Crime and Criminals
Crime and Criminals | Organizations to Contact
The editors have compiled the following list of organizations concerned with the issues debated in this book. The descriptions are derived from materials provided by the organizations. All have publications or information available for interested readers. The list was compiled on the date of publication of the present volume; the information provided here may change. Be aware that many organizations take several weeks or longer to respond to inquiries, so allow as much time as possible.
American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)
125 Broad St., 18th Fl., New York, NY...
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- Introduction
- Chapter 1: What Causes Crime?
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Chapter 2: Does Controlling Guns Control Crime?
- Chapter 2 Preface
- Gun Control Laws Reduce Crime
- Gun Control Laws Do Not Reduce Crime
- Carrying Concealed Weapons Prevents Crime
- Carrying Concealed Weapons Does Not Prevent Crime
- Banning Semiautomatic Rifles Reduces Crime
- Banning Semiautomatic Rifles Would Not Reduce Crime
- Waiting Periods Prevent Criminals From Purchasing Handguns
- Instant Background Checks Would Prevent Criminals From Purchasing Handguns
- Chapter 2 Periodical Bibliography
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Chapter 3: How Should Society Treat Juvenile Offenders?
- Chapter 3 Preface
- Violent Juvenile Criminals Should Be Treated As Adults
- Juvenile Criminals Should Not Be Treated as Adults
- Society Should Impose Civil Ordinances Against Gangs
- Imposing Civil Ordinances Against Gangs is Unconstitutional
- Parents Should Be Held Responsible For Their Childrent's Crimes
- Parental Responsibility Laws Will Not Reform Delinquent Behavior
- Government-Mandated Teen Curfews Are Effective
- Government-Mandated Teen Curfews Are a Mistake
- Chapter 3 Periodical Bibliography
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Chapter 4: How Can Crime Be Prevented?
- Chapter 4 Preface
- The Death Penalty Deters Crime
- The Death Penalty Does Not Deter Crime
- "Three-Strikes" Laws Prevent Crime
- "Three-Strikes" Laws Are Unfair
- Imprisoning Criminals Prevents Crime
- Imprisoning Criminals is Only One of Many Factors That Prevent Crime
- A Strong Police Presence Prevents Crime
- A Strong Police Presence Does Not Prevent Crime
- Chapter 4 Periodical Bibliography
- For Further Discussion
- Organizations to Contact
- Bibliography
- Copyright
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