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High Risk Inmates, 2007.
An analysis of the factors contributing to the occurrence of violence in prisons.
1,383 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 3 sources, MLA, £ 32.95
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This paper analyzes four causes or reasons for the occurrence of prison violence by inmates. It discusses each of these reasons in detail and then discusses environmental contributors to violence in prison, such as overcrowding. Finally, the paper discusses the contribution of poor diet to the occurrences of prison violence and how this can be rectified.
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"Another more recent development in the research associated with prison violence is diet, as many prisons have been found to provide the inmates with a seriously lacking diet. Though there is a great deal of suspicion in the research and prison communities that the effect that diet can have on behavior is overblown to say the least, there are currently several ongoing studies that have had promising results with regard to diet improvement and the mandatory supplementation with vitamins. The promise of such studies has resulted in a vast change in diet in some institutions and results are significant, especially with regard to internal violence. (Meacher 30)"
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Classification of Inmates, 2004.
This paper discusses prisoner classification, a method of evaluating inmate behaviors that determines whether of not inmates are high-risk.
780 words (approx. 3.1 pages), 3 sources, MLA, £ 19.95
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This paper describes that, in the risk evaluation process, offenders are put through a series of evaluations, including health and medical screenings, prior arrest surveys, and other behavioral testing. The author relates that specialists assign a profile to each inmate, including his or her offending crime, social background, educational background, work history, and criminal record. The paper explains that there are five basic types of high-risk inmates; each type of inmate has its own set of rules and regulations to maintain the highest level of safety.
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"The first type of high-risk inmate, as identified by the Department of Corrections (2002), is the inmate who is deemed high-risk because of escape possibilities. This means that those inmates have a history of escape attempts, either at local detention centers, or from previous Federal Prisons. These inmates have a high motivation to escape and are physically capable of harming guards or others to do so. For these inmates, extra security is required to make sure they do not flee."
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Effects of Risk Perception on Risk-Taking, 2008.
A summary and review of "The Contingent Effects of Risk Perception on Risk-Taking Behavior: Adolescent Participative Orientation and Marijuana Use", the authors C.F. Lee, Y. Su, and B.P. Hazard
4,419 words (approx. 17.7 pages), 2 sources, APA, £ 82.95
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This paper critiques an article about the use of marijuana by American high school seniors, entitled "The Contingent Effects of Risk Perception on Risk-Taking Behavior: Adolescent Participative Orientation and Marijuana Use". The paper first explains that the authors of the report see marijuana use as an example of risk-taking behavior, and presume that a reduction in marijuana use would mean that the perception of risk has increased and that this is leading to a lower rate of use. The paper then goes on to summarize the report and explain its findings.
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"The authors find that risk perception by itself accounts for about 21% of the variation in risk-taking behavior of marijuana use. Using the four participative orientations - sports, fun, school, and creative - the explained variance of marijuana use was increased to 33%, and all activity orientations except creative significantly affected marijuana use. Sports and school showed relatively small negative effects, while fun activities had a distinctively large and positive effect on marijuana use. The authors also find after analysis that the net effect of risk perception on marijuana use was statistically insignificant. "
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Risk Management and Risk Assessment, 2008.
An analysis of nine websites and their understanding of risk management and assessment.
1,192 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 9 sources, MLA, £ 28.95
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This paper defines risk management and assessment and discusses their importance to corporations and the public. The paper then focuses on effective risk management tools. It describes three websites and discusses their understanding of risk management. The paper also discusses specific websites that do not display a thorough understanding of risk management and assessment.
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"Risk management needs to be understood from a variety of angles. Firstly, risk should be defined for its nature and effect upon not only the company, but also all possible stakeholders. Risk management procedures exist to protect both the workplace, the workforce, or the public. Risk to the corporation is anything endangering the vision, mission and profitability of the company. Secondly, risk to the workforce entails those risks that may result in injury or death to the employee, or that may lead to health or other physical hazards. Employees may also incur risks from non-physical sources such as long work hours or a highly stressful job situation, which could be brought about by a variety of factors. Thirdly, risks can also be posed to the public, in terms of health, safety and financial well-being. A gas company may for example risk the health of the surrounding population by exceeding legally allowed gas emissions."
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Inmate Violence During Incarceration, 2007.
An examination of violent behavior in prisons and an assessment of predicting risk of violence by inmates while incarcerated.
