Abstract
This paper discusses how today's children and youth are the citizens of tomorrow who will reflect the real productivity of a nation and why it is worthwhile for government, judiciary, social institutions, and collective community efforts to invest in them. It examines how such investments must also take the form of focusing on the eradication of juvenile delinquency and, in particular, looks at the role of the social worker in this capacity.

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"Dysfunctional families and their negative effect on youth are perhaps the most important social issue in juvenile crime. Youth from broken and single parent homes suffer from the absence of the traditional male and female role models; emotional security; and attention. What's more, the combination of poverty and absence of a traditional family structure and life lead to such youth suffering from physical and emotional abuse as well. Typically, this leads to minor and major infractions in socially accepted behavior and needs to be addressed both in rehabilitation attempts as well as at a macro level if society desires to see a reversal of the current upward trend in juvenile delinquency."

Tags:youth, broken, single, homes, crime, community

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This paper discusses how the remedy for the problem of juvenile crime must be comprehensive and consistent- not only in method, but more importantly in the attempt to tailor successful efforts to the individual. It examines how the response to juvenile crime must be appropriate to each offender since confidence in a fair system of justice, whose primary task is assistance not punishment, will be the key factor in stimulating the resiliency of youth. It demonstrates how as the network of assistance escalates, juveniles will have an investment in their community and juvenile crime will decrease. It addresses different programs and the makeup of the juvenile mind that commits delinquent acts.

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"Juvenile correction professionals along with juvenile crime expert Hunter Hurst (1990), director of the National Center for Juvenile Justice, feel that one way to deal with offenders is to prevent future offenses with "education, skill training, social skills, community service, and self discipline"(Hurst). Violence prevention curricula in programs like Just Say No and forms of peer mediation are effective. Education seems to be the key to unlocking everything in today's society. It is also an important deterrent to crime. If juveniles are educated to realize the consequences of delinquent actions, then they will be less likely to pursue these actions (Deatherage 1996)."

Tags:correction, youth, punishment, offenders, community

Abstract
This paper covers the integration of the SDS model in the prevention of youth crime program within Jersey City and implicitly involves the community and health care providers in its integration.

Tags:prevention, youth, crime

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The paper presents a detailed examination of youth crime in Canada and how the media promotes fear in the way it presents the problem to the public. The paper describes how the media's focus on crime has created a moral panic throughout the country, in which people believe that juveniles are a dangerous threat to the safety of adults. The writer explores several academic journals on the topic and concludes that part of the nation's fear of juveniles with regard to crime is caused by the media's decision to over-cover crimes in which juveniles are involved.

Outline:
Introduction
The Trend
Analysis
Conclusion

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"For the past several years it has appeared that youth crime is on the rise throughout Canada. Whether it is an increase in truancy, shoplifting or more violent crimes including school shootings, the nation seems to be faced with a significant rise in the number of juvenile offenders willing to commit illegal acts(Gaetz, 2004). Recently, the Canadian legislators have moved toward increasing the punishments for juvenile offenders in the hopes that it will deter future young people from deciding on a life of crime, however, the media continues to report issues involving teens."

Tags:moral, panic, offenders, coverage

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The paper looks at youth gangs: the scope of the problem, statistics, risk factors and prevention strategies. Much focus is placed upon young African-American males and the extent of their gang membership. The author believes that a combination of social opportunities, community organization, and organizational change can be most beneficial in addressing the problem of African-American male youth gangs.

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"Estimates of the magnitude of youth gang problems in the United States had steadily increased over the last decades of the twentieth century. Once considered largely an urban phenomenon, gangs have increasingly emerged in smaller communities, presenting a challenge that severely strains local resources. Today's gangs are best characterized by their diversity in ethnic composition, geographical location, organization, and the nature and extent of members' involvement in delinquent or criminal activities. Hispanics have the highest percentage of youth gang membership in the US, however, adolescent African-American males represent a large proportion of the gangs, especially those established in the inner city. Causal risk factors must be explored in order to prioritize prevention and intervention programs to reduce youth gang activity among those communities most affected by adolescent black male gang activity."

Tags:crime, delinquency, drugs, factor, gun, intervention, oppression, protection, underclass, violence, firearms

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In this article, the writer examines the different techniques aimed at curbing juvenile crime. The first part of the paper looks at arguments for emphasizing punishment as a deterrent to crime. The writer then looks at the effectiveness of rehabilitation as a way of curbing juvenile crime. The writer concludes that the increase in the number of youth who are at risk of engaging in violent activity, stems from a convergence of socio-economic factors. Further, the writer maintains that the only effective solutions therefore involve a concerted effort of parents, families, schools and the community at large.

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"Proponents of punishment for juvenile crime are far from a monolithic bloc. At one end of the spectrum are those who argue for "boot camps," where juvenile offenders are both confined and taught skills. Kilgore and Meade, for example, chronicle the success of Lakeview Academy, a military-style correction facility in Iowa. In addition to incarceration, the adolescent boys confined in this facility engage in activities aimed at promoting self-discipline. The structured regiment is intended to both give juvenile inmates a chance to learn educational and vocational skills. Much of the boot camps' focus, however, lies in "shocking" students away from a life of crime, by exposing them to the harsh consequences of prison life."

