Rules are an inherent part of any civilized culture- by defining what can, and cannot be done, they provide safeguards for the governed. These students address various shortcomings in the American Justice system. These include crimes that are not prosecuted enough, and problems the prison system that prevent them from fulfilling their purpose.
Issue Briefs
Gwen Oliver
One in five women and one in twenty men are sexually assaulted before the end of college. Mandatory bystander intervention training programs can play a crucial role in prevention of this crime. |
Harshitha Palegar
Currently, increased youth incarceration rates are correlated with an overall increase in youth crime. Different methods of youth rehabilitation will address this flaw, lowering crime rates and decreasing the number of repeat offenders. |
Hugo Robinson
Currently, prison systems endanger their inmates with dangerous conditions, violence, sexual abuse, health violations (overcrowding, unhygienic facilities), and mentally debilitating living arrangements. |
Kerriana Moore
Vacating Laws will allow victims of human trafficking, especially sex trafficking, to return to a normal life. These laws allow criminal convictions as a result of the trafficking to be expunged from the victim's record, eliminating legal barriers to recovery. |
Nikko Genoese
While education does help prevent sexual assault on campus, colleges such as Penn State, must play their part. Investment to expand and advance campus security and incident reporting will allow more success in prosecution of the crime. |