Alternatives to criminal justice system have been the growing part of the debate surrounding the theory of criminology. Shaming: In this arena of alternatives to criminal justice system, the most distinctive contribution has been John Braithwaite's theory of regenerative shaming which conjec...

Violence in the media has become a commonplace affair. Does television violence result in more aggressive or deviant behavior' Is such behavior likely to lead to criminal behavior' Recent studies have indicated that even the most seemingly benign programs on television, such as cartoons, are ...

Researchers: Mike and MarieHonors Composition I 08/27/01Facts and Information Acquired·Capital punishment provides the most complete retribution and condemnation·The threat of execution is a unique deterrent·Capital punishment self-evidently prevents more crime beca...

The Psychology of Eyewitness Accounts The human memory, while in many ways an amazing tool, is highly flawed. Although we have the power to remember a vast amount of information, our mind can use our memory to essentially "trick" us, sometimes even to the extent of remembering in ...