...Assignment: Decisions Name: Natalie Liao 1. Write a realistic scenario involving sexual activity that you or another teen could encounter. This should be written in the first person as if you are in the scenario faced with a difficult decision. Be specific and use the accurate vocabulary that you saw in this unit. In your scenario you must include: • What is your dilemma? • What are 3 important pieces of information you would like to have before making your decision? • Who are 2 people who might help you make your decision? • What are 2 credible resources that could help you make your decision? • Describe at least 2 possible options you have in this scenario. One scenario that I or another teen could encounter is if I had a romantic relationship with someone who was wanting to participate in a sexual activity with me, but I did not want to do anything. As a result, the decision...
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...Debate Topic Pro Side Bradley Switter 10/20/2014 BCOM 275 Mr. Jenkins Debate Topic Pro Side The highly controversial topic of legalization of marijuana has many different angles to look at from both the pros and cons of the topic. We will discuss the pros of this topic and some of the benefits of legalization of marijuana for recreational and medical use in the United States, The first pro for legalization we will will look at is the medical side. Marijuana has The next reason for the chose of legalization of marijuana was not only the legalization of just marijuana in general, but the debate of medical marijuana. In 1972, the US Congress placed marijuana in Schedule I of the Controlled Substance Act because they considered it to have “no accepted medical use”. Since then, 23 of 50 US States and DC have legalized the medical use of Marijuana (procon.org, 2014). These medical uses include reduction of naseua and vomiting in chemotherapy patients. This has been proven to be more effect than other drugs available. Neurological problems have been shown to be reduced by the effects of marijuana. It is approved for the treatment of multiple sclerosis in ten countries. There have been varying results in studies but it is viable options if other means have failed. These are just a couple examples of medical uses that so a positive for the legalization of marijuana. The next area of a debate for legalization of marijuana could be the revenue debate. This revenue is a positive...
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...“prostituting oneself” or “whoring oneself” the services or acts performed are typically not sexual. A person who works in this field is called a prostitute, and is a kind of sex worker. Prostitution is one of the branches of the sex industry. A person who works in this field is called a prostitute, and is a kind of sex worker. Prostitution is one of the branches of the sex industry. The legal status of prostitution varies from country to country, from being permissible but unregulated, to an enforced or unenforced crime or to a regulated profession. Prostitution is sometimes also referred to as “the world’s oldest profession”. Estimates place the annual revenue generated by prostitution worldwide to be over $100 billion. Both women and boys engaged in prostitution. Female prostitutes could be independent and sometimes influential women. They were required to wear distinctive dresses and had to pay taxes. 2. Origin: In ancient days, prostitutes were often foreign slaves, captured, purchased, or raised for that purpose, sometimes by large-scale “prostitute farmers” who took abandoned children. Indeed, abandoned children were almost always raised as prostitutes. In the early 17th century, there was widespread male and female prostitution throughout the cities of Kyoto, Edo, and Osaka, Japan. To entertain their clients, prostitutes practiced the arts of dance, music, poetry, and calligraphy as well as sexual services, and an educated wit was considered essential for sophisticated conversation...
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...myths in the text. Use coloured highlighters or pens to differentiate the two myths. Please explain the false assumptions that the author is making. /5 Prior to discussing the rape myths that are used in this column, rape myths must first be explored in terms of how they entail. Rape myths are prejudicial and stereotyped beliefs about rape and synonymous situations surrounding sexual violence [1]. These beliefs are used as a tool to minimize the seriousness of sexual violence. They belittle the act and, in the process, influence self-blame of the victims. This, in turn, decreased the probability of these crimes being reported due to the increased level of victim blaming....
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...What makes an individual a sex offender? By definition, a sex offender is anyone who commits a sex crime. A sex crime is when someone knowingly forces another person to engage in a sexual act against his/her will. In many cases, violence, or force is used. Should members of a community know the whereabouts of any nearby, convicted, sex offenders? Once a sex offender is release from prison and into society, he tends to tries to live as normal of a life as possible. Should all who are charged with committing a sex crime be registered? If someone is convicted of soliciting a prostitute, should he be put onto the same list as someone who was convicted of aggravated sexual assault? There are at least fifty different ways for an individual to be labeled as a sex offender (New York Sex Offender Registry Registerable Offenses). Even though all are registered as “sex offenders,” once released from prison, there are different ways one can be treated. Most people do not agree with having different levels because they believe that all convicted sex offenders should be treated the same. Society may not even consider some “sex crimes” as a reason for one to go to jail and be registered as a “sex offender.” In New Jersey, Megan’s Law requires convicted sex offenders to register with local law enforcement upon their conviction and/or release from prison. The law was named after seven-year-old Megan Kanka who resided in Hamilton Township, New Jersey. In July of 1994, an across-the-street neighbor...
