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Is Stricter Gun Sentencing The Solution To Chicago's Rising Murder Rate? , Marjorie Kennedy Jan 2013

Is Stricter Gun Sentencing The Solution To Chicago's Rising Murder Rate? , Marjorie Kennedy

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The Private Prison Dilemma, Adriana Ballines Jan 2012

The Private Prison Dilemma, Adriana Ballines

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Working With A Blank Check: The Cost Of Defense Or The Death Penalty Industry?, Coleen Thomas Jan 2011

Working With A Blank Check: The Cost Of Defense Or The Death Penalty Industry?, Coleen Thomas

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Illinois Abolishes The Death Penalty, Christina Mcmahon Jan 2011

Illinois Abolishes The Death Penalty, Christina Mcmahon

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To Many Iraqis, Suicide Bombing Less Worrisom Than Graft, Tom Mcgettrick Jan 2010

To Many Iraqis, Suicide Bombing Less Worrisom Than Graft, Tom Mcgettrick

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The Fair Sentencing Act Of 2010: How Fair Is It? , Ryan Carlsen Jan 2010

The Fair Sentencing Act Of 2010: How Fair Is It? , Ryan Carlsen

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Early Release Programs In Illinois: Justifiable Or Objectionable?, Bill Schramm Jan 2010

Early Release Programs In Illinois: Justifiable Or Objectionable?, Bill Schramm

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Gun Shy: Turning Violent Criminals Into Anti-Violence Advocates, Ian Barney Jan 2010

Gun Shy: Turning Violent Criminals Into Anti-Violence Advocates, Ian Barney

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"Myspace Mom" Asks Court Not To Stretch Federal Crime Beyond Congress' Intent, William Tasch Jan 2009

"Myspace Mom" Asks Court Not To Stretch Federal Crime Beyond Congress' Intent, William Tasch

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Facing The Compliance Deadline For The Adam Walsh Child Protection And Safety Act, States Are Weighing All The Costs, Liz Winiarski Jan 2009

Facing The Compliance Deadline For The Adam Walsh Child Protection And Safety Act, States Are Weighing All The Costs, Liz Winiarski

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Legal Rights Group Takes Illinois State Police To Court…The Charge: Criminal Contempt Of Court For Failure To Seal Court Ordered Criminal Records. , Chantal Kazay Jan 2008

Legal Rights Group Takes Illinois State Police To Court…The Charge: Criminal Contempt Of Court For Failure To Seal Court Ordered Criminal Records. , Chantal Kazay

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No Longer A Safe Haven For Torturers: The United States Makes Its First Successful Prosecution Under The Torture Statute, Melissa A. Beckman Jan 2008

No Longer A Safe Haven For Torturers: The United States Makes Its First Successful Prosecution Under The Torture Statute, Melissa A. Beckman

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Chicago Mob Not Quite "Sleeping With The Fishes", Tim Kerrigan Jan 2008

Chicago Mob Not Quite "Sleeping With The Fishes", Tim Kerrigan

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Illinois' Criminal Justice System Goes To School, John Maki Jan 2008

Illinois' Criminal Justice System Goes To School, John Maki

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Shifting Paradigms: From Relapse Prevention To Wellness, Robert E. Longo Lpc, Ncc Jan 2007

Shifting Paradigms: From Relapse Prevention To Wellness, Robert E. Longo Lpc, Ncc

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Today's youth present greater challenges than during any other time in recent history. The author proposes that "sex offending by youth is a symptom of a greater problem." Young people with sexual behavior problems and sexual aggression behaviors must be looked at from a holistic/ecological perspective as they may be subject to co-morbid diagnosis, traumatic histories that may have neuro-biological impact on the brain and brain development, and learning deficits and disabilities among other concerns. This article will briefly outline the current thinking about assessing youth with sexual behavior problems and youth who are sexually aggressive from both a sexual …


Youth Who Have Sexually Abused: Registration, Recidivism, And Risk, David Prescott Jan 2007

