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Examining Roper v. Simmons
This article briefly evaluates the case Roper v. Simmons. After looking at the reasons the decision was correct, it briefly looks at couterarguments of the case.

Contemporary Issues and Trends in Homosexuals and the Law
From the hatred spoken by the Westboro Baptist Church (2009) on to Kelly (2002) confirming the BSA’s discrimination, homosexuals must fight for protection. The failure of President Bush to sign The Matthew Shepard Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2007 allowed murders of those like Larry King (Setoodeh et al, 2008). Furthermore, most states and the federal government violate our nation’s Constitution by banning homosexuals’ rights to other fundamental rights such as marriage.

Addressing Administrative Issues for Proposed Juvenile Mental Health Courts
Research has indicated that as many as 70% of arrested juveniles suffer from a mental illness. When juveniles are not effectively treated, they return to the system. Juvenile mental health courts are established in an estimated 18 jurisdictions. By using the situational leadership theory, juvenile justice administrators can take the lead in planning and encouraging nationwide juvenile mental health courts for both their subordinates and for society.

Juvenile Justice Systems: Canada, South Africa and Tasmania, Australia
This paper compares juvenile justice systems around the world. From North America on to South Africa and Australia, readers will learn how diverse the juvenile justice systems are.

The Meeting of Psychology and the Criminal Justice System
Our criminal justice system today encompasses many different schools of thought. Through Forensic Psychology, offenders with mental illness are able to be identified and treated. While some states put all offenders behind bars, some states allow the offenders to be treated in a hospital setting. This article demonstrates how criminal justice and psychology have come together into one.

A Brief Look into Drug Courts
When it comes to dealing with criminals, it's the taxpayers' money that helps keep them locked up. Prisons are built. Programs are initiated. This brief article gives a look at the benefits of Drug Courts.

PERSONAL LAW: A PROTECTION FOR OURSELVES FROM OTHERS LIKE US
If you have been in an accident or caused another's accident, read this paper to find out what you can do or what could happen to you through Personal Injury Law.