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...Name 12/10/12 English Research Paper Section 1 “Should The Death Penalty Be Legalized?” I. Although the death penalty is in decline, the “Golden Age’ of capital punishment in the United States peaked in the year 1999, where there were a total of ninety eight executions (“The Tide Shifts Against the Death Penalty” 1). This was the highest number seen since 1976. Advocates of the death penalty feel that the fear of death will make criminals think twice before committing a crime. However, opponents of the death penalty feel that innocent people are too often sentenced to death for crimes they did not commit. As to any argument, there are pros and cons of the death penalty. Is the death penalty just a punishment? Do certain crimes cry out for the death penalty? Does it violate the United States Constitution? Does it deter crimes? As of January 1, 2008, the number of people on death row in the United States since it originated is 3,263 (“The Death Penalty in the U.S. 1976-2008” 1). II. The most common means of executing prisoners on death row is by lethal injection. Some claim that this violates the Eighth Amendment prohibition against cruel and unusual punishment (“The Tide Shifts Against the Death Penalty” 1). There are other methods of execution in the United States, such as firing squad and electrocution. There are thirty seven states in the U.S that use the death penalty (“Death Penalty Information...
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...Victims and Crime Evaluation Paper Criminal Law/CJA/354 An alarming amount of innocent people become victims of crime every year, and the victim’s rights are every bit as important as the offender’s rights. There are certain tendencies that appear within patterns of crime and victimization, such as adolescents are most likely to be victimized, men become crime victims more often than women, and African Americans experience more crime than other racial groups (Newmark, 2008). Victims of crime suffer from physical, emotional, psychological, and financial issues. Some of the issues victims of crime face are physical injury, fear for personal safety, medical expenses, counseling expenses, feelings of fear, grief, shame, and anger, and lost income. Victims of crime needing assistance may believe they are overlooked or even revictimized by the criminal justice system, a system that may appear to be more concerned with the criminal’s rights than with the needs and rights of the victim. This paper will address the role the prosecutor, defense attorney, criminal, and victim play within the criminal justice system and how victimization affects each. The Prosecutor The prosecutor plays a critical role in the criminal justice system and serves many functions throughout the criminal justice process. Some of these functions are as follows: * Investigating * Helping the police build a case against the person(s) * Bringing charges against a person(s) * Arranging...
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...officers are required to physically active their camera when they exit their vehicle. This implies that the camera must be manually activated when interacting with civilians or recording statements during an investigation. Officers therefore decide when to activate and deactivate the camera. While this may seem beneficial in the sense that it may be turned off to protect the privacy of sexual assault victims, it also means that a police officer has full control of the camera. Critical moments of an encounter or pursuit could be missed. Additionally, technical bugs are inevitable. The cameras can face issues at any moment that can prevent it from properly functioning, whether it is the result of a damaged component, a dead battery, an obstructed lens or other potential issues. This could result in missing witness statements or important evidence that could have been used in a court of law such as the behaviour of a police officer or a citizen during a dispute. Furthermore, as is previously mentioned, police officers have the ability to disable the camera to protect the privacy of sexual assault victims. Some cameras are beginning to emerge that record continuously, without the need for activation by the officer posing questions about the privacy of victims, witnesses and the police officers themselves. Altogether, it strikes the question of how a realistic balance can be achieved between protecting a witness’s privacy and keeping an officer on his “leash.” Body cameras are also...
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...School Uniforms: The Pros and Cons in schools (Final Paper) ChaMyra Lewis-Jackson ENG 122 English Composition II Mr. Brandon Bond December 23, 2014 School Uniforms: The Pros and Cons in schools In our country many concerns and issues about safety in our schools have caused a big disturbance which have led school districts to require uniforms for their students. Long ago, some parents seem against or incapable of singling out the "clothes" line with their children, to the point where the new trending styles took a toll and started influencing the kids' attire decisions in a big way. The safety of the students and environment which was surrounded by gang violence and other concerning distractions became an important matter for a lot of individuals within the school districts. School uniforms and dress codes can play a significant role in the drastic change with student in a learning environment (Boutelle, 2008). That’s why school uniforms should be implemented as a policy for students in different districts, because many reports have shown after enforcing this policy students showed a dramatic improvement in their academics, attendance and behavior. Most advocates imply that if all students are required to wear uniforms would give the students an opportunity to find a sense of unity and equality with one another which will help with the confidence of some that didn’t feel like they belonged. Uniforms would also diminish bullying and give students a better frame of mind...
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...style. Therefore, it is never sure that all clothing will stay inside the restrictive bounds of what a school expects. The essay “School Dress Codes: Pros and Cons” informs us that the dress code was created to “…protect girls from being targets of sexual harassment and assault” and without it girls would be more likely to become victims of a sex crime and attract unwanted attention. In college, however, there is no dress code. College students are allowed to wear whatever they desire regardless of color or length rules. This essay argues that by failing to enforce the school dress code, students (particularly female students) will distract others (such as boys). Boys, however, are going to be thinking about girls regardless of how they dress. The same essay concedes that the dress code “…takes away the freedom of self-expression,” referring to how some kids who are trying to find themselves will try to express that through their clothing style. I agree with this because everyone has the right to express their own individualities. Not all students appreciate the school dress code; those in school uniforms have to wear the same clothes everyday regardless of their preferences. I would hate to be forced to wear a skirt: why should students be forced to wear something they find uncomfortable? The article “What are the Pros and Cons of School Dress Codes?” describes uniform clothes as a “convenience.” It explains that students who have a school uniform spend less time stressing out...
