The Effects of Family Structure and Values on Juvenile Delinquency Christina M. Bracey 201240 Fall 2012 CJUS 230-B02 LUO Professor DeBoer Liberty University Online October 12‚ 2012 Abstract The changes in family values and structure in the United States has helped contribute to juvenile delinquency today. Society needs to recognize problems within the home before trying to find solutions to problems for todays at risk youth in America. Major structural changes inside of the home could
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Living with Juvenile Diabetes Diabetes medically known as diabetes mellitus is the name given to disorders in which the body has trouble regulating its blood glucose‚ or blood sugar‚ levels. Diabetes is due to one of two mechanisms inadequate production of insulin (which is made by the pancreas and lowers blood glucose) or inadequate sensitivity of cells to the action of insulin. (Definition). There are two different forms of diabetes: Type 1 and Type 2. Type 1 diabetes is known
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The sonoma county court system uses diversion services for its first time juvenile offenders for certain crimes. This diversion program starts before any trial begins and after the case is analyzed to see if it qualifies. These are a lot of drug and theft cases that juveniles in the community are guilty of. The court hands the defendants to the Probation Department. The offender has multiple factors that must be included to qualify for the program. If the individual does qualify they are put on
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found is most related to Chapter 4‚ “Diversion and Probation”‚ because it looks at how probation is a great way to help juvenile offenders get back on their feet. The article is about the positive changes that juvenile offenders in California have made due to an increase in probationary programs. The probation departments in California have changed the way they operate and by doing this have accomplished something extraordinary. Originally‚ probation for juvenile offenders included‚ “focus on suppression
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they knew a TV producer would be checking in with them 10‚ 20 years later‚ was the main factor for changing their behavior? The entertainment industry went on to remake scared straight into a reality TV show in 2011-2015 also showcasing how this diversion program works for troubled teens. In the first episode‚ it showed girls who have been in trouble with the law or just plain rebellious‚ each partaking in a list of status offences. One girl (Cecilia) even saw her incarcerated mother at the facility
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but rumors and innuendo are more fiction than fact. For instance‚ Boo Radley was an alias used to hide his real name‚ “Arthur”. Growing up as a troubled teen‚ Boo was part of a gang that was eventually caught for swearing in front of women. The juvenile delinquents were tried and sentenced to industrial school. With a religious and legalistic upbringing‚ Boo’s father refused to allow Boo to go to industrial school and instead took him home. Incarcerated in the house for years‚ the prisoner never
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According to “Juvenile Delinquency‚” under the parens patriae philosophy‚ minors who engage in extralegal behavior are viewed as victims of improper care‚ custody and treatment at home (Siegel‚ Welsh‚ Senna 16). The concept of parens patriae explains the state’s duty to protect minor children who lack proper care and custody from their parents. The occurrence of minor illegal behavior is a sign that the state should intervene. Before more serious crimes are committed‚ these youths should be taken
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Drug Courts came about as a result of a backlogged court system and a steady‚ rapidly increasing prison population. Drug courts are a form of diversion that helps the offender through rehabilitation and the community through an increased sense of protection‚ which serves the best interest of everyone. Drug Courts are community based intermediate sanctions that incorporate treatment principles into the Criminal Justice System and divert drug offenders from traditional punishments of probation and
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We chose to write our paper and give our presentation on the Juvenile Justice Services of Utah. We chose this topic first and foremost because this is the direction and area in which we both have chosen to pursue in our future employment and something that we both feel passionate about. Going beyond that‚ we both have made choices as a youth that led us to this path. Our paper will outline the objectives of JJS‚ who qualifies and what requirements they must meet‚ how the program works‚ and the desired
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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
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