Introduction The juvenile justice system and the adult criminal case process are distinct legal frameworks that handle offenses committed by individuals of different age groups. While they share certain similarities, such as the goal of maintaining societal order, they also exhibit notable differences in terms of procedures and outcomes. Drawing from Frank Schmalleger’s “Criminal Justice […]
The “Research Paper” must be 1200 words in length. The paper should include at least five cited references — No more than 2 “quotes.” The research will be graded on how well the topic is presented along with sentence structure, spelling, grammar and proper punctuation. The research should encompass, at minimum, the following: What was […]
There is much controversy over trying minors as adults and then incarcerating them in the adult corrections system versus the juvenile justice system. What benefits exist in sentencing a minor to the juvenile justice system? What risks exist for juveniles in the adult prison system that adults in the same system do not face? Do […]
The Future of Juvenile Justice Assignment In this assignment, you will apply the readings and presentations in the Learn material in a meaningful way to clarify what issues you believe the future of the juvenile justice system as a whole are. Examples of what you believe are the most important issues facing the juvenile justice […]
Literature Review of movie Joe the King Description Articles cited in the literature review should reflect best practices, interventions or issues based on the movie, “Joe the King.” The paper should be written in APA format, citing at least six (6) empirically-based journal articles. The literature or sources you choose should support assessment, intervention and/or […]
Assignment Objectives Unit 2 – Individual Project Identify the social characteristics of juvenile offenders and the implications of family, class and education. Identify the theories of juvenile delinquency and the antecedents of our current juvenile justice system. Summarize the social characteristics of the juvenile court system and accompanying laws.
