Racism in the census: Effects on the Judicial System

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Term papers   |   03/25/2009   |   .doc   |   14 pages
Document abstract : « As of 2004, there were 249,400 people incarcerated for drug related crimes in state and one can see similar increases for other kinds of criminal offenses. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Thomas C. Holt's questions on racism. Nixon and his agenda. The current Census Bureau policy . Counting distortion due to prisons. Determining where federal and state funds are targeted. Incarceration: Social consequences on a...»

Re-entry programs for juveniles: Suggestions for improving rehabilitative efforts and including juveniles in the community

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   02/20/2009   |   .doc   |   15 pages
Document abstract : « returning boys and 46% of returning girls commit new offenses within three 24-hour support for families experiencing a drug or family related emergency and ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Overview and analysis of program shortcomings.. The Massachusetts Department of Youth Services.. The first short-coming of existing programs.. Re-entry centers: The comprehensiveness of the services they offer.. The active...»

Crack Vs Cocaine Class Disparities

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   06/26/2008   |   .doc   |   12 pages
Document abstract : « and crack cocaine cause distribution-related violence, but Guidelines provide criteria other than drug type to than for powder cocaine offenses (Michael Coyle. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Review of Related Literature.. Cocaine: Facts and History . Effects of Cocaine.. History of Cocaine Use.. Social Classes of America.. Upper Class.. Middle Class.. Working Class.. Lower Class.. Crack vs. Powdered Cocaine.. Powdered...»

Adolescent substance abuse among Hispanic, African American, and Caucasian populations

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Research papers   |   07/17/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : « behaviors, conduct/oppositional disorders, juvenile offenses, severe truancy Drug and Alcohol Dependence , 173-182. Correlates of HIV-Related Risk Behaviors in ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Abstract.. Introduction.. Risk factors.. Consequences.. Treatment.. Conclusion.....»

The systematic failings of the prison system

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Term papers   |   04/21/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : « levels or crime and levels of incarceration are not closely related. If the law is supposed to define offenses, if the a new way of punishment on drug offences ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Historical practices of punishment. Policy regime. New punishment policy. New penology . Conclusion. References....»

Cognitive behavioral therapy : an effective treatment for convicted offenders ?

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   06/04/2007   |   .doc   |   13 pages
Document abstract : « crime severity, reported significantly less drug use and Change program adressed thinking errors related to criminal or who had a sex offenses history, were ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Research question. Eligibility criteria. Participants . Intervention . Control group. Outcome measure . Research designs. Search strategy. Key words. Search engines. Eligible research findings. Armstrong T. A. (2003): The Effect of Moral Reconation...»

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