's concept of persons . Substantive self and human behavior. The fear of death . The case of our prison system. Conclusion. Works cited....»

Applied criminology - How are we best to describe the actions of a serial killer?

Law & contracts   |   Criminal law   |   Presentation   |   08/13/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : « killer behaviour, the development of criminological theory should consider its the multiple theories must be considered if we are to Discipline and Punish. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Eric Hickey's database research on the demographics of serial killing.. Describing the conduct of serial killers under applied criminological theorem. . The central theory pertaining to the conduct of serial...»

The Ineffective Alternative for Youthful Offenders: Juvenile Boot Camps

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Presentation   |   09/06/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : « them, (3) rehabilitate juveniles, (4) punish juveniles for punishments and perpetuate a we versus they The government should begin exploring new options for ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Abstract. The ineffective alternative for youthful offenders: Juvenile boot camps. Boot camps and their appearance to be 'tough on crime'. Boot camp environment. Conclusion. References....»

Will Narco-trafficking ever stop in Afghanistan?

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Presentation   |   01/16/2009   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : « to control the whole country and to punish illicit activities. We could be under the impression of a vicious and not before, opium trafficking should be fought ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Opium cultivation: Increas in the post 9.11 Afghanistan.. Poppy culture in Afghanistan: Reasons why it appeared.. Opium is still a mainstay of this highly unstable society.. Usual methods used for the drug wars.. The failure of the...»

Are psychopaths untreatable?

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Presentation   |   09/16/2008   |   .doc   |   13 pages
Document abstract : « situation rather than simply discipline and punish, psychopaths may conclusion that nothing works, that we haven t The issue, as should already be clear, when ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Abstract.. Introduction.. The many distinguishing features of Psychopathy.. The idea of relapse prevention.. To examine the psychopath construct.. Psychopathy as a socially devastating disorder.. Professional override, the possibility that a...»

The situation of homosexuals in the Middle-East

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Presentation   |   02/11/2008   |   .doc   |   9 pages
Document abstract : « a reference to their age, journalists should not pursue parties are constantly raided, and we have witnessed however, as they continue to punish and oppress ...»

Synopsis abstract : «In Iran, sodomy is a crime that can be punishable by hanging. . 2004 was declared the Year of Collaboration, Solidarity, and Unity of Homosexuals.. Iran's attitude of intolerance stifles the country and prevents (scientific) education research...»

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