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Determinate Versus Indeterminate Sentencing Policies

Pages: 4 (1299 words) Sources: 3 Document Type:Capstone Project Document #:36128387

… serves time in prison. An indeterminate sentence is flexible, permitting the parole board to consider factors like whether the person has been pursuing personal and career development, as well as their standing in the community, family status, and the nature of the crimes committed. Another reason why indeterminate sentencing may … as a “retributive response,” whereas parole or early release is issued in an “ad hoc” manner (p. 1247). In other words, discrimination and personal bias might cause corrections officers and parole boards to make decisions out of spite or malice rather than on objective…[break]…regularly such as probation ……

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Allen, J. (2016). CU rape case sparks debate over Colorado’s indeterminate sentencing law. The Denver Channel. Retrieved from:  https://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/local-news/colorados-indeterminate-sentencing-criticized 

Baker, J. (2020, Aug 10). Davis sentenced to 15 years in 2017 Wheeling hotel killing. WTOV. Retrieved from:  https://wtov9.com/news/local/davis-sentenced-to-15-years-in-2017-wheeling-hotel-killing 

Cornell Law School Legal Information Institute (n.d.). Indeterminate sentence. Retrieved from:  https://www.law.cornell.edu/wex/indeterminate_sentence 

Gant, J. & Hussain, D. (2020, 5 Aug). Hero PC Andrew Harper’s mother slams ‘unduly lenient sentences for her son’s killers. Daily Mail. Retrieved from:  https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8592283/Attorney-General-review-jail-terms-handed-three-teenagers-killed-PC-Andrew-Harper.html 

Green, S.J. (2020, Aug 6). Brothers sentenced to 40 years in prison for 2016 shooting at Seattle homeless encampment. Bakersfield. Retrieved from: https://www.bakersfield.com/ap/national/brothers-sentenced-to-40-years-in-prison-for-2016-shooting-at-seattle-homeless-encampment/article_5c5d040d-0e0c-532e-9fd7-794232746f5d.html

O’Hear, M.M. (2011). Beyond rehabilitation. 48 Am. Crim. L. Rev. 1247 (2011).

Puzauskas, K. & Morrow, K. (2018). No indeterminate sentencing without parole. 44 Ohio N.U. L. Rev. 263 (2018).

Rhine, E.E., Watts, A. & Reitz, K.R. (2018). Parole boards within indeterminate and determinate sentencing structures. Robina Institute of Law and Criminal Justice. Retrieved from: https://robinainstitute.umn.edu/news-views/parole-boards-within-indeterminate-and-determinate-sentencing-structures

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Angleton S Counterintelligence Program And What Went Wrong

Pages: 9 (2657 words) Sources: 8 Document Type:Essay Document #:36485484

… topic. Nonetheless, it is hypothesized here that an analysis of the past transgressions of counterintelligence can be prevented in the future through the development and application of a standardized ethical approach to counterintelligence.
Research Design and Methods
The research design is qualitative because the subject is exploratory … addressed by bracketing them out at the beginning, as recommended by Johnston, Wallis, Oprescu,and Gray (2017).
Conclusion
Just as Erikson’s model of human development enables psychologists to understand the adult by examining the age-related conflicts that must be overcome before the child can proceed successfully to later … to understand the adult by examining the age-related conflicts that must be overcome before the child can proceed successfully to later stages of development, one could potentially gain insight in understanding the policies and issues of counterintelligence today by examining the early days of the counterintelligence program ……

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Bailey, Christopher and Susan M. Galich. “Codes of Ethics: The Intelligence Community.” International Journal of Intelligence Ethics 35.2 (2012), 77-99.

Bartos, C. and P. Wehr. 2002. Using conflict theory. UK: University of Cambridge.

Bellaby, Ross. "What's the Harm? The Ethics of Intelligence Collection." Intelligence and National Security 27, no. 1 (2012): 93-117.

Church Committee. “Final report of the Select committee to study governmental operations With respect to Intelligence activities United states senate Together with Additional, supplemental, and separate Views.” Intelligence.senate.gov, 1976. https://www.intelligence.senate.gov/sites/default/files/94755_I.pdf

Coyne, John, Peter Bell, and Shannon Merrington. "Exploring ethics in intelligence and the role of leadership." Interntional Journal of Business and Commerce 2, no. 10 (2013): 27-37.

Erskine, Toni. "'As Rays of Light to the Human Soul'? Moral Agents and Intelligence Gathering." Intelligence & National Security 19, no. 2 (2004): 359-381.

