"Broken Windows Theory" was introduced in the "Atlantic"" 1982 social science article, by James Q. ... When people observe others violate a certain social norm or legitimate rule, they are more likely to violate other norms or rules. ... The "Atlantic" " 1982 social science article, by James Q. ... Times Square was well known for its quality of life crimes and its social disorganization. ... Society's view on social disorder is a valid point to address. ...

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All of my life I've wanted to be an officer of the law, more specifically an R.C.M.P. Though as my life went on and I grew older I realized that these goals maybe unreachable. So I set out in the world of finding a career that would satisfy my financial and family needs, and personal goals. In th...

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The organization of crime, trafficking of alcohol, extortion, bribery, assault, and murder were examples of the types of crimes committed during America's Prohibition Era. ... Similarly, the marijuana problem could be a conscious response to social conditions. ... On the other hand, since societies around the world vary in organization and values, what is considered criminal in one culture may be embraced in another. ... The French sociologist Emile Durkheim considered crime to be a primary component of society and a "normal" social phenomenon in that it has existed in all societies an...

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It is difficult to enforce laws created by the justice system on criminal's who have produced a peculiar idea of another social world with separate laws for them to follow. ... Physical exhaustion is another factor that plagues police work because, after long hours and extensive physical activity cops often return home lacking the energy to effectively interact socially. ... The DARE officers spoke of how an officer is expected to maintain a positive social standing when they are off duty also. ...

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Gangs and criminal organizations" come in many forms - street gangs, youth gangs, organized crime gangs, drug gangs, terrorist gangs, prison gangs, etc.. A gang is a static or fluid organization, network or collective, possesses identifiable leadership or a leadership structure, associates on a continuous basis. ... They are also less sophisticated in terms of organizational structure, rules of conduct and nature of criminal activities. ...

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ATL 130 04/12/2001 Capital Punishment: The Abolitionist View "Historically, the death penalty always has been with us in some fashion. In ancient times, it was meted out of those who propagated radical ideas that threatened the political establishment. The death penalty has existed througho...

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Presented Problem- Gangs As defined by Sgt. M. Longo's website on "Gang Information" of the Huron Valley Mens, "a gang is a group of people that form an allegiance to the exclusion of others, for a common purpose of engaging in violent, antisocial, or criminal behavior" (www.geocities.com/rainfore...

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Annotated Bibliography The Death Penalty for Juveniles The following research draws upon different opinions and perceptions for and against the further enactment of the death penalty for juvenile offenders. The various articles that are presented draw conclusions on the pros and cons of using t...

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According to a wide range of civil rights and human rights organizations, the expansion of racial profiling after the September 11 attacks appears to have contributed to a climate of discrimination that indirectly encourages hate crimes against certain minority groups and people who look like them by conveying the message that such discrimination is acceptable and helpful in fighting terrorism. ...

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