Potential F-22 Raptor Export to Japan (open access)

Potential F-22 Raptor Export to Japan

This report discusses issues surrounding Japan's interest in purchasing the F-22A Raptor aircraft from the United States. Although the export of the plane is now prohibited by U.S. law, Congress has recently and may again consider repealing this ban.
Date: July 2, 2007
Creator: Bolkcom, Christopher & Chanlett-Avery, Emma
System: The UNT Digital Library
Civil Commitment of Sexually Dangerous Persons (open access)

Civil Commitment of Sexually Dangerous Persons

This report begins with an outline of the history of civil commitment laws, followed by a review of two cases, Kansas v. Hendricks and Kansas v. Crane, in which the Supreme Court addressed constitutional issues involving civil commitment. This review is followed by a summary of the recently enacted legislation governing the federal civil commitment program. The report then discusses research on sex offender recidivism and treatment. It concludes with an evaluation of some of the issues surrounding civil commitment.
Date: July 2, 2007
Creator: James, Nathan; Thomas, Kenneth R. & Foley, Cassandra
System: The UNT Digital Library
District of Columbia Tuition Assistance Program (open access)

District of Columbia Tuition Assistance Program

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Date: July 2, 2007
Creator: Mangan, Bonnie
System: The UNT Digital Library