Tags:crime, punishment, delinquency, rehabilitation

Abstract
In this article, the writer notes that there has been a significant increase in juvenile crime rates, overburdened juvenile courts, and growing costs of youth detention in the past decade, that has in turn caused an overcrowding of prisons. The writer points out that the United States as a society has been forced to create alternative means for placing young juvenile delinquents and that one of the alternatives to placing these teens in prisons is to place them in juvenile boot camps. These boot camps are a correctional program for youth that are formatted in a military style atmosphere. The writer discusses that placing troubled teens in these juvenile boot camps has both pros and cons, but overall they are not a good option. The writer concludes that, although these do have a few good aspects such as cost effectiveness, they are not the best option for juvenile delinquents, and then argues that something smaller and community based would be a much better option for troubled youth.

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"Boot camps are meant to emphasize physical labor, exercise, and are usually arranged around a military type atmosphere. Adherence to the rules and regulations of the program are strictly enforced. They were originally designed for adults but juvenile correctional facilities began using them as well. Three pilot sites were established in 1992 in Cleveland, Ohio, Denver, Colorado, and Mobile, Alabama. They primarily held nonviolent offenders that were age 18 or younger. They also are mainly designed for males rather than both male and female. The program would consist of a three to sixth month program and once the offender graduated they would then begin an after care program that would last between six and nine months. Most commonly the initial phase would be broken up into three thirty day phases to total ninety days. The youth are exposed to a military like routine, discipline, physical conditioning, and rehabilitative programming including academic instruction, counseling, and substance abuse education."

Tags:correction, training, crime, discipline

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This paper examines two different family therapy models, the Functional Family Therapy (FFT) and the Multisystemic Therapy (MST). The author defines each therapy method as well as discusses the components, characteristics and costs involved for each of them. The paper includes results of programs implemented in Oregon employing both therapy methods. The paper concludes that, although the two methods differ in the process of treatment and the treatment regimen, when properly utilized, both methods can be effective. This paper includes figures.

Outline:
Purpose of Study
Terms & Definitions
Introduction
Findings
Conclusion
Bibliography

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"FFT was developed for the purpose of a behavioral adolescent population in the 1970s. The adolescent's behavior was conceived from the conceptual framework in which all family members had various interpersonal needs and the teen's personal developmental needs. From this view the thoughts of family members concerning the behavior of other family members were observed and then meaning assigned to these recurrent interaction sequences and the needs that these recurrent sequences appear to meet."

Tags:family systems, behavior disorders, delinquency communication youths crime

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This paper discusses gang violence as a multi-generational problem in many communities. Many gangs are decades old, and solutions to the gang violence problem have been sought after for equally as long. The paper explores the structure and roots of gang violence, future trends, and proven solutions to the problem. It concludes that early intervention, as well as providing safe havens for youth at risk in troubled neighborhoods, are valuable tools to help stem the tide of gang violence.

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"Gangs undertake a variety of criminal pursuits, and the level of violence that is perpetrated by the gang is directly related to the particular crimes that are committed. The drug trade is the primary involvement of the gangs. Gangs are also involved in intimidation, robbery, and other acts of violence as well. There is an increasing trend among gangs becoming involved in less traditional crimes, and becoming involved in identity theft and credit card fraud. (2005 National Gang Threat Assessment p. 4) The gangs are also becoming involved more and more with organized crime. The organized crime syndicates include the Mexican and South American drug cartels, Russian Organized crime, Asian Crime families, the more recognizable La Cosa Nostra (Mafia) and assorted other group throughout the world. (id p. 6) Gangs are also availing themselves to technology. The technology of choice by the gang members is the push-to-talk cell phone. This is of particular use in coordinating efforts of the individual members regardless of the criminal undertaking. The gangs also make use of the internet, postings on websites to communicate with members and notify them of event dates, as well as boasting of recent illicit activities. (id p.4)"

Tags:ethnic, Hispanic, Asian, organized, crime, delinquency

Abstract
This paper briefly discusses several research studies that have attributed the increasing number and the serious nature of adolescent crimes to consumption of alcohol and drug abuse. The paper contends that, for the adolescent community, alcohol and drugs represent a dangerous, destructive, and addictive influence that ruins their lives. The paper assesses that educating our youth and organizing community level awareness and rehabilitation programs are the most effective methods of dealing with the alcohol and drug menace that threatens to destroy the future prospects of our nation.

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"Adolescence represents a sensitive stage of development posing a high risk for contacting dangerous addictive behaviors. Drugs and alcohol abuse present a single most serious problem within this population making them vulnerable for serious delinquent behavior. Statistics show that around 50% of American adolescents have used alcohol atleast once while 20% admitted to have been drunk. [NIAAA] Research studies indicate that substance abuse and alcohol indulgence among adolescents create severe impairment of cognitive functions resulting in poor academic performance. Asides the general decline in academic performance, adolescent drinking and drug usage results in increased risk for committing serious crimes such as rape and theft. Alcohol inhibits the central nervous system, which severely impairs the judgment capacity of the person. Consequently, intoxication with drugs or alcohol makes it difficult for the person to successfully overcome sexual advances or sexual violence. A recent survey of high school girls revealed that around 10% of them have been raped under the influence of alcohol. [NIAAA]. By altering the perceptions of the individual alcohol incites aggressive and criminal tendencies in the person."

Tags:substance, delinquent, drunk