What effect has the withdrawal of the death penalty had in Asian Countries?

5 asian countries have withdrawn the death penalty (Bhutan, Cambodia, East Timor, Somao and Turkmenistan) Please provide info as to the changes in one or two of these countries since the death penalty was taken away. e.g are murder rates lower now?

Hate crimes

I am trying to find a profile of typical individual who commits hate crimes, the cause of the crimes and how can society minimize the number of hate crimes?

Socialization and Criminal Behavior

I have chosen Jeffery Dahmer and have found interesting articles. I just need some help organizing it and help figuring out the socialization aspect. Locate a criminal from one of the following links: Serial Killers, Notorious Murder Cases, Gangsters and Outlaws, The Criminal Mind, or Terrorists, Spies and Assassins. Read the biography of your chosen criminal. Discuss the link between socialization references in the research you conduct and the theories in the text. The biography may not explicitly make the link, so read carefully. You may use additional resources to research the criminal. Include the following points: · What kind of family life might the criminal have h... click for more

Gangs

Can gangs be controlled without changing the economic opportunity structure of society? Are there any truly meaningful alternatives to gangs today for lower-class youths? Can you think of other rituals in society that reflect an affinity or longing for more tribal times? I think an example is if one has ever pledged a fraternity or sorority, gone to a wedding, or attended a football game?

Compare and Contrast Crime and Terrorism

Locate an example of a terrorist organization from the Foreign Terrorist Organization List http://www.state.gov/s/ct/rls/fs/2002/12535.htm Research your chosen terrorist organization further, using reputable sources Discuss, in 1,050-1,400 words, the following: · Explain the motivation of the selected terrorist organization. · How can this knowledge of the terrorist's motivation assist in planning counterterrorist strategy? · How do the motivations of terrorists differ from the motivations of other violent criminals, such as those who commit murder, rape, and domestic assault?