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...basis.” (Laramie Project,47) This quote shows how people are going through hate on a daily basis and it sucks that the only way to get peoples attention was for something as tragic as Matthew Shepard story. The term ghate crimeh was given the name in the 1980's by journalists that were trying to describe a number of incidents directed towards Jews, Asians and African Americans. The federal Beureo of investigations defines hate crime as ga criminal offense committed against a person, property, or society that is motivated, in whole or in part, by the offender's bias against a race, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or ethnicity/national origin.h The word ghateh is defined as gintense hostility and aversion usually deriving from fear, anger, or sense of injury” or “to feel extreme enmity towards.” The acts of a hate crime include rape/sexual assault, physical assaults with weapons, verbal or physical harassment, vandalism/robbery attacks on homes or places of worship. These acts all have different effects,...
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...Women at War Women have faced multiple struggles to gain equality. When it comes to women trying to fight for our rights in the country, the struggle is even tougher. Throughout history, women being involved in the military seemed to be more of a burden than anything. Even though women can help with military readiness, social change throughout the military and get the career advancement they have been dreaming of for so long, they have had a hard time convincing others differently. Others would see women being a part of the military as a risk factor, as they are not as physically strong as men or that women are to compassionate compared to men. Even with the extra stress from maternal and post-traumatic stress disorder, to being sexually assaulted, women did all they could to be a part of the military. Women may not be as physically strong and capable as men but having them in the military can strengthen intelligence operations. Throughout history women have been doing all they can to be a part of the military, even to the extent of dressing as men and creating a fake identity. Support for women being a part of the military was nonexistent until recent years when women have been accepted for roles in the military. Women have been a part of the war effort since the Revolutionary War, but in the early days of our nation they had to disguise themselves to serve alongside men. Deborah Samson Gannett, from Plymouth, Massachusetts, was one of the first American women soldiers. In...
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...is still rising at a disrupting rate. The question that we need to ask ourselves is if the people that get out of prison deserve a second chance at a normal life. Everyone has a different opinion on this topic. Some people will agree that once a person serves time for the crime that they committed then they deserve a chance to start over. While others think that those who committed a crime should have thought about their actions before they did the things that they did. This paper will not just go over to the pros of why inmates deserve a second chance but the cons as well, in hopes that whoever reads this paper will make their own judgments based on all the information and not just part of the evidence. There are many pros for why a criminal deserves a second chance at life. For instance, many criminals have families that are in need of their assistance, financially, physically, and emotionally. There are also just as many cons to contradict all of those pros. A con would be that is statically proven that people are more likely to repeat their offenses. In the end many believe that God should have the final say when it comes to judgment and that flawed human beings should have the inability to decide the fate of another human being. After you have read this paper, I can confident that...
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...NOVEMBER 23 , 2011 | [pic] |ATTORNEY JOHN WASHINGTON | |BUL 5323 – BUSINESS LAW | Introduction Ever since its declaration in 1993 under President Bill Clinton’s administration, don’t ask, don’t tell (DADT) has been a major dispute amongst the United States citizens; especially those involved in the U.S. Military. Questions such as: “Is it even constitutional?” and “What are the pros and cons?” and “Should the policy be repealed?” have been propound. Subsequent to all of the questioning, viewed opinions and assessments, this subject generally falls into three perspectives: the permissive, the restrictive and the prohibitive. This paper...
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...The “Blue Wall of Silence” and Police Culture Tiffany V. Dunston CMRJ308 Everyday there are law enforcement officers that see unusual things happen when arriving on a scene of a crime or even if they are already on the scene of a crime with other law enforcement officers. Police officers behavior while on duty will always be a problem and it will continue to be a problem from because officers sometimes think just because they wear a badge they think that they have all the power in the world. The also think that they are required to protect each other no matter what. Here we look at the “Blue Wall of Silence” and “Police Culture” to distinguish what they are and their effects. There are still some good cops in this world that will stand up for what they believe in and they really do uphold the law by protecting and serving the citizens of this country. Then you have the cops that see that other cops are doing wrong and they don’t say a word, this is call the “Blue Wall of Silence”. The Blue Wall of Silence is a phrase used in law enforcement which means when an officer is observing another officer committing acts that do not uphold the law such as using excessive force towards another officer or a suspect and things of that nature. I applaud cops that believes that everyone should be treated with respect and one’s that follows the rules of being a police officer in their community because there are only so many of those types of officers. Cops that commit heinous acts...
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