Robert Harrison Criminal Justice FALB10 Sec A Prof. Cory Robbins The question of whether we should have continued use of a separate juvenile justice system or should we abolish it is a huge debate in the U.S. Is the separate‚ juvenile justice system still feasible? If not‚ what can replace it? Policymakers need to confront these questions‚ and they need innovative answers. New policies should aim for more than simply abolishing the juvenile court’s delinquency jurisdiction and sending all
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Nationally ninety-seven percent in jail today will be released and return to their community. Between sixty and seventy-five percent of ex-cons are jobless up to a year after being released. This is a deciding factor to recidivism. Recidivism is the most fundamental concept that pertains to
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In partnership with Restorative Justice (RJ) Partners in Marina‚ CA I am designing a study that measures the impact of RJ in secondary schools in Monterey County. In contrast to zero-tolerance discipline policies‚ Restorative Justice (RJ) serves as an alternative disciplinary practice that encourages peer involvement and focuses on keeping students in school. While the benefits of RJ have been documented repeatedly in the criminal justice system there is a lack of peer-reviewed journal articles that
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Introduction This paper will explore the history of the juvenile justice systems of the United States and Japan to find similarities and differences. The focus will be on the movement toward rehabilitation and juvenile restorative justice. Exploration of scientific data on adolescent development will shed light on why juvenile justice differs from the adult system. The study will explore the need and effectiveness of particular diversion programs such as Youth Courts and evaluate how they have
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Introduction Today’s court system has many difficult decisions to make everyday. One of the most controversial decisions is whether or not try certain juveniles as adults or not. On one hand‚ being tried as a minor is considered unconstitutional‚ while on the other side it seems necessary in order to protect society. Some of the factors the court considers when convicting a minor is “age‚ physical and mental maturity‚ past attempts and future potential for rehabilitation‚ harm suffered by the victim
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Video Games: Pros and Cons By: Christina Gentry The impacts of video games‚ both positive and negative‚ have been the subject of many scientific research projects in the last few years. A large number of youths are playing increasingly violent video games. Researchers say that violent video games may contribute to a cold-hearted view and the desensitization to violence. In a 1982 Surgeon General report‚ concerns about video games were listed. It was feared that video games would cause teenagers
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Pros and Cons of Vaccination In 1796‚ Edward Jenner invented the first vaccine‚ which was for the smallpox virus. (Google timeline) Centuries later‚ we now have a very large amount of vaccines that have been created with the purpose of protecting the human race from infectious diseases. The question is‚ how effective are these vaccines? Are they more beneficial or harmful to us? Are they serving their purpose? Could a person survive in this world without ever being immunized? In this small research
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Club of Henderson County and the D.A.R.E. Program of Henderson County. I decided to write about local programs because it would give me the opportunity to learn more about juvenile delinquency prevention programs within my own community. Both programs are a huge staple within Henderson County and are two of the most important juvenile delinquency prevention programs within Henderson County. First I will report about the local Boys and Girls Club within Henderson County. On November 1st 1993 The Boys
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write an essay and a letter of apology. I have learnt my lesson. This whole situation has made me realize how serious shoplifting really is and how bad it effects the community. I’m thankful I got the chance to go through the John Howard‚ Restorative Justice Program. I can ensure you this will never happen again‚ I can’t even descibe how guilty I feel‚ I never even though it would effect people because so many people do pay and they are making a fair profit but it was never really a topic. The way
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The Juvenile Justice System’s Need to Focus on Rehabilitation The Juvenile Justice System’s Need to Focus on Rehabilitation Amanda R. Molnar Axia College of the University of Phoenix The Juvenile Justice System Needs to Focus on Rehabilitation The juvenile justice system has long been in debate over whether its focus should be rehabilitation or punishment. From its birth in the early 20th century‚ the juvenile justice system has changed its focus from punishment to rehabilitation and back
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