Essays and Research Papers on Juvenile Justice

A 16 page review of the problem of violence among juveniles. Asserts that while minorities are perceived by many to be responsible for, and victims of, a greater degree of juvenile violence; in reality the problem of juvenile violence obeys neither racial nor geographic lines of demarcation. Examines the growing trend of trying ...

This 5 page paper looks at the way in which poverty may be seen as an indicator of the occurrence of juvenile delinquency. Focusing on Australia, but using global studies, the paper considers the evidence that poverty increases the risk through the associated social problems analogous with low income families. Factors discussed include poor ...

Experiencing life requires much more than merely going through the paces of one's existence; rather, the various developmental stages inherent to personal growth require cognitive awareness in order to achieve a true state of being. Myriad people do not realize the abundant elements that comprise one's personal development, often incorrectly surmising that one's transition ...

A 6 page discussion of the myriad of factors which influence juvenile delinquency. Specifically addresses family structure and factors such as maternal separation and parental rejection, noting that while such factors have been demonstrated to be important determinants his correlation is far from perfect. While one might jump to the conclusion that juvenile ...

Crime is on the increase, the numbers of younger people is also likely to increase. This 5 page paper argues that, regardless of the views of those for and those against trying juveniles as adults, the trend is likely to continue as crime in general and the severity of youth crime increases. An outline is included within the page ...

A 5 page overview of Bail Hostels. Contends that bail hostels offer an effective means of community supervision for a number of categories of people. Individuals who could benefit from a bail hostel program include the homeless, the elderly, the mentally ill, and individuals on probation. One of the most productive uses ...

This 10 page paper provides a review of this book that reflects the author's personal experiences. The topic of juvenile delinquency and crime is explored. The author's solutions are discussed in light of other literature. No additional sources cited.

This paper examines potential reasons why children gravitate toward crime and proposes intervention methods toward deterring at-risk youth from crime. Also included are specfic examples of institutional programs that are geared toward giving at-risk youth and latchkey kids alternatives to empty homes with little or no adult supervision. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 8 page paper which examines the numerous myths behind the relationship between youth and crime. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page paper considers the Consequences for Juvenile Offenders Act of 2001 (H.R. 863) what it does, and how the current bill will impact on practice and policy of dealing with juvenile justice. The bibliography cites 6 sources.

12 pages in length. It can readily be argued that each and every person represents one subculture or another – that is to say that while the masses as a whole represent the culture, the individuals who make up that culture in turn represent the subcultures. In this light of understanding, one can ...

This 5 page report discusses street children in several Latin American nations and the lives they live in which drug use is often the only escape or pleasure they know. In some places in the world, drugs are all that matters to children who live on the street. And why should they expect something more ...

A 5 page paper which considers the proper punishment in a hypothetical instance in which a 17-year-old boy was caught stealing merchandise from a department store by wielding an unloaded gun, and what is hoped to be accomplished by the recommended punishment. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 13 page paper reviewing the problems and possible solutions for juvenile delinquency. This paper compares the successes and failures of programs around the country and suggests a program design for an innovative program allowing one on one interaction between adult volunteers and at risk children. The program design includes specific criteria for ...

An 8 page paper. The high profile shootings at schools over the last few years lead many to believe that our children and youth are not safe in their schools. This is not true, children and youth are far less likely be killed at school than in any other setting. This essay provides the data ...

This 10 page paper discusses both side of the corporal punishment argument. This paper presents the thesis that corporal punishment is not effective in any circumstance. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page discussion of the merit of employing undercover officers in our nation’s high schools. Dismissing contentions that such use would be a form of Orwellian “Big Brotherism” and would result in mistrust of police officers, the author contends that such employment is not only a necessary but also a logical measure. ...

This paper involves a philisophical discussion about why teenagers who murder others should be tried and treated like adults. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 9 page paper which outlines and discusses its causes. examines juvenile crime statistics and considers what can be done to curtail it in the future. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 7 page contention that trying and sentences juveniles who commit violent crimes as adults is imperative if we are to effectively curtail the growing crime rate in this country. Unfortunately, juveniles account for a tremendous percentage, if not the majority, of violent crimes committed in this country. The author contents that ...

This is an 8 page paper giving a critical analysis of two articles in the assessment of juvenile boot camps’ effectiveness. Two articles are examined on the effectiveness of juvenile boot camps within the justice system: B. Zaehringer’s work in 1998 entitled “Juvenile boot camps: cost and effectiveness vs. residential facilities” (Koch Crime Institute White ...

6 pages in length. The writer discusses the definition of crime, the birth of the criminal justice system, the juvenile justice system, as well as punishment methods. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This is a 7 page paper discussing a psychological and a sociological approach to juvenile delinquency. The behavioral psychological theory of juvenile delinquency in accordance with the theories of B.F. Skinner finds that juvenile delinquency is largely a response to the stimuli presented to the individual within his environment. In other words, children learn aggressive ...

This 7 page paper discusses the current research on Juvenille sexual offenders and the success of certain types of treatment programs/techniques. Statistical data, research findings, quotes from experts. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

This 10 page paper discusses the pro's and con's of deterrence in the criminal justice system. This paper explores the different deterrence programs and their success rates. Bibliography lists 8 sources.