Criminal Justice System in America

Criminal Justice System in America

Paper details:
Topics to choose from: Drug War, Women, Racial Inequality, Incarceration, Sentencing Laws and Guidelines, RICO laws, Prison and Jail Conditions, Recidivism, Probation and Parole, Surveillance, Warrants, Search and Seizure, Self-Incrimination and Confessions, Violent Crimes, Non-Violent Crimes, Mental Health, Police Shootings, Rehabilitation, Effect of Incarceration on Families and Communities, Death Penalty, Nevada Penal System, Gangs, White-Collar Crime, Federal vs. State Crimes, Prostitution, Rape, Domestic Violence, Burglary/Theft, Hate Crimes, Identity Theft, Hacking, Treason, Juvenile Crime, DUIs, Entrapment, Immigration, Child Abuse, Bail Bond System, Police Training, Weapons, Lawyers, Role of Politicians
Choose one topic above that interests you and analyze it.
Describe how your issue has developed over time, giving some historical background. Show where it stands today and why it is an important issue. Do you think changes need to be made? What would you suggest? Why?
Support your positions with facts from news articles, scientific studies, websites, textbooks or documentaries.
Show opposing opinions. Use the same types of sources as above.
Find specific laws, regulations, and court decisions related to your topic. Analyze the effects on American society.
You MUST include some mention of the fundamental American values, and how those values are seen/not seen in your issue. Include some specific
references to articles in the Constitution and relevant Amendments.
Mention some of the different government agencies and citizen groups involved in the criminal justice system and describe their involvement in the issue you’ve chosen
In addition to content, I will be looking at spelling, grammar, and readability. Your paper must flow logically: Introduction, Body, Conclusion, References.
Cite any references in endnotes. DO NOT PUT THE WHOLE SOURCE IN THE BODY OF THE PAPER. You can use MLA format (See website below for MLA citation instructions.) https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_style_introduction.html
Be sure to use quotation marks when using a citation verbatim (word-for-word). DO NOT PLAGIARIZE!!
Use at least 2 charts, tables or graphs that support your position (this can be taken from a source but must be cited). They cannot be larger than one-quarter of a page.
List references at the end of the paper (at least 6 sources, plus your textbook = 7 sources minimum)
Double space, 12-pt font, Times New Roman
8 pages of writing can include quarter-page graphs/tables/charts. Endnotes and References are not counted in the 8 pages.