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Virginia Commonwealth University Commencement Program [2008], Virginia Commonwealth University

VCU Commencement Programs

No abstract provided.

Virginia Commonwealth University Fall Commencement Program [Corrected Copy] [2008], Virginia Commonwealth University

VCU Commencement Programs

No abstract provided.

Cost Of Medical Detoxification Among Drug And Alcohol Users In A Private Texas Hospital, Alberto Coustasse

Management Faculty Research

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to estimate the costs of medical detoxification among patients with alcohol and substance abuse disorders.

Design/methodology/approach – The study data was drawn from a medical detoxification program in a community hospital in Texas. Secondary data analysis of 1337 cases from three years was reviewed. Age, gender, race, alcohol, cocaine, cannabis, amphetamines, sedatives, opioids, financial classification, cost, length of stay (LOS) and cost by LOS were analyzed using Kruskal-Wallis test and Mann-Whitney U-test.

Findings – The sample comprised of 42.8 percent women and 57.2 percent males. The mean cost and cost by LOS …

An Analysis Of Beginning Counselor Education Master's Degree Candidate's Ability To Make Ethical Decisions Based On The American Counseling Association's Ethical Standards After Having Completed A Course In Professional Ethics, Richard Joseph Behun

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

There are many arguments on the best methods to instruct the professional counseling candidate on the ethical implications they are most likely to encounter. This study examined a professional counselor candidate's ability to apply the information in a course in professional and ethical practices and their ability to make ethical decisions based on the American Counseling Association's Code of Ethics

Gjxdm Documents And Small Law Enforcement Agencies, Darin Dillard

Regis University Student Publications (comprehensive collection)

The purpose of this paper is to demonstrate that while the Global Justice XML Data Model (GJXDM) is a complete and effective solution for criminal justice agencies it is complex to implement and difficult for smaller law enforcement agencies to put into practice. The paper presents the current implementation steps for a new GJXDM document and describes the process of implementing an existing GJXDM document. The paper also presents a tool for agencies to start using and processing GJXDM documents. Also offered within the paper is a design for a central repository for increasing GJXDM information sharing and dissemination of …

Indigent Criminal Defense: Qualitative Review On Economic Value, Ralph Mckinney, Lawrence P. Shao

Management Faculty Research

This article reviews indigent criminal defense programs on an international level and generally concludes that societies want to protect legitimate society members', within the respective society's jurisdiction, fundamental property rights concerning criminal prosecution. While this conclusion was as the researchers expected, several unexpected and contrary observations were noted. Society wealth and a greater return on investments of public funds can dramatically shift a society's value of basic shared rights.

Suffolk Journal, Vol. 68, No. 19, 3/12/2008, Suffolk Journal

Suffolk Journal

No abstract provided.

Horizons Spring/Summer 2008, Nova Southeastern University

Horizons

• Features
  • 14 Theory Meets Practice at Huizenga School
  • 16 Nursing Department Makes Huge Strides in Short Time
  • 20 Society’s Problems Find Solutions Here
  • 24 Medical Missions: Serving the Underserved
  • 26 A True University Experience, Far from Main Campus
  • 32 NSU Broadcasts the First Voice in Law School Radio
• Departments
  • 2 Letter from the President
  • 3 Academic Notes
    • New Beginnings for Our Treasured Reefs
    • International Coral Reef Symposium
    • $500,000 Donated to Scholarships for High-Achieving Transfer Students
    • Graduate Program Catches the Information Technology Wave
    • Master’s Degree Program Responds to Multiculturalism in the Classroom
    • University Center Gets the Ball Rolling for Intramural Sports …

The Loophole Generation, Jennifer Summerville, John Fischetti

Innovate: Journal of Online Education

No abstract provided.

Prosecutors "Doing Justice" Through Osmosis—Reminders To Encourage A Culture Of Cooperation, Melanie D. Wilson

Scholarly Articles

Cooperating defendants have proven to be necessary and valuable tools in preventing crime and prosecuting criminals. Federal prosecutors must exercise vigilance to thoughtfully decide how best to pursue the information cooperating defendants can provide. Such informed and good-faith judgment calls will inevitably require every prosecutor to weigh "the relative value or importance of different rights and interests and decide what, if any, action to take in response to a given tip. The DOJ and the ninety-three U.S. Attorneys can foster good decision-making by developing a culture of "doing justice" in which every prosecutor is encouraged.

Un-Based International Criminal Tribunals: How They Mix And Match, Larry D. Johnson

Denver Journal of International Law & Policy

No abstract provided.

The Ole Miss, University Of Mississippi

The Ole Miss (1897-)

The Ole Miss Annual 2008

Can We Treat Criminality?, Brianna Johnson

e-Vision Journal of Undergraduate Writing

[O]ur current approach of punishment without treatment isn’t working. What we need are better ways to identify and treat criminality in its earliest stages and effective treatments for those preparing to reenter society following jail sentences. If we can provide some type of personalized therapy for these troubled citizens, we can better prepare them to lead lawful lifestyles outside of the prison gates.

Brianna Johnson is a sophomore biology major with a minor in mathematics. She plans to work in research and attend graduate school after graduation. Her paper was written for her GWRIT 103 class in spring of 2008 …

Horses And At-Risk Youth: An Alternative Approach To Reconnect Adolescents, Christiane Deaton

Theses Digitization Project

The author developed a model for at-risk youth that outlines processes and incorporates best practices of an equine-facilitated program. The Horse Program Model (HPM) is designed to determine if and how participating in a horse program can help change attitudes, skills and behaviors of at-risk youth.

