Criminal Justice

Part of the problem with mental illness is that no one talks about it. Could changing the stigma associated with help reduce mass shootings?

Kim Davis, county clerk from Morehead, Kentucky, was put in jail for refusing to issue marriage licenses on religious grounds. Was her decision justified?

Black Incarceration rates have led other ethnic groups in the US for decades. How will this impact the future of American society?

Guam recently passed legislation allowing for chemical castration, without consent, of sex criminals. Is such a punishment justified?

Renewed understandings of pedophilia require new approaches to ending child sex crimes.

The graphic video of Samuel Dubose's killing by a Cincinatti policeman raises questions of how audiences should react to death.

Belgium's struggles with the ethics of euthanasia illuminates questions about assisted suicide as medical practice.

The seemingly endless events of police brutality and the deaths of unarmed black people of the United States has captivated and divided our country. The most recent in the saga is … Continue reading "Black vs. White Space in McKinney, TX"

In the age of Orange is the New Black, prison tourism stands to redefine the ethical tourist.

Facebook's decision not to censor a video of child abuse poses questions of censorship, activism and online justice.

Indiana's First Church of Cannabis reveals the tensions between religious practice and the federal government.

The captain going down with the ship is a trope used in literature and movies, although it does stem from reality. Captain Smith’s decision to go down with the ship … Continue reading "Going Down With The Ship"

Growing up with a police officer in my family, I have always felt a great deal of admiration and respect for the police force and their service and commitment to … Continue reading "Tragedy Strikes in Baltimore"

Indiana Governor Mike Pence signed ethics bill HEA 1002 this week in response to the recent unethical behavior of Rep. Eric Turner and former State Superintendent Tony Bennett. The newly signed bill is meant … Continue reading "Ethics in Indiana"

Two years ago, Boston Marathon runners and spectators endured a gruesome crime at the hands of the Chechnyan Tsarnaev brothers. Although the older brother and supposed mastermind of the operation, Tamerlan, was … Continue reading "What Punishment Fits Tsarnaev’s Crime?"

Pfizer, a drug-making company that manufactures many well-known and commonly used drugs such as Lyrica, Viagra, Lipitor, and Zoloft  in court over the controversy stemming from the drug Zoloft. It … Continue reading "Depressed about Zoloft?"

Virginia just became the newest state to “ban the box.” State employers can no longer ask about a job applicant’s criminal record during the application process. Once they have determined … Continue reading "Asking About Criminal History on Job Applications"

The social media world is a crazy world, indeed, sparking firestorms over petty things, such as the color of some dress in Scotland. Most social media postings connect people to … Continue reading "Threats on Social Media are Still Threats"

In a typical criminal trial, the jury is shown pictures or videos of the crime scene as evidence. When photos or videos do not provide enough information for the jury … Continue reading "Field Trips for High-Profile Juries"

Receiving employment after prison can be difficult for many who are released; in fact, unemployment can lead to multiple offenses in the long run. While rehabilitation is generally good for … Continue reading "Convicted Felons in Professional Sports"