Gang Violence
Essays

Life After Execution -- Perspectives of the Families

¶ … decline within overall narcotic use within the United States over the past decade, one ethnic group has shown no steady decline within recent narcotic use trends. The Asian-Americans/Pacific Islanders (AAPIs) as an…

The quality of correctional facilities in the US and the services they offered has often received a lot of criticism. This may be influenced primarily by the number of inmates it can hold, the extent of their correction, the state funding they receive among other aspects. This study focuses on State of Georgia's correctional facilities with respect to tackling gang violence. Some recommendations are also provided on how the services can be improved in Georgia's correctional facilities.

¶ … Metropolitan Development Affect Rates of Sexual Assault

The purpose of this paper is to introduce and analyze the topic of criminal justice and policing. Specifically it will discuss zero-tolerance policing as compared with problem-oriented policing (POP) programs.

The purpose of this paper is to introduce and analyze the topic of problem oriented policing. Specifically it will discuss two articles from the U.S. Department of Justice Office of Community Oriented Policing Services…

Continuation Classes for at-Risk Students

This paper addresses disparity and discrimination. Specifically, it looks at the issue of minorities in the criminal justice system. The paper also addresses the differences between discrimination and disparity, as they are often used interchangeably but they are not the same.

During the time period between the years of 1997 and 1998 legislation was focused on crime and most specifically juvenile crime. The work of Matthews and Ruzicka entitled: "Proposition 21: Juvenile Crime" (2000)…

Recent events in the America relating to rampant shooting have created hot debates relating to gun violence and ways of stopping the vice. This study addresses the succinct issues related to gun violence and the accompanying economic, social and anthropological effects. It important for the government to institute stricter gun laws especially to individuals who misuse the weapons in order to enhance the security of the entire nation.