9,638 words (approx. 38.6 pages), 38 sources, MLA, £ 139.95
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This paper examines prison violence and describes existing methods for assessing risk for violent behavior. It analyzes factors contributing to or reducing institutional violence. It also looks at factors contributing to violent behavior in general and discusses major theories of aggression and violent behavior. The paper then analyzes current methods for predicting short and long term risk of violence in various settings, in order to develop a conceptual framework for predicting inmate violence while incarcerated.
Table of Contents:
Abstract
Introduction
Literature Review
Strategies for Assessing Future Risk of Violence
Actuarial Risk Assessment
Clinical Risk Assessment
Psychopathy and Violence
Method
Violence among Inmates
Assaults In Correctional Facilities
Mental Health Screening In Correctional Facilities
Violence Prevention Programs
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"A computer-based test interpretation (CBTI) system is a system that screens inmates for mental health issues in correctional facilities. This system was reviewed and tested to see if it is valid and useful. To begin this review, 100 adult male felons were administered a brief mental status interview and a series of psychological tests, including the MMPI, the revised Beta IQ Examination, and the Buss-Durkee Hostility Inventory. Psychiatric diagnoses and CBTI ratings of victimization, violence, suicide, and substance abuse potentials were compared with clinicians' evaluations. Second, CBTI diagnosed 109 inmates and were compared with Diagnostic Interview Schedule (DIS) diagnoses. Finally, CBTI risk ratings were compared with institutional infraction records of 1, 718 inmates. An agreement between CBTI and clinicians' risk ratings decided that this was in fact a fair diagnosis, and the diagnoses ranged from 60% to 93%. (Psychological Assessment, 1992, p. 138)"
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Prison Life for Inmates, 2006.
A look at the inside of a prison and how the inmates really live.
1,383 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 3 sources, MLA, £ 32.95
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This paper takes a look at the real life of a prisoner incarcerated in a U.S. prison. According to the paper, the inmates enter the prison like cattle and are counted and recounted several times, then are shaved, photographed, given a hair cut, issued a number, a uniform, black shoes, some bedding, asked all kinds of questions, made to sign all sorts of forms, and are given a prison rulebook. The paper discusses how the inmates are strip-searched and deloused, and from this point on will be known by their inmate number, as they are led to their eight-by-ten-foot cell that they will share with another inmate for the next several years.
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"Female offenders are usually referred to as the "forgotten offenders" because prisons for women lack the variety of programs and services that are generally available to male inmates, and those that do exist tend to follow stereotypical lines, such as cosmetology and food service training, and the educational programs rarely go beyond the high school level (DeRosia 1998). Moreover, medical services are extremely inadequate in female prisons, and are a particular problem that has resulted in serious health problems for many female inmates, including pregnancy (DeRosia 1998). The women are getting older, and many of them are going through menopause without proper treatment therapy (Day 2001). One woman describe having surgery, and afterwards, while she was still bleeding, she was strip-searched, shackled, chained, and forced to walk back to the van (Day 2001). More than 75 percent of incarcerated women are mothers, most of whom are heads of households, for, on average, two dependent children (DeRosia 1998). One female prisoner described prison life as "living the rest of your life in a tiny cell that was built for one and now houses three...you have no property, because there's no room" (Day 2001). She said, "Imagine yourself in a relationship with an abuser who controls your every move, keeps you locked in the house. There's the ever-present threat of violence or further repression if you don't toe the line. And imagine being there for fifteen years" (Day 2001). She described being punished to being absolutely controlled, "whether it's about buttoning your shirt, how you have a scarf on your head," everything is under constant scrutiny (Day 2001). According to the U.S. Department of Justice, at the end of 2004, there were 104,848 females incarcerated (Prison 2005). "
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Jail Inmates & Habitat for Humanity, 2002.
An analysis of an article produced by the Florida Department of Community Affairs named "Evaluation of the Habitat for Humanity Program for Jail Inmates in Broward County 1997 - 2000".
746 words (approx. 3.0 pages), 1 source, MLA, £ 18.95
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This paper offers a brief examination of this article which evaluates the success of a cooperative program that allows authorized county jail inmates to participate in the local community by constructing houses in selected neighborhoods for families who qualify. It explains how the article concludes that the program was a success and that by participating in the program, jail inmates are able to contribute to the community while learning life skills that could reduce the likelihood that they would reoffend upon release.
