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Causes & Treatment of Violent Juvenile Crime in the U.S., 2001.
Studies rationale, purpose, research methods to be used. Extensive literature review examines confliciting theories, risk factors & treatments. Abstract. Table of Contents.
3,150 words (approx. 12.6 pages), 57 sources, $ 111.95
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"The purpose of this research paper will be to investigate the conflicting theories on causes and treatment of violent juvenile crime in the United States. A review of the literature on the proposed subject will be performed and findings will be critically analyzed to provide an integration of information.
The literature review to be analyzed will include the following subjects relevant to the topic: an introduction to juvenile crime, with trends and prevalence, state and federal activities, and criminal justice; conflicting theories, with the POM theory, social control theory, social bonding theory, and containment theory; causes of juvenile crime, including risk..."
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Violent Juvenile Crimes, 2001.
Overview of literature & conflicting theories on causes & treatment in U.S. Increase in crime, risk factors, prevention strategies.
2,925 words (approx. 11.7 pages), 57 sources, $ 103.95
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" Introduction
The literature has provided an extensive overview regarding youth and violent crime. A historic look at adolescent crime shows that murders committed by teens between the ages 14 and 17, increased 165% between 1985 and 1995. This number was feared to double by the year 2010. Drugs were blamed as were gangs and guns. Juvenile homicides are usually committed with handguns (90%). Childhood abuse was also thought to be a factor. Incarceration is viewed by some to be the answer, however effectiveness and a cost benefit ratio of this solution has not yet been determined (Crispell, 1997, p. 42).
From the 1980s to 1994, juvenile crime in the U.S. was on..."
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Violent Juvenile Crime in US, 2001.
Proposal based on a review of literature re: conflicting theories of causes & treatments.
3,150 words (approx. 12.6 pages), 57 sources, $ 111.95
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" Introduction
Statement of the Problem
The literature has provided an extensive overview regarding youth and violent crime. A historic look at adolescent crime shows that murders committed by teens between the ages 14 and 17, increased 165% between 1985 and 1995. This number was feared to double by the year 2010. Drugs were blamed as were gangs and guns. Juvenile homicides are usually committed with handguns (90%). Childhood abuse was also thought to be a factor. Incarceration is viewed by some to be the answer, however effectiveness and a cost benefit ratio of this solution has not yet been determined (Crispell, 1997, p. 42)."
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Violent Juvenile Crime, 1993.
Causes, theories, socioeconomics, relations with parents, incidence, intervention and the role of schools.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 19 sources, $ 79.95
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" The rising tide of juvenile violence is one of the core issues facing contemporary American society and, indeed, many other societies in the world. Attempts to explain, or even to understand, why young people today are resorting to levels of violence almost unknown a decade ago are often just vague generalizations which have been similarly applied to (less or non-violent) teens in the 1950s, '60s, '70s, and '80s.
Academicians have theorized that there is a
subculture of violence [which] proposes that variations in the use of violent behavior stem from the adherence to subcultural normative systems that support and encourage violence. . . . [T]he violent subculture promotes a relatively greater number of conditions under which violence is expected or required of its.."
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Serious and Violent Juvenile Offenders, 2002.
The rise in violent juvenile crime, its origins and suggestions for improvement.
1,585 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 51.95
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This paper examines the phenomenon of violent juvenile offenders and explores the reasons and theories behind it. It begins by examining the "gang violence" culture which breeds many violent youth. It then examines the interplay between violent and non-violent crime and shows how often those who begin with non-violent move quickly to violent if not correctly guided. The writer then looks at misconceptions about juvenile dlinquency and its origins. The writer concludes with stressing the importance of avoiding incarceration, so as not to create career criminals.
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"At the same time, the nature of juvenile crime has changed significantly. The United States has seen a notable increase in gangs and gang violence. This can be blamed in part on the popularization of gangs, which were at one point limited to blighted sections of Los Angeles and other cities. Drug prohibition has provided these groups with a revenue stream; gangs have provided a more dynamic distribution system for scheduled narcotics than traditional organized crime. Unlike many traditional merchants or racketeers, teenagers from lower income families without other job prospects willingly undertake the political risks associated with the sale of these narcotics."
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Juvenile Drug Crimes, 2004.
Provides information about programs designed to break the juvenile drug-crime cycle.
9,985 words (approx. 39.9 pages), 25 sources, APA, $ 202.95
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This paper summarizes existing literature about programs designed to prevent the juvenile drug-crime cycle and, based on that literature, identifies interventions that offer the best chances for success. This paper also provides guidelines and recommendations for developing a comprehensive juvenile justice system that can best address the needs of juvenile offenders involved with drug crimes.
