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Should the names of registered sex offenders be available to the public?
Sex Offender
The state of Georgia requires the disclosure of every sex offender’s address in a given area. Research also show that 67% of sexual assaults are victims under the age of 18. Almost 2/3 of all sexual assaults are committed by someone who knows the victim. At the moment all 50 states have a registration and…
Is Any Killing Justified ?
applied ethics
Capital Punishment
Catholic Church
Ethics
Euthanasia
social institutions
Regardless of varying perspectives on the ethics of taking a life, I hold a steadfast belief that no form of killing can ever be rationalized. As an unwavering Catholic, I am duty-bound to adhere to the guidelines set forth in the 10 Commandments, specifically Commandment 5 which unequivocally declares “You Shall Not Kill.” Unfortunately, this…
“The F Word” by Firoozeh Dumas Analysis
Child
Education
Prejudice
In “The F Word” written by Firoozeh Dumas an excerpt from her autobiography titled Funny in Farsi, she talks about her struggles living in America from having a very different name, to not understanding English very well. Dumas uses examples from her childhood and all throughout her life to explain why she feels Americans are…
Legalization of Drugs
Drugs
Legalization
Legalization of Drugs Legalization of drugs has been a very controversial issue in the United States for many years. Drugs being legalized can have both advantages and disadvantages on society. On one hand, certain drugs, such as aspirin has long been used as a common medicine to many people, to cure diseases and help people…
Advocacy and Social Action
School shooting
Society
Professor Peter Wildeman Introduction: In this paper I will discuss how I can use advocacy and social action in my field placement. I will detail whom I consider to be a population at risk, and how I can empower them to achieve an equal status the rest of society, according to the guidelines provided by…
Use of Deadly Force
Bias
Conflict of Interest
Crime
Law enforcement
Police
Witness
Abstract The use of force has for a long time impaired the credibility of the police agency in the process of law enforcement. The police department as an agency who enforce the law, have worked tirelessly to create their image as perfect law enforcers and to encourage that, everybody gives the law the respect it…
Causes of Prejudice
Prejudice
In his essay “Cause of Prejudice,” Vincent N. Parrillo explores the presence of racism and prejudice throughout human history, as well as the efforts to comprehend and combat this behavior in the United States. The essay is divided into two sections by Parrillo, with one section analyzing psychological causes and the other examining social reasons….
Comparison of the roles of judges, magistrates, barristers, solicitors and juries
Court
Government
Justice
Judges and Magistrates –When hearing a case in court, both magistrates and judges have to be unbiased and have no prejudices. They both have to make sure that no party is treated unfairly. Not only that, but both parties must have a good sense of judgment and must be able to make sound decisions. Judges…
Gumshoes, Gats and Gals: Robert E. Howard’s Detective and Crime Stories
Crime
Detective
Robert E. Howard
Between December 1933 and June 1936, a group of rather unusual Robert E. Howard stories were published: “Talons in the Dark” (1933), “The Tomb’s Secret” (1934), ‘‘People of the Serpent” (1934), “Names in the Black Book” (1934), “Graveyard Rats” (1936) and “Black Wind Blowing” (1936) were published in the magazines Strange Detective Stories, Super Detective…
A Discussion on Whether Juveniles Should be Tried as Adults
Prison
Should Juveniles Be Tried As Adults
Violence
Should juveniles be tried as adults? Several different reasons that juveniles are tried as adults. They could be tired in order to keep them out of hostile environments If juveniles were tried as adults, the fear or discipline of higher security facilities could encourage correct behavior. Children tried as adults could keep their violent natures…