Nakashima, Ellen. “Top counterintelligence official challenges the private sector to step up defenses against foreign spying.” Washington Post, 2020.  https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/top-counterintelligence-official-challenges-the-private-sector-to-step-up-defenses-against-foreign-spying/2020/02/10/d842d83c-4c15-11ea-9b5c-eac5b16dafaa_story.html 

Pfaff, T., & Tiel, J. R. (2004). The ethics of espionage. Journal of Military Ethics, 3(1), 1-15.

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The Cost Effectiveness In Cloud Computing Within An Accounting Organization

Pages: 15 (4615 words) Sources: 15 Document Type:Research Paper Document #:23416384

… Thornhill, 2015).
An additional ethical consideration integrated into the study is privacy and confidentiality. To begin with, the researcher will guarantee that no personal data and information from the research participants will be divulged. Any personal identifiable information of the respondents will not be included in the final report. Also, the researcher will guarantee the participants that all data ……

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Bauer, E., & Adams, R. (2015). Reliability and availability of cloud computing. Hoboken: John Wiley & Sons.

Chang, W. Y., Abu-Amara, H., & Sanford, J. F. (2018). Transforming enterprise cloud services. New York: Springer Science & Business Media.

Chang, V. (Ed.). (2015). Delivery and adoption of cloud computing Services in Contemporary Organizations. IGI Global.

Hsien, W. F., Yang, C. C., & Hwang, M. S. (2016). A Survey of Public Auditing for Secure Data Storage in Cloud Computing. IJ Network Security, 18(1), 133-142.

Jamsa, K. (2016). Cloud computing. New York: Jones & Bartlett Publishers.

Maguire, M., & Delahunt, B. (2017). Doing a thematic analysis: A practical, step-by-step guide for learning and teaching scholars. AISHE-J: The All Ireland Journal of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education, 9(3).

Mehmood, R., Katib, S. S. I., & Chlamtac, I. (2020). Smart Infrastructure and Applications. New York: Springer International Publishing.

Prabhu, C. S. R. (2015). E-governance: concepts and case studies. New Delhi: PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd.

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Peer Mentors Compare And Contrast

Pages: 7 (1958 words) Sources: 6 Document Type:Essay Document #:85195116

… and James (2018) is when the relationship is customized to fit the needs of the mentee: tailored relationships that focus on developing a personal relationship, empowering the mentee and constructing a “bridge” that enables the mentee to become more involved in the university experience were all seen … findings in connection with peer mentoring, whether for the mentee or the mentor. However, one study did show that the degree to which personal relationships are fostered will play a difference in the extent to which the intervention is as beneficial as it could be. The general ……

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Ashbaugh, K., Koegel, R. L., & Koegel, L. K. (2017). Increasing social integration for college students with autism spectrum disorder. Behavioral Development Bulletin, 22(1), 183.

Beltman, S., Helker, K., & Fischer, S. (2019). ‘I really enjoy it’: emotional engagement of university peer mentors. International Journal of Emotional Education, 11(2), 50-70.

Colclough PhD, M. N. (2018). Exploring Student Diversity: College Students Who Have Autism Spectrum Disorders. Inquiry: The Journal of the Virginia Community Colleges, 21(1), 5.

Lucas, R., & James, A. I. (2018). An evaluation of specialist mentoring for university students with autism spectrum disorders and mental health conditions. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 48(3), 694-707.

Rando, H., Huber, M. J., & Oswald, G. R. (2016). An Academic Coaching Model Intervention for College Students on the Autism Spectrum. Journal of Postsecondary Education and Disability, 29(3), 257-262.

Sarrett, J. C. (2018). Autism and accommodations in higher education: Insights from the autism community. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 48(3), 679-693.

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Why Ageism Needs To Be Stopped In Society

Pages: 9 (2613 words) Sources: 7 Document Type:Essay Prompts Document #:38322228

… speeches. As Albom (2019) notes, “jabs at Joe Biden mask our growing ageism issue.” This paper will discuss the cultural factors regarding age, development theory models, relevant laws, other diversity issues, resources available for special services, and my own personal characteristics towards complementing age and concerns for my cultural competency. The main point this paper will make is that age is a diversity … of retirement, an aging workforce is fast becoming a reality and creating increased need for cultural competency with respect to age (Lassila, 2019).
development Theory Models
Erikson’s Psychosocial development Theory explains how the various stages of one’s life play out in terms of the central conflict of each age. Thus, the first … In short, older workers may face challenges in each of the following categories:
· Physical changes
· Cognitive changes
· Affective changes
· personal
· Motivation
Dealing with these issues requires sensitivity and……

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Albom, M. (2019). Jabs at Joe Biden mask our growing ageism issue. Retrieved from  https://www.chicagotribune.com/lifestyles/sns-201909161301--tms--tuemitchctntm-a20190916-20190916-story.html 

David, K. E. (2018). The Poster Child of the “Second” Cultural Revolution: Huang Shuai and Shifts in Age Consciousness, 1973–1979. Modern China, 44(5), 497-524.

