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Ioffe, M. G. – Soviet Education, 1978
Describes the content and methodology of elective courses which expand Soviet student's understanding of the Soviet state and the courts, the structure of power, and the basic rights and duties of the citizen. Courses in labor law, love and family law, criminal law, and constitutional law expand the current social studies curriculum. (KC)
Descriptors: Citizenship Responsibility, Communism, Comparative Education, Constitutional Law

Fink, Ludwig; Hyatt, Murray P. – Journal of Drug Education, 1978
An overview of addiction and crime is presented. Crimes of violence and sex crimes are contrasted with non-violent criminal behavior when drug-connected. It is suggested that alternative methods of dealing with drug abuse and criminal behavior be explored, and that several previously discarded methods be re-examined. (Author)
Descriptors: Crime, Criminal Law, Drug Abuse, Drug Addiction

Coombs, Mary Irene – Journal of Legal Education, 1988
A law school teacher describes her response to the incorrect and insensitive treatment of rape in a criminal law textbook, including analysis and criticism of the text's content and communication with the publisher about it. (MSE)
Descriptors: Authors, Criminal Law, Feminism, Higher Education
Besek, June M. – Council on Library and Information Resources, 2005
This report addresses the question of what libraries and archives are legally empowered to do to preserve and make accessible for research their holdings of pre-1972 commercial recordings, the large aural legacy that is not protected by federal copyright. The report is one of a series of studies undertaken by the National Recording Preservation…
Descriptors: Copyrights, Preservation, Nonprint Media, Information Dissemination
Morn, Frank – 1995
This book reviews the history of academic criminal justice--the studying and teaching of crime, police, law and legal processes, and corrections--from 1870 to the present. The nine chapters have the following titles: (1) "Introduction: Academic Politics and Professionalism, 1870-1930"; (2) "Progressivism and Police Education,…
Descriptors: Correctional Rehabilitation, Crime, Criminal Law, Criminology
Schweitzer, Margaret – 1997
Designed for teachers, this simulation of a criminal trial addresses the workings of the trial system by using the children's story, "The Three Little Pigs." The Big Bad Wolf is put on trial for destroying the pigs' houses. By having students assume roles and use the non-scripted character profiles, the simulation allows information to…
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Class Activities, Classroom Techniques, Criminal Law
US Department of Justice, 2004
Forensic science provides scientific and foundational information for investigators and courts, and thus plays a crucial role in the criminal justice system. This guide was developed through the work of the Technical Working Group on Education and Training in Forensic Science (TWGED) to serve as a reference on best education and training practices…
Descriptors: Crime, Criminal Law, Criminology, Justice
Reid, Herbert O. – Crisis, 1982
The Attorney General's Task Force on Violent Crime recommends more incarceration to combat rising crime. These recommendations will negatively affect Blacks, who suffer from a criminal justice system designed to treat them unfairly. Approaches to the crime problem should begin by addressing the social causes of rising crime. (Author/MJL)
Descriptors: Blacks, Correctional Institutions, Court Role, Crime

Nevins, Francis M., Jr. – Cleveland State Law Review, 1977
Current developments in both the civil and criminal law as they relate to the hobby of film collecting are analyzed. The first-sale doctrine, court cases involving copyrights of films, and the role of the Federal Bureau of Investigation in confiscating films on behalf of the Film Security Office of the Motion Picture Association of America are…
Descriptors: Copyrights, Court Doctrine, Court Litigation, Criminal Law

Swan, Peter N. – North Carolina Law Review, 1976
Various tort principles through which information misuse claims can be analyzed and resolved are examined. It is demonstrated that non-tort law approaches, especially statutory remedies, are often possible. Existing legislative solutions are discussed, and a proposed model statute is developed. Available from: the School of Law, University of…
Descriptors: Confidential Records, Criminal Law, Federal Legislation, Justice

Welch, Michael – Journal of Offender Rehabilitation, 1997
Examines the current strategy to combat illegal drug use and its effect on corrections. Reviews three schools of thought on drug-control policy and explores the assumptions offered by the public-health generalists, the legalists, and the cost-benefit specialists. Concentrates on issues of race, class, and alternatives to correctional warehousing.…
Descriptors: Correctional Institutions, Correctional Rehabilitation, Crime Prevention, Criminal Law

Besteman, Karst J. – American Behavioral Scientist, 1989
Concludes that a war on drugs is not the answer to the problem of drug abuse in the United States. Stresses that the hostile atmosphere generated by the overemphasis upon interdiction and enforcement of penalties undermines the healing and restoring efforts needed in reducing the individual's demand for drugs. (KO)
Descriptors: Criminal Law, Drug Addiction, Law Enforcement, Policy Formation

Sandys, Marla; McGarrell, Edmund F. – Journal of Research in Crime and Delinquency, 1995
Using a quota sampling procedure, 514 Indiana citizens were asked about specific circumstances surrounding capital punishment and about their support for various goals of sentencing. Results suggest that although general favorability toward capital punishment is quite high, such a result is misleading with only nine percent supporting it under all…
Descriptors: Capital Punishment, Corporal Punishment, Correctional Rehabilitation, Crime

Klinger, David A. – Journal of Research in Crime and Delinquency, 1995
Data from an observational study of police behavior are used to test the thesis that arrest is less likely for spousal violence. Findings indicate that although officers are unlikely to arrest in spousal assault cases, they are equally unlikely to arrest in other types of violence. (JBJ)
Descriptors: Battered Women, Crime, Criminal Law, Family Problems

Fass, Michael E. – Teaching of Psychology, 1999
Presents a role playing exercise that provides students with an introduction to forensic psychology and the insanity defense. Reports that 87% of the students found this exercise to be an enjoyable teaching technique and useful in providing an understanding of the insanity defense. Concludes that the exercise increases student interest and…
Descriptors: Criminal Law, Critical Thinking, Educational Strategies, Group Experience