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Arson and Youth, 2004.
This paper discusses arson, the intentional setting of fires, as a crime committed by children and adolescents.
1,510 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 49.95
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This paper explains that, when examining fire-setting by children and adolescents, it is important to distinguish between fires set intentionally and fires accidentally set because so many children play with fire, especially between the ages of three and five, that many psychologists consider it normal childhood behavior. The author points out that research suggests a variety of factors associated with arson behavior in youths: desire to exert power over adults; an extreme expression of antisocial behavior; other aggressive behaviors, including lying, stealing, vandalism, and sexual offenses; and broad-ranging deficits in social skills. The paper reports that some programs that focus on correcting the lack of effective discipline in the youth?s dysfunctional family have been able to reduce the incidence of repeat fire-setting behavior.
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"Other examples provided by Coleman et. al. do not show any likely causes from early childhood. One boy reported that he went into a brother?s room, took his Game Boy and found a lighter. He then set his own curtains on fire ?just to see how it would burn.? He then went to church where he used toilet paper to start a fire both in a restroom and outside in a trash receptacle. He showed interest in both increasing thrills and in watching people?s reactions: he threw the lighter into the outside fire and enjoyed watching it explode. He then enjoyed talking to people about the bathroom fire. Eventually he admitted to starting both fires, but since he showed no remorse, the researchers might wonder whether he also used the fires to draw attention to himself."
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Youth Culture v. Youth Market, 2005.
An analysis of the youth culture versus the youth market in the music and clothing industries.
2,025 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 2 sources, $ 80.95
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This paper discusses the youth market and the youth culture as a separate entity within the overall demographic of the U.S. The paper pays particular attention to the integration of the music and clothing industry and who these industries have become associated in the minds of the youth as being consistent with their culture and self expression.
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" Youth Culture v. Youth Market The concept of youth culture as a separate entity within the broader demographic of the U.S. population is tenuous at best because it shifts constantly from one point to another. At times various groups co-opt what they perceive to be youth culture for their own unique and idiosyncratic purposes: "Through magazines, music, sit-com style videos, cartoons, and other media, Focus strives to construct an alternative Christian youth culture that mirrors secular culture's style and consumption habits" (Hendershot, 1995, para.5). Just as likely is the current trend in Hip-Hop to turn its primary audience; a grand collage of youth from across the various demographics making up the U.S. population, into one conceptual body comprising a unique youth culture all its own (Taylor & Taylor, 2004)."
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Youth Gangs in Schools, 2002.
This paper is a literature review of youth gangs in schools, focusing on a historical overview, characteristics and traits of youth gang members and prevention of youth gang membership and activity.
6,020 words (approx. 24.1 pages), 15 sources, APA, $ 142.95
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This paper explains that, although youth gang activities in schools continue to increase, intensify and spread to small towns and rural areas, youth gangs are not new. The author believes that,when institutions and moral visions fail, then individuals will try to manufacture structures to replace them; in the case of youth gangs, the creators of these structures are young people, with little experience of the world and little knowledge of alternatives. This paper points out that a common sign of gang activity moving into the neighborhood or into the region of the school is graffiti, which is one of the most common ways for gangs to communicate, identify their turf, issue challenges and attract other adherents.
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Background
Organization of Review
Historical Overview
Characteristics and Traits
Prevention
Rationale for Study
Summary and Conclusions
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"This is an important historical development, representing the extension of gang behavior and gang culture into new regions of the country and with new styles. While the gangs may have begun in imitation of such gangs as the Crips and Bloods, and may still wear typical gang clothing and paraphernalia, they are more of an organization of those youth who are prone to violence and delinquent behavior than they are instances of ethnic turf battles. Again, another movie might be helpful in thinking about these kinds of gangs. The movie Grease portrayed a certain class of young teen-agers who had clothing, culture, and behaviors in common. Yet, they were not seen as youth gangs, but as a faction or clique within the overall high school environment. In 1999, however, these greasers are more likely to be organized into youth gangs of the type identified in Puyallup. They have borrowed some of the behavior and culture from the urban gangs, become more organized, and engaged in more conflict between groups. They tend to harass and intimidate the other students."
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Arson, 2006.
A thorough examination of arson - what it is, who does it and how to investigate it.