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Intervening with Juvenile Drug Crimes
Abstract
Proposal
Introduction
Statement of the Problem
Literacy and Juvenile Drug Crimes
Hypothesis
Literature Review
Trends in Juvenile Drug Crimes
About Juvenile Drug Courts
Methodology
Data Gathering Method
Database of Study
Validity of Data
Originality and Limitations of Study
Part 1 and 2-- Survey Participant Profile
Results, Discussion and Conclusion
Major Intervention Strategies
Recommendations
Continuing Care
How Ethnicity and Culture Affects the Juvenile Drug-Crime Cycle
Guiding Principles
Fundamental Role of the Juvenile Justice and Treatment Systems
Implementation at the Local Level
Conclusion
Bibliography
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"With the prevalence of drug crimes among juveniles and the complexity involved in their treatment, which must involve both the child and his living environment, the traditional juvenile justice process is often unable to deal effectively with the entire problem. The juvenile drug court aims to fill this gap by providing immediate and continuous court intervention that includes requiring the juvenile to get treatment, submit to frequent drug testing, appear at court status hearings, and comply with other court conditions aimed at accountability, rehabilitation, long-term sobriety, and preventing further criminal activity."
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Juvenile Crime, 2002.
An examination of possible solutions to the rising violent juvenile crime rate in the United States.
1,566 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 51.95
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This paper begins by relating the horrific tale of two young children who killed a young girl in America in 1998. It shows that this is an example of the type of crime which has become prevalent in the U.S. in recent years and asks who should be held responsible. The paper also examines issues such as the education and school systems, the parent's role and the government's involvement. It focuses on the role of television and discusses whether violent programs should be more censored for younger viewers.
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"No matter how many times we read stories of this nature, we are appalled and saddened? we are shocked that the life of a young child was taken so violently?we grieve for parents and loved ones who have suffered the incomprehensible loss of a child?we are surprised that we live in a nation where kids kill as if it were an acceptable, appropriate response to life?s little challenges. Ultimately, amid the barrage of media attention and the assault of political response, we are intrigued?we all wonder what force is behind the aggression. Who or what is the culprit? Why do kids kill? How can we make it stop? As different as we all are?as distant as our lives may be?we are able to find this common ground among our emotional response. Though the debates are heated and opposition strikes at the surface of all claims and arguments of reason, most of us will readily admit that we desperately need solutions for a nation where kids kill."
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The V-Chip, Public Policy, and Juvenile Crime, 2002.
Analyzes the link between television violence and juvenile crime, the reasons behind the development of the V-Chip and why it has not been succesful.
2,400 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 12 sources, $ 89.95
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This paper analyzes the V-Chip technology from a public policy point of view, with focus on its impact on juvenile crime. The paper opens by describing how juvenile crime is on the rise and how many feel there is a link between television violence and juvenile crime. The author then discusses how and why the V-Chip was developed as part of a public policy allowing parents to control access to television programs by their children. The paper then shifts to an evaluation of the technology, why it hasn't been successful, and why it's not a good public policy to be mandated by the government. The author closes by offering some suggestions as to how juvenile crime can be reduced by treating the underlying causes.
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Ethics, Media Violence and Juvenile Crime, 2002.
An examination of the relationship between media and juvenile crime focusing on the ethical obligation of the media to censor violent material.
2,400 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 8 sources, $ 89.95
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This piece is a overview of the impact of the media on juvenile crime. The author looks at the problem by focusing on the ethical implications involved. The author begins by describing how many analysts believe there is a link between the media and the rising amount of juvenile violence in America. The author analyzes the reasoning behind those who believe the media has an ethical obligation to restrict amounts of "offensive' material. The author then takes a critical stance, pointing out that no criminal act has ever been linked to the media and that censorship is not a viable option because it would not solve the underlying issues. The author then argues, from a law enforcement perspective, that parents need to better prepare their children to handle the influence of the media. Situations in which children are abused, neglected, and economically displaced are also a key cause of juvenile crime and need to be addressed.
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Juvenile Crime in San Francisco, 2005.
An overview of the problem of juvenile crime in San Francisco.
2,025 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 5 sources, $ 80.95
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This paper discusses the history of social disorganization, and then applies the theory to juvenile crime in general. It further discusses juvenile crime in the United States, and then juvenile crime as it exists in San Francisco, California. The paper then relates this information to policy changes in the juvenile criminal justice system, and makes proposals for city-wide changes.
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"The social disorganization theory contends that urban areas are more susceptible to juvenile crime because there is a lower sense of moral values within the community (Shelley 26). In rural areas there is great attention paid to the community and a child's involvement in the organizations it supports. Furthermore, these communities ensure that the organizations created for youth have built in morals and values that support those of the family, and therefore, have a positively profound affect on youth (Shelley 26). However, in poorer urban areas organizations for youth are often not funded, and when they are, there are societal tensions that infiltrate these organizations, often splitting the boundaries of who may belong with regard to race, gender, and social status. Furthermore, urban organizations that exist are not based upon family morals that are universal to all cultures within an urban setting. "
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Juvenile Crime and Self-Esteem, 2004.
