Shoplifting

Social and human service workers are likely to become involved with the processes of the Australian legal system as part of their evolving practice. The legal system and human services professions may function in parallel or even mutually opposed. However, they often seek the same outcomes or changes, especially in relation to the disadvantage and protection of vulnerable people (Kennedy, Richards, & Leiman, 2013). This paper will describe a case observed at Beenleigh Magistrates Courthouse, its…

Humor is an integral part of our everyday lives providing us with laughter, enjoyment, relaxation and a sense of relief. Today, the concepts of humor and laughter are universally accepted; however, not all types of humor are treated equally, leaving room for interpretation of what is considered funny. Early theories focused on the negative aspects of humor, but the development of new theories suggest that humor was more complex than initially thought. As the understanding of humor greatly…

It wasn't that she didn't have her suspicions - in fact, from the moment he'd insisted she eat, she'd been picturing half a dozen ways this could backfire on her and only one of them had anything to do with her weak system - but it smelled so good and she wanted it so much that she didn't even bother responding to his threat in how she would be made to clean up except to grip the spoon tightly and shudder. As soon as the moment was past, however, she went right back to her focus on the food. She…

Overcrowding in prisons, is an issue that is not well known among the general population; however, it is an issue that greatly effects society as a whole. The cost of housing inmates is estimated to be around fifty thousand dollars annually. The more inmates that there are in prison, means more tax payer dollars being dumped into the facilities and inmates. People often complain of poor use of tax payer’s dollars. Claiming that it is wrong that they have to pay for inmate to be fed, housed,…

The eighth amendment in the United States Constitution protects citizens against the harm of “cruel and unusual” punishment sentences. For example, the practice of corporal or bodily punishment of criminals is cruel and unusual. Sentences such as the death penalty, or death by fire-squad are specific kinds of punishment that has been executed rarely, yet many consider cruel and unusual. The topic of these forms of punishment is very controversial, in that these forms of punishment cannot be…

It makes enough sense; after all, if a child draws on the walls, it seems appropriate to make the child clean up the mess. Similarly, shoplifting will incur a fine. Such retribution can be taken quite far. While the Constitution protects citizens against “cruel and unusual punishment,” there is a strong belief in being “tough on crime,” which, as stated earlier, is rooted in Judaeo-Christian…

checking out you’re interacting with the cashier. However when online shopping it’s searching for an item and simply choosing a payment method and it is all done without having to go through the process of communicating with anyone. Crimes such as; shoplifting have reduced due to the fact that the in store security has now advanced as well as most businesses have now turned to e-commerce, this is has a positive effect on society as crimes would decrease as well as businesses not losing and…

Sara Mohip April 1, 2015 ALS 100 Rough Draft Despite the belief that racism has disappeared in this day and age, African Americans are still subject to racism and discrimination today because of stigmas created a long time ago. African Americans face a reality that many others in this country do not. They are subject to discrimination in the work force, socially, and politically. The legacy of slavery and its effects, such as lack of property and voting, still follows…

Her mother left one day and never returned. Aileen’s alcoholic grandparents, Lauri and Britta Wuornos adopted Aileen and her brother in 1960. The Wuornoses raised the two children as their own, along with their other two other children. Aileen and her brother were never told that Lauri and Britta were in fact their grandparents and not their parents. Both children were physically abused by their grandparents. Her grandparents were distant and unaffectionate. Her grandfather was emotionally…

Several countries across the world are working extensively towards reaching the goal of maintaining equitable and sustainable development. When deciding on a countries development plan, there will always be several factors entered into its successes and failures. Due to each countries various issues, the quickest way to reach a goal of development may differ accordingly. Finding the source of the problems is the key purpose in any countries developing stage. For this reason, it is very crucial…