Check It Out! Library Newsletter, Winter 2008-09, Johnson & Wales University Library - Providence

JWU Library Newsletter - Providence Campus

Johnson & Wales University Library, Providence Campus, Library Newsletter. Winter 2008-09.

Pennsylvania's Common Law And The United States Constitution Provide Members Of The Press With A Right Of Access To Names But Not Addresses Of Jurors Impaneled In A Criminal Trial: Commonwealth V. Long, Amy Nicoletti

Duquesne Law Review

The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania held that the common-law right of access to criminal trial proceedings did not extend to impaneled jurors' names or addresses, but the First Amendment to the United States Constitution provided a qualified right of access to jurors' names only.

Commonwealth v. Long, 922 A.2d 892 (Pa. 2007).

Audiotapes Heard At Preliminary Criminal Hearings Are Regarded As Public Judicial Records Subject To The Presumption Of Openness Associated With Criminal Trials And Are Accessible To The Public For Duplication: Commonwealth V. Upshur, Nicole L. Klos

Duquesne Law Review

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court held that an audiotape played at a public preliminary criminal hearing was a public judicial record or document; therefore, it is subject to the presumption of openness, and the public is entitled to have access to review and copy such evidence.

Commonwealth v. Upshur, 924 A.2d 642 (Pa. 2007).

Trust Us…We’Re The Fbi, Benjamin Shimp

Undergraduate Review

No abstract provided.

The Chivalry Hypothesis & Filicide: Are There Categorical Differences Between Mothers And Fathers Who Kill Their Children?, Meghan Chase

Undergraduate Review

No abstract provided.

Establishing Multicultural Interdependence In Europe: Overcoming The Legal Challenges Facing Cosmopolitan Citizens, Jessica L. Hawkinson

International Studies Honors Projects

Modern states and legal structures around the world are pressed by the forces of globalization to accommodate increasingly diverse multicultural populations. Older and more frequently followed models for cultural integration are rooted in theories of assimilation or liberal pluralism. These theories can demand unbalanced changes from either minority communities or the state. Few theories identify the dual process of interdependence necessary for the democratic inclusion of diverse minority communities in Europe. This thesis explores the historical intent and shortcomings of immigration and integration legislation as it relates to ethnic minority communities in Great Britain and the Netherlands, and makes a …

Southern University And A & M College 2008-2010 Graduate School Bulletin, Southern University And A&M College

Southern University and A & M College Course Catalogs

The Southern University and A & M College 2008-2010 Graduate School Bulletin.

Less Than Fundamental: The Myth Of Voter Fraud And The Coming Of The Second Great Disenfranchisement, David T. Schultz

William Mitchell Law Review

No abstract provided.

Lawyer Liability For Aiding And Abetting Squeez-Outs, Christine L. Eid

William Mitchell Law Review

No abstract provided.

2008 Author Recognition Bibliography, Grand Valley State University Libraries

Author Recognition Archives

No abstract provided.

Dancing In The Rain: Who Is Your Partner In The Corporate Boardroom?, 25 J. Marshall J. Computer & Info. L. 267 (2008), Maureen Duffy-Lewis, Daniel B. Garrie

UIC John Marshall Journal of Information Technology & Privacy Law

No abstract provided.

Beyond Whiffle-Ball Bats: Addressing Identity Crime In An Information Economy, 26 J. Marshall J. Computer & Info. L. 47 (2008), Erin Kenneally, Jon Stanley

UIC John Marshall Journal of Information Technology & Privacy Law

The article discusses the challenges to the protection of private personal information in the age of rapid technological changes and advances with a particular focus on the explosion of Identity Theft Crime (IDC). The paper highlights the compartmentalized and imbalanced roles that the free market and law enforcement (LE) play in response to this emerging threat to privacy, the implications of this dynamic, and recommendations for improving the societal risk management of Identity Crime.

The Ties That Bind: Indigenous Peoples And Environmental Governance, Benjamin J. Richardson

Comparative Research in Law & Political Economy

Canvassing practices in many countries, this chapter analyses the relationships between Indigenous peoples and environmental governance. It examines the environmental values and practices of Indigenous peoples, primarily in order to assess their implications for the Indigenous stake in environmental governance. It identifies at least six major theories or perspectives concerning Indigenous environmental values and practices. Secondly, the chapter reviews the legal norms and governance tools that structure Indigenous involvement in environmental management, in order to assess their relative value for Indigenous stakeholders and implications for sustainable utilisation of natural resources.

Founder's Day 2008, Sacred Heart University

Founder's Day Programs

Program for the March 26, 2008 Founder's Day ceremony held in the William H. Pitt Health and Recreation Center.

2008 Nsu Sharks Women's Rowing Media Guide, Nova Southeastern University

NSU Athletics Sports Programs and Media Guides

No abstract provided.

Candor, Zeal, And The Substitution Of Judgment: Ethics And The Mentally Ill Criminal Defendant, John D. King

Scholarly Articles

This Article explores the tension between autonomy and paternalism that characterizes the attorney-client relationship when a criminal defense attorney represents a mentally impaired client. Specifically, the Article analyzes the ethical frameworks that constrain the discretion of the attorney in this situation and proposes a new paradigm for ethical decisionmaking when an attorney represents a marginally competent client.

The criminal defense attorney is both a zealous advocate for her client and an officer of the legal system. In representing a marginally competent client, the initial ethical dilemma facing the attorney is whether she has an obligation to alert the court to …