Youth Crime

Term Paper # 105187

Child, Youth Issues > Teen, Adult Issues
Criminology > Juvenile Justice
Medical and Health > Nursing

Youth Crime

This paper examines Orem's self-care theory in relation to teenagers who instigate crimes.

875 words () | 6 sources | APA | 2008 United States

Paper Summary:

The paper discusses Miami, Florida's trend of attacks on the disabled, elderly and homeless by teenagers. The paper looks at Orem's nursing model and demonstrates how community health nursing interventions might be used for this vulnerable population. The paper explains that community nurses will need to advocate for change and collaborate with agencies such as the Miami-Dade County Youth Crime Task Force (YCTF). The paper shows how through use of the model, youth can enlarge their options for decision-making, can begin to be empowered and to enjoy improved quality of life.

From the Paper:

"Miami, Florida is the site of a most disturbing trend of attacks on the disabled, elderly, and especially the homeless. What makes these crimes so socially significant is that they very often are committed by preadolescent children who are influenced by teenagers. In a recent highly publicized case, a Vietnam veteran who was both disabled and homeless was severely beaten with bricks by a teenager and two ten-year-old boys. In another case, a homeless man was beaten to death by two teenagers; the crime was captured on a bank security tape."

Sample of Sources Used:

Building Blocks for Youth (2007). Youth crime/adult time report. Accessed August 31, 2007. http://www.buildingblocksforyouth.org/ycat/dade.html
Dorsey, C. & Murdaugh, C. (2003). The theory of self-care management for vulnerable populations. Journal of Theory Construction & Testing, 7(2), 43-50.
Knight-Ridder/Tribune News (2001). Census data show race, crime inextricably linked. Orlando Sentinel. Accessed August 31, 2007. http://www.accessmylibrary.com/comsite5/bin/pdinventory.pl?pdlanding=1&referid=2930&purchase_type=ITM&item_id=0286-6729036
Nurses Network (2005). Orem's Self-care model. http://www.nursesnetwork.co.uk/forum/index.php?showtopic=1357
Taylor, E. & Kelly, J. (2001). Is stealing a gateway crime? Community Mental Health Journal, 37(4), 347-359.