Essays and Research Papers on Juvenile Justice

This 5 page paper analyzes and critiques this September, 2000 New York Times article by Margaret Talbot. The author takes the position that today's criminal justice system is too hard on juveniles. No additional sources cited.

This 5 page paper provides an overview of the juvenile justice system in America, with a focus on New York. Recommendations for changes in the system are made. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 7 page paper provides an overview of different models of juvenile justice. The community corrections approach is supported. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 10 page paper which presents information about juvenile criminals and judicial address of juveniles during the 18th, 19th, and 20th century. A comparison and contrast is also included. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

(6 pp) Generally, for purposes of this discussion, a gang can be considered to be a loosely organized group of individuals who collaborate together for social reasons. Modern day gangs now collaborate together for anti-social reasons. Gangs generally have a leader or group of leaders who issue orders and reap the fruits of the ...

A 10 page paper which looks at the effects of gang culture and gang membership on adolescents. The writer considers the social, biological and moral effects on young people who belong to urban gangs, and the reasons why gang membership is attractive to juveniles. Bibliography cites 6 sources.

A 5 page review of the book by Edward Humes criticizing the many shortfalls of the nation's juvenile justice system. Emphasizes that the problems of rising juvenile crime are really a reflection of an inadequate and inefficient system. Concludes that Humes methodically unravels the problems and suggest solution to each. His choice of ...

This 24 page paper looks at the changing role of juvenile correction centres where adolescent offenders are incarcerated, The paper considers the accreditation undertaken by the American Correctional Association (ACA) and the way this has benefited institutions and can be used as a tool for bettering facilities. Aspects such as building and location design, facilities, ...

A 5 page paper which presents an examination of violent crime, as it involves statistics in the country, and family structure, as it involves two parent families, extended families, and single parent families. The paper presents an analysis of information and then details a hypothetical study addressing a possible relationship between violent crime and family structure. Bibliography lists 7 ...

This 7 page paper explores the issues inherent in the establishment of due process rights in the interest of a juvenile offender. Bibliography lists 11 sources.

(7 pp) Explaining crime and delinquency is a complex task. A multitude of factors exist that contribute to the understanding of what leads someone to engage in delinquent behavior. While biological and psychological factors hold their own merit when explaining crime and delinquency, perhaps sociology factors can make the best effort to explain ...

A 5 page review of the fictional novel depicting the problems faced by sixteen year old Steve Harmon, a black teen being prosecuted for the fatal shooting of a drugstore owner. Recapitulated highlights of the novel and ties the fictional message into the very real societal warning that problems we are currently experiencing in ...

This 5 page paper delves into the philosophy behind the system and how the state has handled young offenders. Probation is discussed. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 6 page paper analyses and discusses in depth the various issues surrounding juvenile gangs. The bibliography contains six references.

(6pp) I thought of her one-size-fits all story when we were talking about "zero tolerance." If this were not a school paper, I would just say that it "sucks," and leave it at that, because I think that the zero tolerance policy is similar to that one size fits all shirt deal. ...

A 5 page paper which argues that parents should not be punished as it concerns juvenile delinquents. The paper argues that they should be seriously involved in any programs, or any method of approach as it involves therapy, education, etc., but they should not be punished for the actions of their children. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

6 pages in length. As we see the rise of juvenile violence, we also see the fact that more and more juveniles are being tried as adults, and even receiving the death sentence. This is true in many cases, but especially in the state of Florida, one of the most notorious states for the handling of Florida youth. ...

(6 pp) Our classroom-generated assignment asks us to determine the nature of the crime in our community. In order to do that the Uniform Crime Report, which has been in place since the 1940's we will need the number of crimes reported to the police, the crimes cleared by arrest, and the ...

(15 pp) The United States is home to approximately 57 million children under age 15 and nearly 20 million between 4 and 8 years old. Experts believe that the teenage population may reach almost 30 million by 2006. This population growth may partially explain why the United States has witnessed a nationwide epidemic ...

An 8 page overview of the role of the parent in child conduct. Emphasizes that while a child’s interaction with his or her parent is pivotal to determining conduct, this interaction is only one factor of many. Utilizes current research on juvenile behavior to conclude that while parents are obviously responsible to some ...

7 pages in length. The existing and ever-growing power of Asian-American gangs during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries have proven to impact both the Asian and American communities in profound ways. So prevalent has the violent activity been that there have been several attempts to diffuse the gang's activity and finally bring peace ...

An 8 page overview of the juvenile crime problem facing Florida and the measures which have been enacted to deal with it. Suggests that community based approaches are superior in their outcome to most other approaches. Bibliography lists 14 sources.

A paper which looks at the social issues surrounding the problem of juvenile crime, and the ways in which young offenders should be treated, both by social service networks and the judicial system, in order to reduce the level of juvenile crime. Bibliography lists 7 sources

15 pages in length. The current status of juvenile delinquency reflects a growing concern toward core family breakdown and environmental influences. Clearly, the family structure is not a solid representation of strength and support as it has been considered in the past; rather, contemporary juveniles are often left to raise themselves amidst social, economic ...

A 15 page paper that addresses the correlation between family structure and family life and delinquency. Over the last three decades, the family structure has changed dramatically. Over this same period of time, the rate of delinquency has increased significantly. The writer looks at possible connections between these two trends, in general, and at ...