Essays and Research Papers on Juvenile Justice

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 ...

This 4 page paper discusses the problems within the juvenille justice system and the processes used to incarcerate children into an adult system. Suggestions and solutions, case studies and examples offered. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 4 page paper which examines information involving juveniles in prisons. The paper argues that putting juveniles in prison makes them the victims of physical and sexual abuse and thus makes them more likely to become hardened criminals. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 20 page discussion of the problem of juvenile delinquency. The author asserts that this problem can relate to a number of factors including the particulars of a child's home life, their socioeconomic status, etc. Finding a solution to juvenile delinquency, however, is not as easy as determining its causes. Bibliography lists 23 sources.

A 6 page consideration of the problem presented by juvenile crime. The author points out that with a decade or so of “get tough” policies regarding the problem of juvenile crime, we are slowly beginning to realize that treating young offenders as adults may not be all that effective in regard to actually addressing ...

A 3 page paper which examines the positive effects of reform schools, boot camps and group therapy, and the ways in which they can help you become stable and more productive. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 4 page paper which examines whether or not minorities are being over-represented in the criminal justice system due to prejudice within the system. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 7 page paper is a continuation of PGcrmjs.rtf about the city of Shelby. This paper outlines some of the essential principles upon which a coordinated drug prevention program must be based. A strategic plan is then presented that includes the purpose of the program, target populations, cooperating agencies, measurable objectives, programs already shown to ...

This 7-page paper is a review of Zedner and Morgan's groundbreaking book dealing with the impact of criminal acts on children, and how children are further victimized in their trips through the judicial system as a result.

3 pages in length. The writer discusses how illiteracy, easy access to firearms, gangs and popular culture make males more delinquent than females. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 5 page overview of the problems gangs present in Baltimore and elsewhere. The author emphasizes that youths are inspire to join gangs to escape from the harsh realities of their lives. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3 page paper begins with the most recent data regarding juvenile crime. The writer then provides the results of studies related to causes and prevention programs. Finally, the essay presents recommendations for implementing a prevention program in the community. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 7 page paper is a follow up in a series but it is also complete enough to stand alone as a plan for reducing gang activities in any town or city. The Introduction provides the most recent statistical data on gang activities in the U.S. and also includes the data for the city of ...

A 4 page paper which examines whether or not status offenders and juvenile delinquents should be treated alike by the justice system, considers the reasons behind why males exhibit more delinquent behavior than females, and assesses if there should be mandatory incarceration for chronic juvenile offenders. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 6 page research paper that examines several delinquency theories (social control, strain, arousal and age-graded theory) as to how they explain the delinquent behavior of shoplifting and break-and-entering. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 3 page paper which examines whether delinquent behavior can be changed through punishment, or otherwise controlled. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 3-page paper focuses on two websites that deal with juvenile deliquency programs, and details what those community programs entail. Also included is a brief discussion about the importance of such programs. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 9 page overview of the problem of juvenile crime and the growing tendency to try and sentence particularly violent juveniles as adults. The author pulls on several examples from Florida to support the contention that trying and sentencing juveniles as adults is imperative if we are to effectively address the juvenile crime problem. ...

A 5 page contention that one of the most effective crime prevention methods when it comes to juvenile crime is harsh sentencing. By trying and sentencing violent juvenile offenders as adults we accomplish two things: more severe punishment for the crimes and a greater degree of public awareness of the punishment that goes along with ...