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Introduction The case I have chosen discusses a program in Boston called Operation Night Light. Operation Night Light was a project introduced in Boston in the early 1990’s, in response to an upswing in adolescent gang violence. Prior to this operation it was the standard for probation officers to essentially be 9 to 5ers, meeting…

The Washington State Legislature is comprised of two combined houses, the Senate and the House of Representatives. This legislative process begins by a bill being introduced to either the Senate or House of Representatives by a member, which both houses meet yearly to create a new law/s, change current/existing laws, and establish budgets for the…

Since 9/11 debates on terrorism and counter-terrorism have been poorly informed. Fear and ideology rather than reason and facts have guided our policymakers’ decisions, creating a dichotomy between liberty and security. As a result, the US government has pursued policies that tend to be illegal, unethical and/or invasive. In this paper I argue that the…

Abstract The definition of crime has changed over the past hundred years. What was illegal then, and what is illegal now are very different laws from society changing and causing deviant behavior to evolve. Who can vote, who can own homes, who can get married? A lot of crimes have evolved. Some crimes back then…

On January 16, 1919; the United States commander in chief, President Woodrow Wilson, signed into law the 18th amendment. The introduction of a nationwide prohibition may have seemed upsetting to some, but others saw it as an opportunity. Between 1920 and 1933 mafias throughout the country made millions illegally selling alcohol, but it came with…

“Up From Slavery,” is an autobiography of Booker T. Washington. In his autobiography, Booker T. Washington describes his personal experiences, difficulties, and the obstacles he faced throughout his lifetime. He overcame many difficult obstacles and persevered time and time again throughout his lifetime in order to achieve his goals. For example, he was very poor…

The experience of American chattel slavery was largely one of near-total cultural erasure. Among most enslaved Africans, little remained of the traditions of their homeland. From this great negation emerged a search for Africanisms, aspects of African culture that survived slavery. There has been a great deal of scholarly work done in this area, but…

Introduction Child sexual abuse is defined as forced or persuaded sexual activity with a minor. This includes non contact abuses, sexual molestation, and rape (American Psychological, 2012). It is estimated that approximately 135,000 children are sexually abused each year (Sedlack et al, 2010). As referenced, the most frequently associated disorder with child sexual abuse is…

Introduction Hate crime against homosexuals in other countries is seen as something which no longer exists even though it traces still prevails. Homosexuality is viewed as an dishonourable and a disease which comes from the West which is the reason why many of those engaging in homosexuality are abused. Homosexuality is an attraction which is…

Introduction Juvenile delinquency is a broad term that encompasses acts that range from status and substance use offenses to criminal behaviors. It has substantial consequences on offenders, victims, and society in general. As the problem continues to thrive, researchers and policymakers are seeking to understand the most effective method of preventing criminal behavior among young…