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    Prison systems have used an immense amount of capital to fund recreation for inmates. America uses more than $74 billion annually for recreation and the upholding of prisons (Godard‚ 2005). There is a push for the economics of prison recreation to be further analyzed to evaluate the pros and cons of enhanced funding. In America‚ more inmates being admitted to prison brings forth larger revenue for contracted businesses such as construct facilities‚ security‚ transportation‚ and other livelihood

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    and constructive criticisms‚ without whom‚ the successful completion of this research project would not have been possible. My most sincere thanks are also expressed to all members of the Moi University‚ the staff and all students with whom I collaborated to make this study a success. Last but not least‚ to my family members that has always supported me throughout my education. 4 ABSTRACT Crime is a major part of every society. It is a social problem found in almost all human organizations‚ families

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    Due Process or Crime Control Claudia I. Campos CJA 530 Ethics in Justice and Security January 11‚ 2010 Glenda Rohrbach Abstract Although crime control and due process have some similarities‚ there are more contrasts between the two. Crime control emphasizes crime prevention‚ whereas due process emphasizes the protection of citizen’s rights from mistakes made by criminal justice agencies. The ethical dimensions of key issues confronting the criminal justice system and private security concerning

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    Race and the American Justice System SOCS 350N: Cultural Diversity in the Professions February 23‚ 2013 Crime statistics and incarceration rates reveal that young African American men are prosecuted and imprisoned at higher rates than their Non-Hispanic White counterparts. Although the total number of incarcerations by race does not vary significantly‚ the age of prisoners by race is meaningful. In December 2011‚ the U.S. Department of Justice statistics for sentenced male prisoners

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    Crime Rates: An Econometric Analysis using population‚ unemployment and growth Table of Contents I. Introduction A.) Background of the Study B.) Problem Statement C.) Objectives D.) Significance of the Study E.) Scope and Limitations II. Review of Related Literature III. Operational Framework A.) Variable List B.) Model Specification C.) A-priori Expectations IV. Methodology A.) Data B.) Preliminary Tests V. Results and Discussions VI. Conclusion

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    the most recognized crimes that are taken seriously by both the public and the courts equally. However‚ there are some crimes where this is not the case. Sexual assault‚ more specifically rape‚ is one of these acts in which the courts do not always deal out the necessary justice. Rape is a horrible crime that promotes self-esteem issues‚ trauma‚ and even suicide for the victim. Why should the perpetrator get away with a slap on the wrist? Two main causes lead the judicial system to be inadequate in

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    Indigenous Prison Population The overall prison population in Australia is similar to other developed countries‚ however the Australian Indigenous prison population is at an unacceptable rate and is continuing to rise (Krieg‚ 2006). The population of Indigenous prisoners in Australia has doubled within a generation (Mc Coy‚ 2008). Indigenous prisoner population in Western Australia‚ as with the rest of Australia‚ is massively over-represented (Justice & Community Safety in Western Australia‚ 2013)

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    justice system is complicated although crime control and due process have a huge effect in identifying crimes and helping the criminal justice system make sure rights are justified. Due process and Crime control model want to reduce crime however due process states an individual is innocent until proven guilty while crime control states that an individual is guilty until proven innocent by the court. Due process model is to make sure individuals rights are protected and are treated fairly. Crime control

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    inmate’s tendency to violate prison rules. However‚ the model that I believe that seems to make the most logical sense is the deprivation model. Deprivation theory suggests that inmate socialization was a specific response to the losses suffered while an individual was imprisoned (Sykes‚ 1958). In other words‚ it argues that prison life in general was degrading and can be so stigmatizing that inmates tend to act out aggressively towards staff and other inmates or by violating prison rules in order to cope

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    Racial Incarceration Disparities that Create Health Problems Name Course Institution Instructor’s name Date due Abstract Shocking disparities in population wellness and health in the United States of America have led to multidisciplinary study efforts to help build health equity. Identifying disparities‚ clarifying the etiological bases of disparities as well as adopting solutions to get rid of health disparities are part of the United States national health program. Ethnic

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