Juvenile Delinquency & Punishment
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A 9 page comprehensive discussion of juvenile delinquency and the strengths and weaknesses of various diversions and punishments ranging from traditional probation to boot camps. Bibliography lists approximately 18 sources.
Filename: Delin.wps

Juvenile Homicide
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A 10 page research paper on the causes and solutions to rising juvenile homicide rates. The writer details the statistics, explanations, trends, and solutions related to the problem. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Juvyhomi.rtf

Juvenile Probation and Correcting the Adolescent Offender
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7 pages in length. A discussion of juvenile justice and the role that probation plays in it. Based upon library research, the writer examines several existing programs and analyzes which techniques are effective in achieving the goals of juvenile corrections as well as which ones are not effective in achieving those goals. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: Juvyprob.wps

Gang Violence
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A 10 page study on gang violence and juvenile delinquency addressing types of gangs and gang behaviors, causes, prevention and legal measures that deal with gangs. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Gangvio.wps

Gangs / Chicago & L.A.
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An 8 page research overview of the social and economic factors affecting the establishment of gangs in Chicago and Los Angeles, the 'political' differences between the formation of the gangs, expansion of gang territories, and the differences between law enforcement efforts. The writer supports the argument that the most effective form of enforcement has been collusion between law enforcement agencies and gang communities through several examples. Bibliography lists 14 sources.
Filename: Gangprog.wps

Gangs In California
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This 6 page paper focuses on the methods being used to control youth gang activity in California. The state of California, with 5,000 different gangs and 250,000 gang members has the largest problem in the country. Prosecutors and police officials have taken a number of steps in the last ten years to control the problem. Some methods are working. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: Cagangs.wps

Girls in Gangs
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A 5 page research paper which examines the growing number of young girls now participating in gang activities. The writer demonstrates how commonalities in background among such girls points to social causal factors such as abusive home environments. Topics covered include initiation rituals and specific case studies. Bibliography includes 5 sources.
Filename: Ggangs.wps

Kids Killing Kids
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5 pages in length. The late 1990's rash of children opening fire upon their classmates and teachers on school grounds has triggered a closer look at the makeup of the juvenile psyche. Experts say the inclination to kill comes from a combination of inadequate upbringing, overexposure to violence and the all-too-easy access to guns, as well as an inherent propensity for abnormal behavior. The writer gives an overview of the various reasons children act with violence, as well as ways to deter such behavior. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Kidskill.wps