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"The program in Broward County experienced success in several ways. First, it was successful in attracting participants and providing opportunities for the participants to use construction skills acquired prior to their incarceration and learn new construction skills. In addition, the inmates participating in the program reported improvements in their self-esteem, work habits and self-control during their participation. And the program also successfully constructed houses for community residents."
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First Amendment Rights of Inmates, 2001.
This paper examines the rights of inmates according to the First Amendment.
1,570 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 12 sources, MLA, £ 36.95
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This paper is a research paper discussing inmates' freedoms in various states and if they are granted or not allowed. It discusses several cases and rulings of the Supreme Court such as: Procunier vs. Martinez , Shaw vs. Murphy, etc. and more. It discusses the various rights of an inmate and how they have been damaged such as visitation rights and religious rights.
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"Driving in Huntsville, Texas, razor wire fences, guard towers, an occasional band of men or women clad in white jumpsuits working along the roadside, and guards posted at security checkpoints create the scenery. These are the trademarks of the maximum-security prison units that house some of the state's most dangerous, hardened, and intimidating male and female criminals. Having lived 18 years of my life in Huntsville, I am well conditioned to all aspects of life surrounding the prison system. I have little sympathy left for these men and women "serving their time." Their lack of air-conditioned buildings, fast food, and private restrooms does not bother me. m fact, I find it insulting that they are released from work duty when temperatures rise above 95 degrees. After all, few upstanding members of society are afforded that same luxury. I, however, realize my view is very one-sided, and when the topic of the first amendment rights of inmates was presented, I could not help but examine the decisions in recent history of the courts on this topic."
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Charging Prison Inmates for Health Care, 1994.
Examining the issue in terms of precedent for user fees, purposes, theory, impact on prisoners, payment structures, advantages & disaadvantages and elderly inmates.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 9 sources, £ 56.95
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"CHARGING PRISON INMATES FOR HEALTH SERVICES
This research examines the public policy alternative of charging prison inmates a user fee for health services delivered by the state to a prisoner. Several states in the U.S. operate systems where convicted persons are required to pay a part of the costs associated with the administration of their corrections programs (Allen, Eskridge, Latessa, and Vito, 1990, pp. 74-91). Most of such fees are related to parole and probation; however, such actions provide a precedent for the imposition of user fees for health services. The establishment of user fees is a popular idea among the general public and politicians.
The Arizona legislation permits the state Bureau of Corrections to charge a prisoner $3.00 for each Health Needs Request..."
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After-Care Programs for AIDS, STDs and TB Inmates, 2002.
This paper looks at the level of care given to ex-prisoners with HIV/AIDS, STDs and/or TB.
12,698 words (approx. 50.8 pages), 28 sources, MLA, £ 171.95
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This paper closely examines, evaluates and compares several after-care programs for inmates with HIV/AIDS, STDS, and/or TB. In particular, the research attempts to answer the following question: Are in-prison and after-care programs for inmates with HIV/AIDS, STDS, and TB adequate in meeting their medical needs?
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"Implemented Continuum of Care Programs. A Rhode Island program is commonly considered to be one of the best continuum of care programs. The program, initiated by Brown University, Miriam Hospital, the Rhode Island Department of Corrections, and the Rhode Island Department of Health, provides care for inmates with HIV/AIDS in the correctional facility and continued care for them after their release. According to T.P. Dixon and associates (1993), the program includes about 40 community-based organizations and service providers, with comprehensive discharge planning and linkages to substantial community services, and is available to both HIV-positive inmates and high-risk but HIV-negative inmates."
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The Custody of Inmates, 2005.
An analysis of the responsibility of prison guards during a crisis situation, such as Hurricane Katrina.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 2 sources, £ 31.95
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This paper reviews the challenges that housing and supervising prison inmates present to correctional facilities and to those who work in them. Specifically, the paper looks at the practical difficulties of providing some semblance of security and protection in a time of crisis, and it also examines the (possible) legal repercussions flowing from a natural disaster such as Hurricane Katrina. The paper concludes that prison officials cannot be expected to maintain order and decorum in a crisis situation when they have been poorly trained and/or given limited supplies.
