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MURDER CASE
Dr. Sam Sheppard: Guilty or Innocent?
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This paper discusses the case of Dr. Sam Sheppard. He was convicted of the murder of his wife, Marilyn Sheppard. Marilyn, on the morning of July 4, 1954, was found beaten and cut to death in the upstairs bedroom of their house on ...
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Drug Abuse & its Relationship to Children Welfare
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Drug abuse is the prevalent issue affecting child welfare. It is a widespread issue in families concerned with the child welfare system. Drug abuse in child welfare system leads to family violence. It is estimated by some counties that 85 to 90 percent ...
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SENTENCING GUIDELINES
The Impact of Sentencing Guidelines
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Criminal justice, like all other social institutions represents the value system of a society. It not only make this society a safer and healthier place to live in but also fights undesired behavior, which might corrupt the societal fabric. US recently became the country with ...
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POLICE DISCRETION
Police Discretion
Police Discretion
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Human safety and assistance is amongst the highest priorities of almost every country. Not only at the state level, but if we believe Maslow's hierarchy of needs to be valid, it is amongst the basic needs of individuals for survival. The police department is amongst the ...
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ACQUISITION PLANNING
Acquisition Planning
Acquisition Planning
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Ambiguous language in contract of acquisition can be very challenging for the organization. It can lead to huge losses in monetary terms and in the overall image of the parties. The quest for the affects of ambiguous language in acquisition contracts is a key element ...
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Negative Effects of the Welfare Reform Act on Single Mothers and Their Families
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The welfare reform can be seen in every developed country as part of government's initiatives for the betterment of its people. The United States government passed Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act or PRWORA in 1996 with ...
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In this study we try to explore the concept of “Gideon v. Wainwright and Miranda v. Arizona” in a holistic context. The main focus of the research is on cases and its relation with each other. The research also analyzes dynamic aspects of “Gideon v. Wainwright and Miranda v. Arizona” ...
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CRIMINAL LAW
Development of Criminal Investigations and Its Impact on Crimes against Children
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Children rights laws protect the basic and emotional rights of children. Crimes against children involve child abuse, child pornography and child abandonment. The developments in the investigation of crimes committed against children have led to a ...
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EFFECTIVENESS OF COMMUNITY POLICE
Effectiveness of Community Police
Effectiveness of Community Police
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One of the newest terms in law enforcement is Community policing. This community policing is a federal scheme. It is established on the foundations providing safety and security to everyone and reducing the fear of crime. One of the main ...
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RAMIFICATIONS OF WORKPLACE VIOLENCE
Ramifications of Workplace Violence
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The paper discusses about the Workplace violence is a complex and dynamic multi-determined. A set of biological, individual, cognitive, social, situational, and environmental factors are the cause of aggressive behavior. The impact of violent incidents experienced at work can be debilitating and stems ...