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Capital Punishment as a Means of Reducing Violent Crime

Saturday, July 9th, 2005

Introduction
Capital punishment remains legal in 38 states and in the Federal government (Bureau of Justice Statistics, 2003). Capital punishment or the “death penalty” is the most severe punishment that can be inflicted upon a human. This most severe punishment has not been proven to be an effective deterrent. It has no place in the American Justice System which has been touted as the most fair and just system in the world.
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Exclusionary Rule

Sunday, June 19th, 2005
Introduction
The exclusionary rule is intended to ensure police accountability by prohibiting the use of evidence which was obtained without a valid warrant. This rule came into effect in 1914 with a Supreme Court decision in the case of Weeks v. United States. Since the introduction it has been a topic of much debate.

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Behavioral Theory

Sunday, June 19th, 2005
Introduction
Behavioral theory is a psychological theory used to explain criminal behavior. The theory is the criminals learn their behaviors from environmental factors such as parents, family, friends, and the media. They are rewarded for acts of deviant behavior. This rewarding causes such behavior to become habitual. Behavioral theory also is the belief that new habits can be formed from negative reinforcement such as that which is provided by the correctional system.

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