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"The Custody of Inmates during Hurricane Katrina The events that unfolded between August 27 and September 1, 2005 as Katrina rolled ashore along the Gulf coast cannot easily be dismissed. For correctional facilities, the storm over-burdened their resources and placed staff in an untenable position. The following paper will examine the challenges that correctional staff faced in this crisis, both from a practical stand-point and also, in its aftermath, from a legal stand-point. As should become apparent, training and proper evacuation and preparedness procedures could all have spared the affected facilities the trauma they experienced during the storm. With this in mind, it is to a discussion of this important topic that this paper now turns. The practical challenges presented to correctional facilities in a situation such as the Katrina disaster are many."
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Healthcare for Female Inmates, 2005.
This paper examines the medical services available for female prisoners.
868 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 7 sources, APA, £ 21.95
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The paper relates that the number of incarcerated women continues to increase and then looks at female prisoners' access to prenatal care, HIV and AIDS treatment and mental healthcare. The paper reveals that gynecological services are often the least available and most needed medical service of women in prison. The paper emphasizes that prenatal, infectious disease and mental health care not only benefit the inmates while they are incarcerated but they also benefit society once these women and their children are released into the general population.
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"The Eight Amendment is used to ensure equal healthcare for inmates, not just the majority of inmates, but all inmates including women. The prison system was not designed for women because there were very few women who needed to be incarcerated when the first state prisons were founded. As a result the rules and procedures were designed for men and their needs. Women prisoners naturally must get medical attention for their pregnancy, but also for HIV/AIDS infection and distinctive mental health issues. As women continue to make up a larger portion of the inmate population it is time we consider their unique health needs as well."
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Risks and Bank Capital Regulation, 2002.
A study of the main categories of risk-- liquidity risk, interest rate risk, credit risk and capital risk and how they can impact the viability of a financial institution.
1,795 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 9 sources, MLA, £ 40.95
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One of the most fundamental objectives of bank management is maximizing shareholder value. To maximize shareholder value, bank managers must address the risk-return trade off inherent in many of their day-to-day financial transactions. This paper examines the different types of risk which fall into four main categories liquidity risk, interest rate risk, credit risk, and capital risk and shows how crucial they are to maximizing shareholder value. Examples from real life bank figures are used to illustrate examples.
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"If a financial institution does not have enough liquid assets, then it is possible that a run on customer withdrawals could not be met. A common scenario in the Great Depression of the 1930?s, an inability to meet withdrawal demand can destroy the reputation of a financial institution. Carrying a disproportionately high liquidity risk has the potential to completely obliterate the good reputation of a financial institution, and ultimately result in the institution closing its doors."
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The Bank of New York - Risk Analysis, 2002.
An essay presented in report form by the bank's risk management team in an attempt to identify and minimize the risks faced by the bank.
1,620 words (approx. 6.5 pages), 4 sources, MLA, £ 36.95
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The paper discusses the number of risks associated with the banking industry. In an attempt to identify and minimize the various risks associated with the operation of this institution, the Bank of New York uses a Risk Management team. Their main goal is to identify and track the various risks associated with the Bank of New York and offer recommendations as to how to minimize or eliminate them. The paper shows how threats and risks in the banking industry can be divided into the following categories: Market Risk, Credit Risk, Foreign Asset Risk, Competition Risk, Governmental Risk, as well as risks to the physical structure and data systems. This paper discusses these risk areas and the Bank of New York?s plan for minimizing them.
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Introduction
Risk Analysis
Threats/Risks - Market Risk
Credit Risk
Foreign Asset Risk
Governmental Risk
Competition Risk
Analysis
Data Systems
Mitigation/Countermeasures
Information Assurance Policies
Disaster Recovery Policies
Summary
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"The World Trade tower attack in September of 2001 prompted the Bank of New York to re-evaluate and amend its disaster recovery policies. At the time of the disaster, the Bank had over 8,300 employees located in four lower Manhattan facilities who were evacuated in a matter of hours. The recovery plan was immediately implemented, and they temporarily relocated headquarters to midtown Manhattan. By that evening, they had relocated operating departments to five existing contingency sites in New Jersey, New York State, and Connecticut. Staff was reassigned to alternate sites as specified in disaster recovery plans while systems were restored at backup sites over the course of the following days. Well-executed contingency plans led to quick recovery of many businesses, including ADR, BNY Clearing, Core Custody, Brokerage, European Transfer Agency, Foreign Currency Transfer, Fund Accounting and Administration, Investment Management, Performance Measurement, Retail Fund Administration and Securities Lending (BNY annual report, 2001)."
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