Heggeness, M. L., Carter-Johnson, F., Schaffer, W. T., & Rockey, S. J. (2016). Policy implications of aging in the NIH-funded workforce. Cell Stem Cell, 19(1), 15-18.

Landeiro, F., Barrows, P., Musson, E. N., Gray, A. M., & Leal, J. (2017). Reducing social isolation and loneliness in older people: a systematic review protocol. BMJ Open, 7(5), e013778.

Lassila, S. (2019). Managing Risks of an Aging Workforce. Construction Executive, 2020. Retrieved from  https://constructionexec.com/article/managing-risks-of-an-aging-workforce 

Liu, S. J., Lin, C. J., Chen, Y. M., & Huang, X. Y. (2007). The effects of reminiscence group therapy on self-esteem, depression, loneliness and life satisfaction of elderly people living alone. Mid-Taiwan Journal of Medicine, 12(3), 133-142.

Lumen. (2019). Theoretical perspectives on deviance. Retrieved from  https://courses.lumenlearning.com/sociology/chapter/theoretical-perspectives-on-deviance/ 

McLeod, S. (2018). Erik Erikson's Stages of Psychosocial Development. Retrieved from  https://www.simplypsychology.org/Erik-Erikson.html

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Cyberbullying

Pages: 7 (2781 words) Sources: 6 Document Type:Essay Document #:823825

… have some idea what bullying means, though whether a person perceives behavior as bullying has a lot to do with that person’s own personal history with bullying.  For example, while many victims of bullying may be able to pick out the bullying behaviors, many perpetrators do not ……

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Bazarova, Natalie.  (14 May 2018).  Key Questions in the Fight Against Cyberbullying.  Psychology Today.   https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/social-media-stories/201805/key-questions-in-the-fight-against-cyberbullying .  Accessed 16 July 2020.  

Ben-Joseph, Elena Pearl.  (April 2018).  Cyberbullying.  TeensHealth.   https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/cyberbullying.html .  Accessed 16 July 2020.

Scheff, Sue.  (29 November 2019).  Adult Cyberbullying Is More Common Than You Think. Psychology Today.   https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/shame-nation/201911/adult-cyberbullying-is-more-common-you-think .  Accessed 16 July 2020.  

John, Ann et al.,  (2018).  Self-Harm, Suicidal Behaviors, and Cyberbullying in Children and Young People: Systematic Review.  Journal of Medical Internet Research, 20(4): e129 DOI: 10.2196/jmir.9044.

Oakes, Kelly.  (15 September 2019).  Why Children Become Bullies at School.  BBC.com.   https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20190913-why-some-children-become-merciless-bullies .  Accessed 16 July 2020.  

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Cyber Crime IT Security Auditing

Pages: 11 (3165 words) Sources: 7 Document Type:Research Paper Document #:36684821

… vast quantities of data, which also creates considerable risks to the data itself, computer systems, and critical infrastructures and operations it supports. Despite development in information security, numerous information systems continue to display susceptibility to both external and internal breaches (Suduc, Bîzoi & Filip, 2010). Internal information … sum total of risks) and to their origins lying in legal network use.
Audit for IS Security
Khan (2017) reports that despite significant development in the field of information security, like object/subject access matrix model, star-property- and information flow- reliant multilevel security, access control lists, cryptographic protocol, ……

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Almatari, O. and Helal, I., and Mazen, S., and El Hennawy, S. (2018). \\\\\\"Cybersecurity Tools for IS Auditing.\\\\\\" The 6th International Conference on Enterprise Systems, At Limassol, Cyprus 10.1109/ES.2018.00040.

Davis, W. S., & Yen, D. C. (Eds.). (2019). The information system consultant\\\\\\'s handbook: Systems analysis and design. CRC press.

Diamantopoulou, V., Tsohou, A., & Karyda, M. (2019). From ISO/IEC 27002: 2013 Information Security Controls to Personal Data Protection Controls: Guidelines for GDPR Compliance. In Computer Security (pp. 238-257). Springer, Cham.

