Juvenile Crime Jacqueline Allen CJS200 June 9‚ 2013 Charles Musselwhite Abstract Juvenile crime is a crime committed by minors (juveniles) younger than the statutory adult age. In most of the legal systems there are specific procedures followed when dealing with minor offenders‚ such as juvenile detention centers‚ boot camps‚ etc. This paper will attempt to create a better understanding of the offenses‚ the causes‚ and the procedures to deal with the criminal behavior of juveniles. In
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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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Juvenile Problems Paula Barton Texas A&M Commerce Table of Content Abstract 3 Chapter 1: Introduction 4 Chapter 2: Issues Involved with Juvenile 5 The Media 5 Treatments 6 Sentencing 7 Death Penalty 8 Chapter 3: Juvenile Crime Gangs 9 Latin Kings 10 Mexican Mafia 10 Aryan Brotherhood 11 Bloods 12 Crips 13 Female Gangbanging
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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
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Three different explanations for adolescent gang members delinquent behavior: 1) Selection hypothesis – adolescents who commit more crimes join gangs. 2) Facilitation hypotheses – gang membership increases delinquent behavior. 3) Enhancement hypothesis – both the selection and facilitation work together to increase delinquency. The data suggest that for “person offences” and “Property offences” the selection and enhancement hypothesis are supported. The transient gang members support the facilitation
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The Juvenile Justice System As a growing number of adolescents have been displaying problematic behaviors‚ juvenile delinquency has become more apparent in the United States‚ therefore rendering a greater need for a juvenile justice system. Many have asked such questions as what is juvenile justice system‚ what causes problem behavior in these youths‚ what are the solutions‚ are they effective‚ and which of these solutions yield the greatest results. Juvenile detention centers have become one of
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Challenge Questions for Chapter 6: 1. Is Sgt. Kelly making best use of her time? It is particularly important to assign and review cases to her investigators‚ so she is carrying out her duties as a sergeant. But‚ I think she should learn how to manage her time to accomplish the most important in a short time as in order to have time for other labors. 2. How can Sgt. Kelly address the specific needs of the problem investigators? She has to set priorities to her two investigators
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and stereotypes affect others’ understandings of ourself? Stereotypes and perspective can affect other’s understanding of ourselves. Whether positively or negatively‚ what group‚ religion‚ or culture we are in can define us. Whether the stereotypes about your group are true or false‚ they still are a part of who you are‚ even though it may be completely inaccurate. In the novel‚ The Outsiders‚ by S.E. Hinton‚ there are two separate social groups‚ the socs’ and the greasers. The stereotypes and their
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Female juvenile delinquency: What went wrong with “Sugar and Spice and all things nice”? Ariana Kalaitzaki S2760178 Griffith University Abstract This review addresses major questions around female juvenile delinquency‚ around which much contemporary research is oriented. These involve which factors are contributing to female juvenile delinquency and what causes female juveniles to display criminal behaviour in the first place. Theories and risk factors will be identified. Although research
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A stereotype often affects a way a group of people are seen as a whole. Misconceptions and stereotypes can sometimes be misunderstood or overused‚ and be used in an invalid manner. Many people are being stereotyped because of a small portion of the larger group of people. A misconception occurs when an untrue stereotype is brought upon them. From teachers to rappers‚ every group of people have their own stereotypes. Stereotypes do not necessarily portray a group of people negatively‚ such as all
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