Discusses the philosophy, role, and success of drug courts
Drug courts are a relatively new phenomenon in the American judicial system. Define and discuss briefly the philosophy, role, and short history of drug courts. How successful have they been in reducing recidivism rates? Would you recommend that all of the states utilize these courts to assist in processing drug cases?
Search for two different juvenile probation programs, institutions or aftercare programs. Comparing and contrasting each program. Include the following elements: • A detailed description of each program • Goals, successes, and failures of each program • Your conclusion about which program you think would be most effectiv ...continues
What is the purpose of juvenile probation? Identify some main conditions of juvenile probation and discuss the major responsibilities of the juvenile probation officer. As a probation officer, what would be a good approach to "reaching" juveniles?
Find two juvenile boot camps and aftercare programs on the internet and write a paper on the following: 1. Write a paper comparing and contrasting each program, Including the following elements. 2. A detailed description of each program (including the website) 3. Goals, succeses, and failures of each program. 4. A conclusion ...continues
Debate this statement: Criminal justice is not racist.
Older citizens report less victimization than teens. What reasons could help account for such a wide disparity in victimization? Explain. Discuss some reasons why youths engage in high risk behaviors. Are juveniles rational actors who weigh the costs and benefits of their actions, or are they more impulsive and easily swayed ...continues
1. Should status offenders and juvenile delinquents be treated alike by the justice system? 2. Why are males more delinquent than females? Is it a matter of lifestyle, culture or physical properties? 3. Should there be mandatory incarceration for chronic juvenile offenders?
Why would community policing be helpful in reducing negative interactions between the police and the community?
WAYS TO PREVENT JUVENILE DELINQUENCY
Since there are so many factors that can influence a juvenile's behavior, what can you do to prevent delinquency? Consider all of the factors in this unit that influence delinquency: gender, family, peers, and schools. If you were responsible for juvenile prevention in your hometown, where would you start? Come up with a proposa ...continues
Do TV shows glorify drug use and encourage youths to enter the drug trade? Should all images of drinking and smoking be banned from TV? What about advertisements that try to convince youths how much fun it is to drink beer or smoke cigarettes?
