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    “Rehabilitation in Juvenile Justice” The decline of the rehabilitation system and reforms Rehabilitation for juveniles has been on a decline for the last 20 years. This is because many people consider that juvenile crimes are getting worse and the kids need to be disciplined1. Unfortunately this has backfired in a bad way‚ because the juvenile crime problem has not been stemmed by this means. In fact it has increased and juvenile crimes are on the rise. The whole purpose of rehabilitation

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    1] Describe the two branches of the ANS – transmitters‚ transmitter synthesis‚ outflow and major effects of each. The two branches of the Autonomic Nervous System are the sympathetic division and the parasympathetic division. The main process of the sympathetic division is to stimulate the fight-or-flight response in the body‚ which means it is in charge of stimulates actions. In the sympathetic system‚ epinephrine and norepinephrine are the main neurotransmitter. In the sympathetic system

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    6.) Alternative sentencing (Instead of sending juveniles to industrial schools). Example‚ probation which would include the completion of a community service order‚ or drug program. Many juvenile offenders can be effectively rehabilitated through community- based supervision and intervention. There is need for alternatives to detention; research on traditional confinement in large training schools or correctional facilities has found relatively high recidivism rates (Austin‚ Johnson and Weitzer

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    is Old Enough? Should juveniles receive the death penalty for murder? In my opinion there is no yes or no answer to this question it all depends on your personal views and beliefs. Juveniles have been executed in the United States as far back as 1642. That first execution took place in Plymouth Colony‚ Massachusetts. There have been 361 people put to death for crimes committed when they were under the age of 18 in United States. There are other countries that execute juveniles‚ such as Iran‚ Saudi

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    Two different explanations that explains criminal behaviour is due to social factors or appearance. The first difference which explains criminal behaviour is a cultural explanation known as social learning theory‚ which consist of operant conditioning‚ classical conditioning‚ social learning theory and sociological learning theory. The theories propose a person’s behaviour is learned and maintained by its consequences‚ or reward value. These consequences may be external reinforcement such as money

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    Juvenile Justice          Abstract The juvenile Justice System has gone through many changes in America and are represented  through six main periods that will be discussed in this paper. The periods are called the Puritan Era (1646–1824)‚ the Refuge Period (1824-1899)‚ the Juvenile Court Period (1899-1960)‚ The Juvenile Rights Period (1960-1980)‚ the Crime Control Period (1980-2005)‚ and The Kids are Different Period (2005-present). Juvenile Justice has constantly changed depending

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    3 EXPLAIN HOW THEORIES OF DEVELOPMENT AND FRAMEWORKS TO SUPPORT DEVELOPMENT INFLUENCE CURRENT PRACTICE. Theories of development offer insights into the forces guiding childhood growth and what can affect them. Each offers insight but each has limitations‚ which is why developmental scientists use more than one theory to guide their thinking about the growth of children. Current practice is based on many years of knowledge and experience. This helps us to understand children learning‚ development

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    Modernity is defined as the state or quality of being modern and the theories of development have emerged as a result of this concept. Sociology and Modernity developed hand in hand and were based on similar foundations. Rational forms of thought and organisation; a belief in the ability and right of humans to shape and control their own lives; faith that technology and science could fix human problems and reliance upon manufacturing industries to improve living standards are some of the concepts

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    Social Learning Theory: An Attempt To Explain Crime Katie Brown Criminology Dr. Tamborra 12/04/12 Many theories exist that try to explain why people commit crimes. One theory in particular pertains to the associations people have and how they influence the individual’s behavior. After looking at the data from the Uniform Crime Report of robbery‚ one of the four violent crimes‚ this theory will be expanded upon. In addition‚ a study of the theory will be summarized along with its findings and

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    1. Explain the legal status and principles of the EYFS‚ and explain how the curriculum is used in your setting. EYFS is a mandatory for all companies and schools which provide early years education. It involves some learning and development requirements as well as safeguarding and welfare. The Order of the Childcare Act (2006) establishes the requirement in regard with the learning and development area. In the other hand‚ the requirements of safeguarding and welfare are laid down by Regulations

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