and the first time offenders that have minimum mandatory sentences‚ which are outrageous sentences for these offenders. Parenti notes that “a Federal Judge sentenced a man twenty two years for beating and elderly woman to death. A few hours later the same judge sentenced a 25 year old first time drug offender‚ father of two young children‚ to 55 years.” (p.124) The articles that I have chosen to debate the positives and negatives of reducing mandatory sentencing for drug offenders. This aspect is
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history and our souls as prosperity. However‚ there is also the discussion of choice when it comes to the notion of community service. Should this be an optional endeavor that individuals alone should have the governance over? Or should it be a mandatory institution that forces us entirely as a society to help one another. This however‚ flies in the face of the idea of community service being a good deed
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(Task 2) Offences against property This refers to a wide range of offences which include dishonest offences as well as other offences such as criminal damage. Offences involving dishonest behaviour‚ include theft‚ robbery and burglary. “Dishonest offences are provided for by legislation‚ Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) Act 2001. This act contains a wide range of offences. It has taken into account changes in technology creating new offences. It also provides for a number of offences
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how you would implement a policy that is meant to help people could either make it a success or a resounding failure and discriminatory policy. The mandatory community service for college is discriminatory towards minority and lower-income students‚ as well as their respected communities. The loose wording of key definitions along with systematic societal challenges makes for this policy as it stands a cog in the cycle of oppression and poverty. The proponents of mandatory community service for college
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As many other countries mandate young adults partaking in the military for two years‚ the United States should follow suit. Many beneficial consequences would be rendered as a result of the increase in service. This would also be a great commencement into the real world for any young adult. These statements can be explored by discussing the benefits of free college tuition‚ disciplined young adults who are ready to follow orders‚ and the sheer power of numbers. One exceptional perk of joining the
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Mandatory Birth Control Welfare Requirement Debate Kirby Rider BCOM/275 July 18‚ 2013 David Morrisson Mandatory Birth Control Welfare Requirement Debate The American welfare system began in the 1930s‚ during the Great Depression‚ to aid families with little or no income. The welfare system expanded over the following six decades. Allegations of welfare fraud and abuse increased proportionally. Some welfare recipients were staying unmarried‚ unemployed‚ or acquiring
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Policing Policies Cheryl D. Johnson AJS 582 March 11‚ 2013 Rick Ferrell University of Phoenix Policing Policies Community policing is a practice that been used since 1980s by The Department of Justice (Ferrei‚ 2009). The practice reduces fear and crime and gives citizens a sense of restoring order in the community. Community policing also help built a bond between the police and citizens. The police realize that community policing is effective if citizens interact with the police in community
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CURRENT ISSUES AND ENDURING QUESTIONS SORROUNDING MANDATORY DRUG TESTING AT SCHOOLS AND WORKPLACES Introduction Over the past several decades‚ mandatory drug testing policies at workplaces and schools has become more prevalent than ever. Although some people may view this as having only beneficial results‚ not everyone agrees‚ and some view this process as an ethical dilemma. As with many ethical dilemmas‚ there is a vast array of opinions held by individuals. The purpose of this
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DIGNITY AT WORK POLICY 1. Policy Statement This policy has been developed in partnership with management and staffside representatives 1.1 The Trust recognises that the existence of any form of bullying or harassment/victimisation can create a threatening or intimidating work environment‚ which adversely affects job performance‚ health and well being. The Trust is committed to protecting its staff from bullying and harassment and will not tolerate any such incidents at work or in
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Mandatory sentencing: judges are too soft on criminals. Their entire focus should be on punishment and retribution‚ and if they keep wasting their time with other considerations then we should introduce mandatory sentencing. To what extent do you agree and why? The sentencing system should not be altered‚ for decreasing the focus and increasing the frequency of sentencing would do more harm than good. An emphasis on merely punishment and retribution in criminal sentencing would prevent the right
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