CRIM 7- ASYNCHRONOUS #1 by Zyra Nicole Gallano Cifra

Research Topic 1: “The Effects of Prolonged Pre-Trial Detention on the Mental Health of Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDLs)”

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Problem 1: Jail Overcrowding and Pre-Trial Detainees

Description: Study how long jail stays affect detainees’ mental health.
Research Question: How does long detention affect the mental health of persons deprived of liberty?
Methods: Survey and interviews

Focus: How long detention and poor jail conditions affect the psychological well-being of detainees.
Purpose: To explore the emotional and mental challenges faced by PDLs and recommend mental health support in jails.

Research Topic 2: “Procedural Delays and Their Impact on Justice Delivery in Local Trial Courts”

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Problem 2: Delayed Justice and Case Backlogs

Description: Identify which stages cause delay in criminal cases.
Research Question: Which stages in criminal procedure cause the most delay?
Methods: Case review and interviews

Focus: Identifying which stages of the criminal process cause the most delay.
Purpose: To expose the reasons for slow justice and suggest ways to make case processing faster and fairer.

Research Topic 3: “Challenges Faced by Law Enforcers in Investigating Cybercrime and Online Scams”

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Problem 3: Increasing Cybercrime and Online Scam Operations

Description: Assess how police handle online scam investigations.
Research Question: What are the main challenges of police in investigating online scams?
Methods: Interviews and case study

Focus: The problems police officers encounter in handling digital evidence and tracking online offenders.
Purpose: To address weaknesses in cybercrime investigation and recommend better training and tools for investigators.