2,842 words (approx. 11.4 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 84.95
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This paper begins by giving a definition of arson and shows some recent arson statistics. The paper then looks at the issue of arson and fraud and discusses which kinds of people commit arson. A discussion about how arson is investigated and the types of evidence used in an investigation is included.
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"More than half of all arson crimes are committed by juveniles. "Juveniles now account for 55 percent of Arson related arrests." In some figures compiled by the state of Maryland, they found their juvenile arrest rate was over 60%. And, 10% of those juvenile arrests were under 8 years of age! A full 53% of all juvenile arson arrests in Maryland were under the age of 18. A breakdown of reasons for setting arson fires by juveniles shows that the largest percentage is vandalism, some 61%/ Other reasons include juvenile fireplay, spite or revenge, some sort of domestic situation (that is, arguing with Mom and Dad, and setting something in the house or yard on fire, including the family car). A very small fraction of juvenile arson was caused by attempts to conceal a crime."
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Nazi Youth, 2004.
An historical account of the Nazi youth movement.
3,539 words (approx. 14.2 pages), 19 sources, MLA, $ 99.95
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This paper presents an insight into the Nazi youth movement and illustrates how these children were used by the German military machine. The paper describes how the youth were initially lured into joining Hitler's youth movement and, ultimately, forced by law to join. The paper discusses the role played by the youth in the war.
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Introduction
When Did the Movement Evolve and Why?
Youth Group History
What Was Hitler?s Involvement?
How Did They Lure in the Youth?
Who Ran the Clubs?
What Role Did the Youth Play in the War?
Conclusion
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"In hindsight, we now know that Hitler was obviously not thinking of the young German children as he suggested but instead he was focused on an objective of achieving the ultimate power for himself and his supporters. With all that power in his hands, one question comes to mind in regard to the Hitler Youths: Did Adolf Hitler actually control the Nazi youth movement? Because Adolf Hitler is considered today as having been an absolute ruler or tyrant over the Nazi Party and the German People, it is hard to imagine that he did not institute the programs that led to the youth movement."
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Youth Program Proposal, 2005.
This paper is a proposal for a peer-to-peer youth program for disadvantaged youth.
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This paper describes peer-to-peer youth program, which is designed to provide disadvantaged youth with opportunities to acquire basic educational and life skills that will promote success at a difficult stage of life. The author points out that the program will pair a high school senior with an adolescent aged 13-16 for a 90-minute period every other week. The paper relates that the education component offers students basic study skills, test-taking strategies and tutoring if the peer leader is knowledgeable in the subject matter.
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"Today's youth face many difficult challenges as they attempt to seek support for their problems. Peer-to-peer counseling has been known to provide an effective means by which young people may express any personal or academic concerns that they might have. The proposed program will provide peer-to-peer interaction for disadvantaged individuals aged 13-16 who are in need of additional support at a particularly vulnerable stage of life. High school seniors will serve as peer leaders, and they will also provide their younger counterparts with basic skills and training, divided into two primary components: Education and Life Skills. The education component offers students basic study skills, test-taking strategies, and tutoring if the peer leader is knowledgeable in the subject matter. "
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Youth Gangs: Today's Kids, Tomorrow's Future?, 2005.
A look at the topic of youth gangs including juvenile laws and the reasoning behind why youths join gangs.
1,257 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 42.95
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This paper examines how youth crime is increasing and how, although violent crime by juveniles is decreasing; younger juveniles account for a substantial proportion juvenile arrests and the juvenile court caseload. It looks at the history and the organization within the youth gang and the different developmental pathways to delinquency. It also discusses some of the laws effecting juvenile delinquents.
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"It seems that as the years go by, we hear about so many crimes committed by youths. One memorable crime that comes to mind is the shooting at Columbine High School that happened on April 20, 1999 in Littleton, Colorado. Dylan Klebold and Eric Harris were associated with a group called the "trenchcoat" mafia. This group is made out of students that are an outcast from the school. When the shooting occurred, it was targeted to athletics. The athletics were popular and had great social influence at the school, which was one of the main reasons that the "trenchcoat" mafia hated. This is an example of youth gang and a horrific crime that they committed. 14 students and 1 teacher died from the shooting. It was clear that when Dylan and Eric planned for the shooting, they were going to kill all the athletics."
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At-Risk Youth, 2004.
Examines the problems of at-risk youths, those who are most in danger of progressing to a career in juvenile delinquency.
