The local police department is in serious need of funding in all facets. The juvenile program has been hit the hardest and will need the largest cut of the grant because these programs keep youth from becoming repeat offenders or major felons. The rehabilitation and diversion programs are ways to help these juveniles without major cost to the states or counties by offering three to six month programs allowing juveniles a chance to get his or her charges dismissed. These programs help keep juveniles out of correctional facilities and release him or her back home to his or her family, sooner. This grant will discuss why the police department needs funding, the problems associated with not getting the proper funding,…
While rehabilitation does focus on juveniles after criminal activity, it is the only sure way for juvenile offenders to develop the ever so important close relationships with parents, teachers and community. Rehabilitation should not only focus on substances abuse and aggressiveness, it should focus on the root of the substance abuse and aggressiveness. All juvenile delinquent behaviors are influenced not only by what goes on in the environment…
Juveniles committing crimes, being arrested and going to jails and prisons, is a sad fact that has hit every city, in every state in the United States of America. It is not a hard thing to comprehend, turn on the TV and watch the news. Every night there is surely to be a report about a crime committed by one of America’s youth. Many people question the reason for such high numbers of juveniles committing crimes; others turn a blind eye and refuse to acknowledge the fact that every day more children of this country are slipping into the life of crime. Some concerned members of society ask what can be done to stop it; how can they help? The answer is action! Law enforcement, as well as Local, State, and Federal Government programs must be formed to address and take action to help combat this dilemma. Many programs in cities and states across the country have already been established, programs which address diversions, intervention, and prevention of juvenile crime. This paper will discuss two of these programs in the state of Florida, and address why the programs should help in the reduction of juvenile crime based on an analysis of the relationship between program premise and goals, as well as several major causes of juvenile delinquent behavior.…
The intention of this writing is to discover some history of the juvenile justice programs, to look at how it is used today and then to discuss future changes that would enhance the juvenile systems. Reducing the amount of youths being incarcerated, reducing the recidivism rate improving rehabilitating methods not only in the Justice system but also within our communities. The installation of programs that would educate both the community and the youth that would give the youth a better chance of success within the communities and give them a future with a better outlook on life giving them a better chance to becoming productive members of their communities and society as a whole by the time they reach adulthood.…
It is argued that one of the main issues as to why the needs are not being met is because of the tensions in the juvenile justice system itself. Delinquent behavior must be responded to only when competing mandates and priorities. The main focus of the juvenile justice system is rehabilitation for the youth, in performing this it must be taken in account that while holding juveniles for their behavior the community must also be protected.…
Maintaining a stable and secure family life can provide a better chance for our youth. Single parent homes and poverty harms society by putting a strain in the families themselves as well as costing the…
Alternatives to detention and are intended to reduce crowding, cut the costs of operating juvenile detention centers, shield offenders from the stigma of institutionalization, help offenders avoid associating with youth who have more serious delinquent histories, and maintain positive ties between the juvenile and his or her family and…
There are many programs that a juvenile can be a part of either willingly or court order to deter from future criminal activity. A juvenile may become a member of a government funded program or non-profit organization that specifies in helping juveniles who have involvement in criminal activities or may have a future leading to incarceration one becoming an adult. In this paper two programs in the state of Virginia that serve to deter juveniles from a destructive future. In a sense these programs can be comparable to programs adults attend, however, the juvenile programs are helpful in a sense that they bring knowledge to young adults and teens about their criminal activities and the future it could bring. One of the programs is called Shining Star Youth Program located in Richmond, Virginia and the second program is located in Virginia Beach, Virginia called the Youth ChalleNGe Program.…
Among those who work in the juvenile justice system there is much discussion on how to effectively determine the appropriate consequences and or treatment for their actions. There are those who believe in punishment that includes incarceration and boot camp and there are those who believe in treatment programs with the goal of rehabilitation. There are various treatment models in place that are designed to address the problems in a youth’s life that may contribute to the causes that influenced them to commit crime. An assessment of the resources that are in place for juvenile offenders will be addressed, especially those that are designed to assist youth offenders in rehabilitation and restoration. Also a study of those models that are designed with the goals that gives the juvenile offenders the tools that will afford them the opportunity for a productive reintegration into society.…
MY BODY, MY CHOICE 9 months, 40 weeks, 280 days. A woman has to bear the pain, the weight of a growing child in her womb for a total of 9 months, something a man would never be able to cope with both physically and mentally, so why does a woman not have the right to choose? 18 years, 940 weeks, 6575 days. A mother has to bear sleepless nights, the ongoing tantrums of teenagers and has to support and care for the child, alone in most cases, so why does a woman not have the right to choose?…
This paper will focus on two diversion programs operating in Florida to help reduce juvenile crime. According to USLegal, Inc. (2012), “diversion refers to diverting a defendant out if the criminal justice system by having them complete a diversion program rather than be incarcerated or serve another alternative sentence” (para. 1). The major causes of juvenile delinquent behavior and reason(s) a juvenile may be put into a diversion program. An overview of each program’s major goals, objectives, and core beliefs will be identified. The key participants and types of services provided to juveniles will be discussed. Finally, the paper will conclude with a discussion identifying, why the program is more effective at reducing juvenile crime.…
In this paper, an assessment will be done on the juvenile justice system. In addition, an explanation will be provided on why the juvenile justice system should focus its efforts on rehabilitation as opposed to punishment. There will also be detailed explanations on how law enforcement, court processes, probation, corrections, community programs and intervention services will be effected. The paper will analyze some of the arguments that will oppose the views of this paper. An explanation will be provided as to why these arguments are not as valid as the arguments that will be made for rehabilitation in the juvenile justice system. Finally, an analysis will be done on how the advantages would outweigh the disadvantages of rehabilitation over…
Since the inception of the Juvenile Justice System it has had critics those who side with its current vision of how to deal with offenders. Throughout the years the Juvenile Justice System has undergone several transformations. However, I believe the Juvenile Justice System is due for another change. Currently, the Juvenile Justice System is at a cross point; to focus on punishment rather than rehabilitation or focus on rehabilitation rather than punishment. Should we rehabilitate offenders or punish offenders? What is the correct answer? Personally, I believe that the Juvenile Justice System should focus primarily on the rehabilitation of offenders. In this paper we will explore why I believe this focus will benefit the Juvenile Justice System,…
When a child is born, their parents make all the decisions for them. The child grows up, starts school, and begins making a pathway to becoming a successful adult in an ever-changing global society. However, that’s not the case with every child. Most children do graduate high school, and a majority of them attend college, but some choose to go straight to work, usually working underpaying retail jobs. Working a retail job is ok, but what happens when that job is no longer there and you have nothing to fall back on like a college degree? Obtaining a degree is one of the greatest things someone can do. An education can keep someone from living on the streets, it can give one greater opportunity, and it can help to lead a stress-free life.…
The introduction of a free or low cost childcare system for working single parents would greatly reduce the amount of funds needed to raise a younger child while benefiting older siblings by allowing them to focus on their education and not having to watch over their siblings. The parent would benefit by being able to focus on their jobs and by having extra income to use towards clothes, food, and healthcare for their children. All of these things could be accomplished if the government would use some of the tax payers funds and by pulling from other sources so that we could help guarantee the success of single parents and their…