Essays and Research Papers on Juvenile Justice

This 5 page paper discusses police brutality and how it relates to children, teens, blacks, foreigners, etc. This paper cites many specific examples to underscore the enormity of the problem. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 5 page paper looks at research on this topic but is an opinion piece. The paper argues that children would not be treated like adults in the context of the criminal justice system. Some examples are provided. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

An eight page paper which looks at the structure and organisation of the criminal justice system in Turkey, with particular reference to the treatment of political detainees, juvenile offenders, and the recent reforms which have been implemented. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 4 page paper arguing for the construction of a juvenile detention center in Laredo, Texas. The center would provide enough housing for a high number of offenders sentenced in the local area, and the local budget is such that the county and state together can deal with the cost of supporting detainees. ...

A 30 page overview of the problems confronting us in regard to effectively addressing the growing problem of juvenile delinquency. While many interventions have been attempted in addressing this problem, no one solution has been identified. Group homes do offer a potential solution. The past record of group homes, however, is not ...

This 14 page paper examines the criminal justice system in general, the problems with the prison system, and the problem with how justice is meted out. The unfairness of treating juveniles as adults is emphasized. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 3 page paper discusses the correlation between child abuse and juvenile criminal behavior. Examples given, research cited. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page paper reviews literature on this topic and finds that delinquency is more frequent in broken homes. The concept is discussed as it relates to the United States, but some information is included in respect to other parts of the world. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 7 page paper considers the underlying reasons for juvenile delinquency and the arguments that exist for its presence. ome theorists have argued, for example, that poverty and familial status is a determinant of delinquency, while others have asserted that educational experiences and a lack of religious direction in the lives of modern adolescents ...

A 10 page paper which examines recent, or current, literature concerning juvenile corrections in the United States. Bibliography lists 20 sources.

A 10 page discussion of the practicality of boot camps in juvenile correction. The paper outlines several programs around the country which are making positive inroads to the problem of juvenile crime and discusses the factors which must be addressed in effective correctional programs. Bibliography lists 14 sources.

This 5 page paper provides an overview of the issue of teen violence, and relates the changing social culture and television to the problem. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 9 page paper examines the trend toward managerialism in the Youth Justice System and the Foster Care Programs. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 5 page overview of juvenile crime. While “get tough” policies have resulted in a lowered degree of juvenile crime, our juvenile detention facilities and adult penitentiaries alike are filled to the brim. The economic cost of crime is astounding. A more effective approach than either “get tough” programs or rehabilitation would ...

A 4 page contention that sentencing violent juvenile offenders as adults is the only ready solution we have available for the growing problem of juvenile crime. While it is easy to sympathize with those youth who have been sentenced in the adult system, we must take hold of a growing problem and implement the ...

A 10 page analysis of the variation which exists across states as to whether juveniles can utilize insanity defenses. While some states allow such defenses, others do not. In those states where juveniles are not allowed the insanity defense, the fact that the juvenile court system allows so much latitude has been used ...

DO NOT Charge Juvenile Offenders as Adults. Probably since the times that the Romans conquered Gaul, teenagers have been making immature decisions; we might even say it is a behavior pattern of the age. Charging them for their offences in an adult court, sends out the wrong message, and does not treat the core ...

An eight page paper which looks at the structure and organisation of the criminal justice system in Turkey, with particular reference to the treatment of political detainees, juvenile offenders, and the recent reforms which have been implemented. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 4 page paper arguing for the construction of a juvenile detention center in Laredo, Texas. The center would provide enough housing for a high number of offenders sentenced in the local area, and the local budget is such that the county and state together can deal with the cost of supporting detainees. ...

A 30 page overview of the problems confronting us in regard to effectively addressing the growing problem of juvenile delinquency. While many interventions have been attempted in addressing this problem, no one solution has been identified. Group homes do offer a potential solution. The past record of group homes, however, is not ...

This 14 page paper examines the criminal justice system in general, the problems with the prison system, and the problem with how justice is meted out. The unfairness of treating juveniles as adults is emphasized. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 3 page paper discusses the correlation between child abuse and juvenile criminal behavior. Examples given, research cited. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page paper reviews literature on this topic and finds that delinquency is more frequent in broken homes. The concept is discussed as it relates to the United States, but some information is included in respect to other parts of the world. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 7 page paper considers the underlying reasons for juvenile delinquency and the arguments that exist for its presence. ome theorists have argued, for example, that poverty and familial status is a determinant of delinquency, while others have asserted that educational experiences and a lack of religious direction in the lives of modern adolescents ...

A 10 page paper which examines recent, or current, literature concerning juvenile corrections in the United States. Bibliography lists 20 sources.