1,758 words (approx. 7.0 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 56.95
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The first part of this paper looks at the formal definitions of the terms ?at-risk youth? and ?juvenile delinquency.? The next part then examines the factors that contribute to the growing number of at-risk youth, such as abuse and addiction. In the last part, this paper looks at various programs created to address the problem of at-risk and delinquent youths. The paper also argues that, because such problems are largely the result of socio-economic factors, the only effective way to address the problems of at-risk youth and to stem youth delinquency is through programs that address these combined factors as a whole.
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"The category of "at risk youth" has become a catchall phrase in recent years, having been applied to juvenile criminals, teenage mothers, adolescents with behavioral problems and high school dropouts. To define the category, however, experts like Caram (2002) limit this category to youth who are not yet in "serious trouble." In line with Caram, Resnick and Burt (1996) define the at risk category as the presence of "negative antecedent conditions" which make the youth vulnerable to criminal behavior. These antecedents are further worsened by negative behaviors and experiences that these youth often encounter in their lives."
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Drug Abuse & Crime: Youth Training Centers, 2003.
Examines youth drug abuse and related crime and the need for youth training centers.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 39.95
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An examination of youth drug abuse and related criminal activity that makes a case for youth training centers as a more effective alternative to incarceration, to combat the growth of drug related crimes.
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"On an edition of NBC's Meet The Press former White House drug policy chief General Barry McCaffrey argued 'Our challenge right now is young people and crime; ..."
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Testament of Youth, 2002.
An analysis of "Testament of Youth" by Vera Brittain about the state of English youth after World War One.
1,000 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 35.95
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This paper introduces and discusses the meaning of Vera Brittain's "Testament of Youth." The paper questions what this book revealed about English society, middle class values, feminism and the impact of the First World War. It draws on her experiences as a nurse in the war, and her brother's as a soldier.
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"Vera Brittain wrote "Testament of Youth" about her experiences in the First World War. She served as a nurse in Europe during the war, and saw the horrors of war first hand. Her brother, fianc?, and many friends were all killed during the war. "Brittain was born in England in 1893 and she had to struggle against Victorianism to achieve her goal of an education. She eventually went on to attend Somerville College in Oxford and pursued a career as a writer and poet" (Caviness)."
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Risk Exposure to Violence in Youth, 2001.
A comparative review of the research literature on youth violence. This paper analyzes three current research articles that focus on the correlation between exposure to violence in youth with other variables such as: gender, race and ethnicity and neighbo
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This paper presents a detailed discussion on the causes of violence and the risks of exposure to violence in youth. The author looks at three studies that research the above by investigating family functioning and community surroundings, personal victimization and relations to victims and effects of home and race.
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"Although the research compiled on the causation of violence in youth is endless, few studies have focused their attention onto the exposure of violence in youth as a cause of aggressive or violent behavior. Additionally, fewer studies have researched what the risks of exposure to violence in youth consist of. In order to decrease violence in our youth, we must be aware of the risks. To accomplish this goal, research must be conducted, reviewed and continued. Three recent studies on the risk of exposure to violence are discussed within. All three studies included minority adolescent participants and ranged from ages 10-19, while two of the studies included the adolescents? primary care providers. Independent variables in one study primarily focused on family functioning and community environments. The second study looked mainly at personal victimization and relationships to victims in violence witnessed. The third study?s primary independent variables were devoted to household income and race/ethnicity. By conducting research through interviews and self-report questionnaires, performing statistical tests, including chi square and multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA), each of the studies found significant results in relation to a risk of violence exposure. Lastly, further research suggestions for different perspectives on exposure risks in youth are included."
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Youth and Death in Literature and Film, 2005.
Examines themes of youth and death in "The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald, "A Streetcar Named Desire" by Tennessee Williams, and the film "Bonnie and Clyde" by Arthur Penn.
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In this paper, these three tales of youthful beauty and vigor represent the energy of youth in relation to immortality. Youth defers the idea of death, as young people tend to think themselves immortal in their beauty and high energy. The paper shows that these aspects of character are all represented through Fitzgerald, Williams and Penn in presenting stories of the tragedy that ensues through youthful bravado. In this manner, the premise of youthful death is revealed within this study, reflecting the hopes and tragedies of youth in these classic stories.
