Group Homes and Juvenile Delinquency
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A 30 page overview of the problems confronting us in regard to effectively addressing the growing problem of juvenile delinquency. While many interventions have been attempted in addressing this problem, no one solution has been identified. Group homes do offer a potential solution. The past record of group homes, however, is not that complimentary as to their effectiveness. Part of this record lies in the fact that insufficient records have been maintained which can be used as a source for intensive research targeting the delineation of successes verses failures. By reviewing the literature on the various interventions which have proven successful, however, we can potentially redesign the group home environment so that it is more successful in addressing the problem of juvenile delinquency. Bibliography lists 41 sources.
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How Teens Get Involved in Gangs
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In 7 pages, the author discusses how teens become involved in gangs. Several sociological theories are mentioned. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Illiteracy And Juvenile Delinquency
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10 pages in length. The notion that illiteracy is directly associated with the incidence of juvenile delinquency has received significant consideration within the psychological and educational communities. Clearly, if an individual does not possess the ability to read or write, the mere act of obtaining – much less advancing in – a good job is out of reach. Additionally, the basics of life represent the utmost frustration and anger, such as understanding simple directions or being self-motivated, which ultimately leads to a significant sense of failure. Combine that with the social stigma inherently associated with illiteracy, and this creates one considerably maladjusted youth whose inability to read and write breeds hopelessness and juvenile delinquency. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Impact of Juvenile Detention Centers
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In 10 pages the author discusses the impact of juvenile detention centers. Although the extent of juvenile justice has changed in many ways, one thing remains constant. That is what to do with juvenile offenders. Juvenile detention centers play an important role in the lives of young criminals. That role can be either a positive one or a negative one. There are both pros and cons to the impact of juvenile detention centers on youths. Although some young people get a mere slap on the wrist for their delinquent/criminal behavior, others can get the death penalty at an early age in some states. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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In Favor of a Juvenile Detention Facility in Laredo
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A 4 page paper arguing for the construction of a juvenile detention center in Laredo, Texas. The center would provide enough housing for a high number of offenders sentenced in the local area, and the local budget is such that the county and state together can deal with the cost of supporting detainees. The purpose here is to argue in favor of construction of the Youth Village in Laredo. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: KSjuvLaredoDet.rtf

Intervention Strategies in Juvenile Crime: Considerations for Framing a Mixed Method Study
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A 4 page overview of the elements that must be present in mixed method research. The author presents a key resource from the literature that can be used to frame such studies, identifies three critical theories in juvenile crime, emphasizes the importance of balancing qualitative study with quantitative results, and notes the importance of ethics. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Journal Article Review / Influence of Peers
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A through 7 page discussion and review of a 1994 article from the journal Criminology entitled : "The Influence of Delinquent Peers: What they think or what they do ?"
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Juvenile Correction Centers and ACA Accreditation
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This 24 page paper looks at the changing role of juvenile correction centres where adolescent offenders are incarcerated, The paper considers the accreditation undertaken by the American Correctional Association (ACA) and the way this has benefited institutions and can be used as a tool for bettering facilities. Aspects such as building and location design, facilities, security, health and hygiene as well as environmental conditions are all discussed with cases used to illustrate the points raised. The bibliography cites 11 sources.
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