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Essay Instructions: Topic: Juvenile Crime

I. Problem Statement

The statement of the problem tells the criminal justice executive what the difficulty is; what problem is to be solved. No discussion is necessary at this point. In later sections you will be elaborating on the facts, issues, solutions, etc. One Paragraph.

II. Factors Bearing on Problem

This section includes facts or statements of truth which can be substantiated. For example, "The average education level of the police officer in this city is 14.5 years (or high school plus 2 1/2 years college)." Another example might be, "Last year the citizens of this county only reported 200 crimes in progress to the police" or "the jail population averaged 20% above maximum capacity in fiscal year 1983/84."

List each fact separately. (use bullets or capital letters to identify factors) Cite any references used for these facts using APA** style.

Also in this section, the student may list any assumptions which may lend weight to their final recommendation/solutions. Examples: "It is assumed that if the victims of crimes are compensated for their time spent testifying in court, more citizens will be willing to become involved in prosecutions; or, "It is assumed that better trained officers will be able to more effectively communicate with the public


III. Discussion

Discussion The discussion section is the "meat and potatoes" of the Administrative Position Paper. It contains the critical analysis of the problem and all possible factors researched. It reviews the "pros and cons" of the issues raised and possible solutions. It provides rationale for the eventual recommended solution(s). This is the critical area for the student to show the professor and your administrator you have done your research properly. This is the longest section. Cite all references.

IV. Conclusion

The conclusion is nothing more than a brief statement of the best possible solution or solutions which you have described in detail in the Discussion section. You do not need to continue the discussion. You should not introduce new material in this section. Example: "Although new jails could be constructed to house more inmates, a new program of community custody for first offenders convicted of nonviolent crimes would prove more cost-effective.

V. Action Recommended

In this section you tell the instructor (and the criminal justice executive) what your final recommended action is. Alternate possible actions have already been reviewed in your Discussion section. You're making a commitment to a single course of action. Example: "It is recommended that the city hire five more prosecuting attorneys and three more judges in order to make the court system more expedient." You may include several steps that must be done in support of your action recommended, including a time frame for possible action steps, and a budget if appropriate.

VI. Finally, include a section entitled References which lists all of your references as an annotated references using the APA** format. If you are unfamiliar with how to write an annotated reference, please review the following website for this information http://www.library.cornell.edu/olinuris/ref/research/skill28.htm. The cover page and reference section do not count in the total number of pages required. The reference page should be in alphabetical order.

Essay Instructions: Write a 1,350 word essay in which you address juvenile crime issues in the criminal justice system. Include ALL the following components in your paper:

? The differences between a juvenile court and an adult court
? The definition of delinquency
? The definition of status offenses
? The variables that correlate with juvenile crime rates

Describe your recommendations for reducing juvenile crime.
Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines (i.e. title page, double spacing, and reference page).
Cite at least four scholarly references. Use the Library as a resource for locating scholarly references. Do not use Wikipedia, the dictionary, answers.com, or any other internet source that is not written by experts in the Criminal Justice field.
Include in-text citations and a reference list in APA format.

Essay Instructions: THE PAPER SHOULD BE ABOUT THE HIGH RISE OF JUVENILE CRIME AND WHAT CAN BE DONE TO CURTAIL THIS PROBLEM.


I'LL NEED A BIBLIOGRAPHY, A COVER PAGE AND AN OUTLINE

Essay Instructions: Treatment versus Punishment - That is the Question!

When looking at the relationship between social justice and juvenile justice, there are two over arching concepts when addressing juvenile delinquency - treatment and punishment. These two concepts have driven a cycle of changes in the juvenile justice system over the years. Your task is to support your premise that your state or city should either implement a philosophy of treatment or punishment for juvenile offenders for a specific crime or criminal justice issue identified in your paper.

Explain the differences between the treatment and punishment concepts. Build the case for which one you believe has the stronger position based on your research and the crime or criminal justice issue you selected to study.
Review the juvenile crime statistics between three cities or states in three different parts of the country (e.g., Boston, Chicago, and Seattle) for a crime or criminal justice issue. Incorporate a graphic display to present your findings. Be sure to include at least three demographic items, such as gender, ethnicity, race, education, or socio-economic status, in your analysis. Ensure you standardize your data (i.e., 1:1000; 1:10,000; or 1: 100,000) and incorporate the scale in a key for each chart.
Identify the prevailing thought in the city or state: Is it treatment or punishment? Analyze the differences in the recidivism rates between the cities or states you have selected? Is recidivism the best indicator of success or failure or should we use a different indicator?
In chapters 2 and 3 of the text, our author addresses biological, psychological and sociological theories to help explain juvenile delinquency. Evaluate which of these theories would best support your thesis.
Support which juvenile justice intervention strategy would be effective to counter the crime or criminal justice issue based on your research?
Conclude with a summary of which concept (treatment or punishment) best supports the over arching concept of social justice?

The paper must be ten to twelve pages in length and formatted according to APA style. You must use at least six scholarly resources (at least four of which must be found in the Ashford Online Library) other than the textbook to support your claims. Cite your sources within the text of your paper and on the reference page. For information regarding APA, including samples and tutorials, visit the Ashford Writing Center, located within the Learning Resources tab on the left navigation toolbar, in your online course