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First language attrition

An investigation of the regression hypothesis in Arabic emigrants in the UK. The assignment is effectively a proposal for a study . That includes a methodology that would allow you to investigate what you propose to test/find out. include a discussion of potential results and what they would mean for your proposal, along the lines […]

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Preparing for Innovation

Innovations in corrections often sweep into vogue promising to change offender behavior and make a significant impact on recidivism through cost effective simple solutions. Generally, broad claims of success are made by the original program designers, which in turn inspires the quick implementation of similar programs in other jurisdictions with little, if any evidence showing […]

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Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment

Another type of intervention proven to be effective founded on rigorous scientific evaluations is cognitive-behavioral treatments (CBT). CBT is a learning-oriented approach that demands that the client engage in the here-and-now in an effort to address problematic thinking and behavioral patterns. Although CBT is sometimes thought of as a single approach, it actually represents a […]

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Improve the Clemency Process

To make officials more accountable in their decision making, clemency boards should hold public hearings to determine their recommendations to the governor. Governors should meet personally with attorneys and should be required to provide the public with an explanation of their clemency decisions. Better yet, to depoliticize the process, clemency decisions should not be made […]

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Improve Eyewitness Identification Techniques and Procedures

Experts agree that the accuracy of eyewitness identifications could be greatly improved if several policy reforms were adopted in all jurisdictions, including the videotaping of all lineups, photo spreads, and other identification processes so that later any biases, suggestions, or hints that infected the process could be exposed and evaluated. In addition, convictions for murder […]

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Arbitrary Application

To apply the death penalty arbitrarily or capriciously is to administer it randomly. Capital punishment in the United States today is a lottery where an unlucky few death-eligible offenders are executed, while the vast majority of death-eligible offenders are not. Only about 1% of all death–eligible offenders were executed under super due process, and there […]

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Gang Leaders

Removing gang leaders from the general population also has the potential to create power vacuums that encourage violent encounters. Layered organizational structures can sometimes serve to constrain the aggressive and unruly tendencies of members. Those in charge have an interest in reigning in disorderly behavior so that the group’s plans are not exposed and administrative […]

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The Rise of Supermax Confinement

Although the widespread use of supermax confinement is a relatively recent phenomenon, early American prison administrators frequently used solitary confinement, a technique that supermax prisons employ today. In the 1700s and early 1800s, prison administrators often housed inmates in single cells in order to isolate them from the ills of society and all forms of […]

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Business Intelligence (B I) Systems

How do organizations use business intelligence (B I) systems? Q3-2 How do organizations use data warehouses and data marts to acquire data? Q3-3 What are three techniques for processing B I data? Q3-4 What are the alternatives for publishing B I? Q3-5 Why is artificial intelligence (A I) important? Q3-6 How will A I and […]

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Diagnosis and Evidence-Based Practices

How might having the label of a psychiatric diagnosis have a positive impact? What are the potential negative impacts? Remember to explain and cite educational sources to support the ideas within the post. 75-100 words   Define evidence-based practice. Provide examples of at least two evidence-based practices in mental health services. Why is it important […]

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