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    Juveniles are minors who commit crimes punishable by law. There are different drives to committing crimes among the juveniles. Some commit crimes based on the benefits derived from such acts which outweigh the risks involved in such an act. Based on this drive of committing crimes‚ the theory of deterrence is applicable. The theory of deterrence can be categorized into two main divisions‚ that is‚ general deterrence and specific deterrence (Jacobs‚ 2010). In general deterrence‚ the law enforcers punish

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    Focused Deterrence Theory

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    The focused deterrence theory is having a direct approach with offenders to help prevent violence and have a stronger response to the ones committing crimes by pulling all legal levers against them. The focus tends to be for high offenders which are drug dealers and gang members. Gangs are notified that violence is not to be tolerated and if violence still happens then serious measures will bring a certain and immediate response. It is used to put a perimeter in the views of offenders. This helps

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    Unfairness In Sentencing

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    looks forward to fair trial‚ conviction and sentencing. Money‚ time that the lawyer has with the client and other motivating factors determine whether the accused will receive fair or unfair sentence. However‚ this has not always been true for many suspects in the court of law within US. According to Death Penalty Washighton Center‚ (2003) victims race‚ the defendant or both elements play a fundamental role in deciding whether death penalties or death sentences are imposed on victims. For example‚ black

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    Sentencing Paper Toska Reed Introduction of Corrections/CJA234 February 02‚ 2015 University of Phoenix Online Professor John Eckert Sentencing Paper In this paper will describe how the system analyzes the principal objectives of punishment within the United States correctional system. It will also describe how the state and federal systems goals of punishment. How does sentencing affect the state and federal corrections systems overall and I will explain and support my answer? Also‚ this paper

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    What a subject is of a sentence: The subject of a sentence is the person‚ place‚ thing‚ or idea that is doing or being something. You can find the subject of a sentence if you can find the verb. What the verb is in a sentence: The verb usually follows the subject and identifies an action or a state of being. What the direct object is in a sentence: The object that directly receives the action of the verb. Example1: Bill hit the ball. "Ball" receives the action of the verb "hit

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    CCRS Rationale One way of teaching Religious Education in schools is through the systematic approach. This technique usually focuses on one religion and is mainly taught throughout the Key Stage two classes. Children engaging with the systematic approach normally build a holistic picture of the faith they are being educated about. The Key Stage two lesson plan that I have come up with is for schools that focus and believe in Catholicism. Byrne‚ Malone and White from the ‘Here I Am’ scheme argue

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    Does the Punishment Fit the Crime? Queensland Mandatory Sentencing Good Morning Class‚ today I will be speaking on a issue that‚ due to recent changes in legislation has sparked both support and outrage within the greater Queensland community. The issue of course‚ being the notion of mandatory sentencing. In recent years‚ Queensland and other States‚ including New South Wales and Victoria‚ have introduced mandatory sentencing laws for certain types of offences. The Queensland Government is now

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    The Deterrence of Capital Punishment There has been much controversy on whether or not capital punishment deters crime. Many may say it does but once we look at the statistics that is not what we see. The death penalty might have been a useful tool as a deterrent back when it first originated but not in today’s society. We often look at capital punishment as a cruel means of justice in the judiciary system and to many that is exactly what it is. One thing that is certain is that capital punishment

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    Form 5 – Rationale (for observed lessons) Produce a rationale for the lesson which‚ with reference to the class profile‚ which justifies the design/selection of resources to be used in the lesson and how they meet the needs of individual learners 34 Year 1&2 Childcare students The students will have previously taken part in a session where they.... discussed the purpose and benefits of using Makaton learnt 29 signs and symbols from the Makaton Core vocabulary identified and signed keywords in sentences

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    Sentencing

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    In the murder of Uma Opee Mr. Dents is found guilty in the following elements. The elements are Homicide‚ assault of a police officer‚ kidnapping‚ burglary and crimes related to drugs. The facts that lead to homicide are Uma Opee was stabbed 13 times and the skin particles under the victims nails matched the DNA to Stu Dents. The facts of assault on a police officer was when he punched Officer T. Chur in the face and screamed "Alien". Kidnapping facts are Mr. Dents used rope to tie the victim and

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