Khan, M. (2017). Computer security in the human life. International Journal of Computer Science and Engineering (IJCSE), 6(1), 35-42.

Lenghel, R. D., & Vlad, M. P. (2017). INFORMATION SYSTEMS AUDITING. Quaestus, (11), 178.

Manaseer, S., & Alawneh, A. (2019). ON CYBERSECURITY AUDITING AWARENESS: CASE OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY SECTOR. International Journal of Computer Science and Information Security (IJCSIS), 17(7).

Suduc, A. M., Bîzoi, M., & Filip, F. G. (2010). Audit for information systems security. Informatica Economica, 14(1), 43.

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How Do Marriage And Family Therapist View Fathers As Being The Single

Pages: 6 (1680 words) Sources: 5 Document Type:Essay Document #:29707714


Children in the 21st century have to confound with a fundamentally different cultural and social environment in the course of their growth and development—one of the most notable development in the increase of single-father families. Single fathers are also, commonly, the legal guardians of their children. Various reasons lead to these situations. … the parent.
Further, the results showed that the negative traits attributed to single mothers were not a function of their role but were personal, while the attributes assigned to the single fathers were a function of their situation. Much research indicates that single mothers are more commonly ……

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DeJean, S. L., McGeorge, C. R., & Stone Carlson, T. (2012). Attitudes toward never-married single mothers and fathers: Does gender matter? Journal of Feminist Family Therapy, 24(2), 121-138.

Greif, G. L., Finney, C., Greene-Joyner, R., Minor, S., & Stitt, S. (2007). Fathers who are court-mandated to attend parenting education groups at a child abuse prevention agency: Implications for family therapy. Family Therapy, 34(1), 13-26.

Haire, A. R., &McGeorge, C. R. (2012). Negative perceptions of never-married custodial single mothers and fathers: Applications of a gender analysis for family therapists. Journal of Feminist Family Therapy, 24(1), 24-51.

Jones, E. (1983). Leaving whom? Motherless families: problems of termination for the female family therapist. Journal of Family Therapy, 5(1), 11-22.

Maier, C. A., &McGeorge, C. R. (2014). Positive attributes of never-married single mothers and fathers: Why gender matters and applications for family therapists. Journal of Feminist Family Therapy, 26(3), 163-190.

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Banking Industry Crimes

Pages: 6 (1933 words) Sources: 6 Document Type:Essay Document #:73861053

… Although at the core of banking is holding of financial assets, other key activities include, but they are not limited to, commercial and personal banking services, insurance, etc. In that regard, therefore, banks happen to be one of the most sensitive sectors in an economy. Bank managers … the movement of funds from on account to another. A bank insider could, for instance, make transfers from the general ledger accounts into personal accounts for an extended period of time. Reconciliations and general ledger entries can then be handed accordingly due to an employee’s unfettered access. ……

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Albrecht, W.S., Albrecht, C.C., Albrecht, C.O. & Zimbelman, M.F. (2008). Fraud Examination (3rd ed.). Mason, OH: Cengage Learning.

Dionne, B. (2020). Regions Bank Teller Accused of Stealing Customer Identities Faces Felony Charges. Retrieved  https://www.wbrc.com/2020/01/30/regions-bank-teller-accused-stealing-customer-identities-facing-felony-charges/ 

Golden, T.W., Skalak, S.L. & Clayton, M.M. (2006). A Guide to Forensic Accounting Investigation. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons.

Krancher, M., Riley, R. & Wells, T.J. (2010). Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons.

Singleton, T.W., Singleton, A.J. & Bologna, R.J. (2006). Fraud Auditing and Forensic Accounting (3rd ed.). Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons.

Zagaris, B. (2010). International White Collar Crime: Cases and Materials. New York, NY: Cambridge University Press.

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A Career As A Psychologist

Pages: 2 (620 words) Sources: 2 Document Type:Essay Document #:35026659

… enable them to work in unique settings, such as a school…[break]…also be mentally and emotionally draining.
Completing this course and better understanding lifespan development will help me understand the normal trajectory of human development, and also understand how difficulties can ensue due to a variety of mental, physical, and social factors. Clients may seek assistance for serious … problems, or may simply want assistance in improving their everyday lives. I also hope that this course will inspire self-reflection about my own development, so I can better understand my personal biases and experiences in relation to my future clients. I am well aware of the fact that becoming a therapist may take many ……

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Psychologists. (2019). Bureau of Labor and Statistics. Retrieved from:  https://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/psychologists.htm 

Student guide. (2019). Ashford University.

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