Examines self-esteem programs in institutions across America and their contribution to the lowering of juvenile crime statistics.
844 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 13 sources, MLA, $ 30.95
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Desperate for anything that might lower the high rate of juvenile crime in the United States, researchers have begun examining the link between self-esteem education and juvenile crime rates. This paper shows how many schools have turned to self-esteem theory, which professes that teaching children to feel good about themselves will help them make moral decisions, which, in turn, can keep them from crime. The paper examines several programs, such as STARS and Project HYDRA, and explores their effectiveness.
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"As early as 1975, research began to emerge as to the link between self-esteem and crime. Howard Kaplan (1975) conducted extensive research into the causes of violence, in a study of 7th graders, and concluded that self-esteem is a main factor in crime and violence (Kaplan, 1975). A study by Thomas Kelley in 1978 reported a direct correlation between juvenile crime and low self-esteem. Kelly found evidence of a link between increased self-esteem and a reduction of delinquent behavior. He found that if programs were implemented to raise self-esteem, the incidence of juvenile crime was reduced (Kelly, 1978)."
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Juvenile Crime, 2005.
This paper examines the different techniques aimed at curbing juvenile crime.
1,553 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 50.95
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The first part of this paper examines arguments for emphasizing punishment as a deterrent to crime. It looks at the success of this approach and discusses the implications of such an approach to the social work profession. The next part then looks at rehabilitation as a way of curbing juvenile crime. The paper argues that this approach creates more involvement for social workers, since various programs created to address the problem of at risk and delinquent youths. 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. In the conclusion the paper argues for a greater focus on this second approach, as a long-term solution towards curbing juvenile delinquency and crime.
Introduction
Punishment
An Argument for Rehabilitation
The Role of Social Workers
Works Cited
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"The best solutions to the issue of youth delinquency are pro-active ones that address the problems before they escalate to criminal behavior. Towards this, community organizations could hold parenting classes to teach young parents the importance of caring attachments with their young children. This is particularly important for young single mothers, who could easily be overwhelmed by the responsibilities of providing for a young child.
In conclusion, the increase in the number of at risk youth stems from a convergence of socio-economic factors. The only effective solutions therefore involve concerted effort of parents, families, schools and the community at large. It is in this respect that social workers can make an immense contribution."
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Female Juvenile Crime, 2004.
A brief look at the statistics available about female juvenile crime in the United States.
1,021 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 36.95
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This paper analyzes data and figures that relate to female juvenile crime in order to assess the current trends of this phenomenon. It notes that there was an increase in female crime, but male crime remained stagnant. It also looks at the types of crime and explains that violent crime was also on the increase.
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"Much has been made of how the media practically compels women to think of themselves as objects. If a girl is not beautiful and successful in the ways depicted in advertising?and few are?then she would have to have the inner strength obtained by having adequate family and organizational/institutional support. So, one can posit one reason as the media and advertising images girls have to contend with, and at just that pubescent period of their lives when they are probably feeling a little lost in various ways in any case."
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Youth At Risk and Juvenile Crime, 2005.
A look at what society could and should do to help youth at risk keep away from juvenile crime.
1,741 words (approx. 7.0 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 56.95
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This paper examines two differing attitudes towards deterring juvenile crime in Florida: The state agency that deals with juvenile offenders, and Janet Reno, ex-Attorney General of the United States. The state agencies wish to protect the public at all costs by minimizing youth crime, but not to work on the problem of the youth itself. It explains how this differs form Janet Reno who advocates focusing on youth at risk, in particular devising educational settings where troubled youth can receive counseling and have an opportunity to rekindle an interest in learning.
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"The public has a strong interest in how juvenile offenders are handled, because some juveniles have committed horrific crimes. For example, in 2004 Robert Acuna, then 17 years old, was convicted of executing two elderly neighbors "execution style." He then stole their car. The jurors had to consider whether there were any factors, such as his young age, that should argue for any kind of leniency (Liptak, 2005). However, court observers noted that his courtroom behavior may have worked against him. The prosecutor, Renee Magee, described him as "nonchalant" and laughing at inappropriate times. She said, "He still didn't quite get the magnitude of everything he did." (Liptak, 2005)"
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Juvenile Crime, 2006.
Consists of two essays on juvenile crime.
1,380 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 47.95
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This paper consists of two essays, the first on the arguments for and against keeping the juvenile justice system, and the second on the effects of religion and family on juvenile crime. The first essay looks at how juveniles might be treated in adult courts.
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"Several recommendations have been made for changes in the juvenile courts without abolishing them altogether. Juveniles are protected by International Law from execution and it has become jus cogens ..."
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