Youth Who Have Sexually Abused: Registration, Recidivism, And Risk, David Prescott

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Juvenile Sex Offender Registration Laws In The United States: How The Adam Walsh Act Will Affect Juvenile Sex Offenders, Brittany I. Bohn Jd Jan 2007

Juvenile Sex Offender Registration Laws In The United States: How The Adam Walsh Act Will Affect Juvenile Sex Offenders, Brittany I. Bohn Jd

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Juvenile Sex Offenders: Past, Present, And Future?, Sara Howard, Colleen Morey Jan 2007

Juvenile Sex Offenders: Past, Present, And Future?, Sara Howard, Colleen Morey

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Executing A New Plan - Roberts And Alito May Change The Supreme Court's Approach To The Death Penalty, Tim Kerrigan Jan 2007

Executing A New Plan - Roberts And Alito May Change The Supreme Court's Approach To The Death Penalty, Tim Kerrigan

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International Criminal Court Begins Its First Prosecution Putting Its Credibility On The Line In Child Soldier Case, Nigel D. Graham Jan 2007

International Criminal Court Begins Its First Prosecution Putting Its Credibility On The Line In Child Soldier Case, Nigel D. Graham

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Confrontation Clause And Testimonial Evidence: After Two Supreme Court Decisions, Standard Remains Unclear, Alan Raphael Phd., J.D. Jan 2006

Confrontation Clause And Testimonial Evidence: After Two Supreme Court Decisions, Standard Remains Unclear, Alan Raphael Phd., J.D.

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Recent Appellate Court Decisions On Eyewitness Identification, Jerry E. Norton Jan 2006

Recent Appellate Court Decisions On Eyewitness Identification, Jerry E. Norton

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In Response To The Illinois Pilot Program On Simultaneous V. Sequential Lineups, Ebbe B. Ebbesen, Kristin M. Finklea Jan 2006

In Response To The Illinois Pilot Program On Simultaneous V. Sequential Lineups, Ebbe B. Ebbesen, Kristin M. Finklea

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The Street, The Lab, The Courtroom, The Meeting Room, James M. Doyle, Steven Penrod Ph.D., Margaret Bull Kovera Ph.D., Jennifer Dysart Ph.D. Jan 2006

The Street, The Lab, The Courtroom, The Meeting Room, James M. Doyle, Steven Penrod Ph.D., Margaret Bull Kovera Ph.D., Jennifer Dysart Ph.D.

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Notes On The Illinois Pilot Program On Sequential Double-Blind Identification Procedures, Roy L. Malpass Jan 2006

Notes On The Illinois Pilot Program On Sequential Double-Blind Identification Procedures, Roy L. Malpass

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Getting To Truth Before It Falls Into The Hands Of The Lawyers: Pursuing Accuracy In Criminal Cases, James B. Zagel Jan 2006

Getting To Truth Before It Falls Into The Hands Of The Lawyers: Pursuing Accuracy In Criminal Cases, James B. Zagel

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How Can Psychological Science Enhance The Effectiveness Of Identification Procedures? An International Comparison, Tim Valentine, Stephen Darling, Amina Memon Jan 2006

How Can Psychological Science Enhance The Effectiveness Of Identification Procedures? An International Comparison, Tim Valentine, Stephen Darling, Amina Memon

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The Future For Victims Of Violence: Will Vawa Be Renewed?, Jamie Friye Jan 2005

The Future For Victims Of Violence: Will Vawa Be Renewed?, Jamie Friye

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Judicial Safety: A Judge's Perspective, Wayne R. Andersen Judge, Sameh I. Mobarek, John M. Richardson Jan 2005

Judicial Safety: A Judge's Perspective, Wayne R. Andersen Judge, Sameh I. Mobarek, John M. Richardson

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Recent Study Highlights U.S. Ex-Felon Disenfranchisement Crisis, Aisha Cornelius Jan 2005

Recent Study Highlights U.S. Ex-Felon Disenfranchisement Crisis, Aisha Cornelius

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