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"This study will examine the nature of death and youth within the context of literature and a cinematic perspective. By analyzing the works of Fitzgerald, Williams, and Penn, one can understand how death and beauty are part of dramatic scope of death at an early age. By analyzing the social and character content of these major works of art, one can realize the worship of youth represented through the various tragedies of life that bring about a youthful death. The youthful vigor of young men and women in the novel The Great Gatsby are reflected in how the main characters approach life from an elitist point of view."
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Youth Unemployment in Canada, 2008.
This paper explores the problem of youth unemployment in Canada.
4,114 words (approx. 16.5 pages), 9 sources, APA, $ 110.95
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The paper reviews the literature on the state of youth unemployment in Canada today and in recent years. The paper analyzes the extent of the problem and considers how large a concern the present level of youth unemployment should pose for government policy. The paper explains why the youth unemployment problem in Canada would not appear to be of particular concern at the present time.
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History of the Youth Unemployment Problem
The Extent of the Problem at the Present Time
Factors Contributing to Youth Unemployment
Transition from Youth
Canada's Position Relative to Other OECD Countries
Conclusion
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"Youth unemployment has been recognised as a problem in Canada for a number of years. In this context, youth is typically defined as those in the labour force aged between 15 and 24 years inclusive. It is critical to clarify the youth unemployment situation facing Canada at this point in time if appropriate government actions to tackle the problem are to be determined. If the extent of the problem is under-estimated it is possible that nothing will be done. If the extent of the problem is over-estimated it is possible that too much will be done and heavy-handed policies that cause other problems will replace more sensible ones. This may then lead to problems which in themselves further exacerbate the existing employment problems."
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Youth Hostels, 2005.
A look at current trends in the Youth Hostel Association of England and Wales.
1,587 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 51.95
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This paper discusses the phenomenon of Youth Hostels, with particular focus on the Youth Hostel Association in England and Wales, also known as YHA. The paper covers the history of the youth hostels movement and the organizational structure and operation of the Youth Hostels Association in England and Wales. It then looks at the objectives, present state, and future plans of the YHA. It asks whether youth hostels are only for the young and how the changing business environment is likely to affect future growth of the YHA.
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"The history of the youth hostel dates back to the early 20th century when Richard Schirrmann, a German elementary school teacher, founded the first youth hostel in 1909. Schirrmann was fond of organizing trips and outdoor excursions for his students in order to enable young people living in industrial cities to enjoy the countryside. As the story goes, during one of these excursions in the countryside, a sudden rainstorm forced him and his students to seek shelter in an empty school. It was then that Schirrmann hit upon the idea of using schools that were empty during holidays as hostels for young people travelling in groups in the countryside. The idea became very popular in Germany within a short time, and by the 1930s there were more than two thousand hostels in the country. The concept soon spread to other parts of Europe and later to the rest of the world following the formation of the International Youth Hostel Federation in 1932. ("History of..." 2004)"
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Youth Identity Crisis: A Problem of the Nation and World, 2002.
A paper written as a persuasive report to President Bush urging him to do something about the lack of identity in today's youth and offering solutions.
2,663 words (approx. 10.7 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 80.95
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The paper argues that with so many youths coming home to an empty house, TV, media, internet and video games have become the teachers and influencers of our nation's youth. This is a world-wide problem that must be addressed and to change the path of destruction that our youth is currently set on, action must be taken not only by parents, but also by schools, by communities and by our government. The paper encourages President Bush to take notice of the nation's youth and begin to help them find where their talents lie and what they might accomplish, before it is too late. The paper also lists possible solutions such as self-exploration teaching, local youth governments and the involvement of the local community.
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"Communities can take part by allowing young people to meet and explore their ideas and backgrounds. Ethnic celebrations need to be commonplace in schools, where children have the most exposure to things that are different and unique. The voice of our nations youth must be heard, interpreted, understood but also counseled and assisted in the growth process. Simply ignoring the problem won?t fix it. By helping more young people to uncover their true proclivities and sense of self, we may reduce the incidence of violence that occurs from children who are searching for recognition, and a means to alleviate the pain and anger they feel at being either taunted, abused or ignored. We must learn that in self identity and discovery comes respect and success. By respecting themselves, the nations youths will grow into productive and reputable citizens, and will likely impact great change on the world of tomorrow. Statistics show crime and injustice will only increase if action is not taken today to help all of the young people, not just in our nation but hopefully in the world."
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