Is Parole Effective ?
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In this well-reasoned 9 page paper, the writer analyzes whether or not parole is both a viable and necessary way to assimilate convicts back into society. It is argued that our criminal justice system needs parole to ensure that those who are released have truly been reformed. It is stressed that parole should not be viewed as a 'break' or as an 'easy way out.' Rather, it should be representative of the system's need to ensure that it has done its job successfully and that the individual is ready to make a gradual transition back into everyday life without further incident. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Parolegd.wps

Probation and Parole / Comparison of the United States & The United Kingdom
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In 10 pages the author compares the probation and parole services in the United Kingdom and the United States. The countries of England, Wales, and Ireland are oftentimes combined and listed under the heading of United Kingdom. The probation and parole services are very similar in the United Kingdom and the United States. Probation and parole is an alternative to incarceration. The probationer is given more control over his/her life. He/she is being groomed for acceptance back into society. Some are given choices they have never had before, such as job skills and employment opportunities. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Probpar.wps

Revocation Of Probation Or Parole / Legal Issues
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8 pages in length. An in-depth look at legal arguments and Supreme Court decisions concerning the issue of probation/parole revocation and whether or not probation/parolees should have many of the same rights as civilians or be treated exactly like prisoners in jail. For the most part, it is concluded that current law still mandates the acquisition of a search warrant when looking for reasons to make an arrest but that the terms of probable cause should indeed be reduced due to the unique relationship that exists between the probation/parolee and their case officer. Bibliography lists 6 article references and several legal citations.
Filename: Probrevo.wps

The Parole System
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An 8 page paper discussing a few of the problems currently facing the parole system today due to overcrowding in the prisons and jails and also the problem of increasing crime. Both of these issues relate directly to the parole system in the United States. An example of a system that is working in Japan is presented as a possible role model for the system here in our country. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Parole.wps

Plato, Hobbes & Kant / A Fictional Discourse On Crime & Punishment
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A 6 page paper that provides a hypothetical discourse between Plato, Hobbes and Kant regarding their take on crime and punishment. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: Platetal.wps

Exxon Valdez / A White-Collar Crime
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This 8 page research paper first offers the background and effects of the Exxon Valdez oil spill in 1989, describes white-collar crime, then explores theories of white-collar crime. Exxon's behaviors during and since the spill are related to the different theories. In every case, the writer finds that Exxon's actions cannot be considered anything but fitting into the descriptions inherent in the different theories. Bibliography included.
Filename: Exval.wps

Exxon Valdez / Case Analysis
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10 pages in length. Case study of the Exxon Valdez oil spill in Prince William Sound, Alaska. Many catastrophic implications -- economic as well as with regard to public relations -- have been associated with the accident. This paper will provide an overall case study analysis pertinent to the situation. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Valdcase.doc