Juvy Justice Multiple Essays

The  final paper must be between 1250-1500 words.6.  Cite at least three scholarly or career-field sources (the textbook may be one).Assignment:1. Examine the data presented in Figure 3.2 on page 57. What trends in juvenile offending do you see as most pronounced? What is causing the current decrease in violent juvenile offenses? Why are the figures for property offenses relatively stable? Do you think the trend in violent offenses will change in the next few years? Why or why not?2. You have been asked by your teacher friend to analyze how much crime exists in his/her school. What method(s) of measuring crime would you use to determine the level of crime in the school? What characteristics of the method(s) you choose make it/them better than the others? If you believe that the method(s) you have used show the most accurate level of crime in the school, what are your reasons for holding this position?3. You work in the assessment unit of a juvenile institution for violent juvenile offenders. A juvenile is brought to the assessment unit who has been adjudicated delinquent for robbery and sexual assault. It is your job to find out what caused this individual to commit these acts and then develop a treatment plan for the juvenile. You evaluate the individual and find the following:a. The juvenile is a well-muscled youth who has an aggressive personality.b. The juvenile reports that his diet has been primarily comprised of “junk food,” especially foods that are high in sugar content.c. The juvenile reports that his mother is currently in prison for dealing drugs. Upon further questioning, you discover that the mother has been abusing drugs for the past 20 years.d. The juvenile does not appear to feel anxiety when faced with negative stimuli.e. During the assessment, the juvenile is inattentive and has had a prior history of hyperactivity and impulsivity.What factors can explain the juvenile’s delinquent acts? What treatment would you prescribe for this juvenile in order to overcome his biological problems? Which of the biological factors cannot be treated inside the institution?4. You are employed at a facility that provides psychological treatment to juvenile delinquents. A juvenile is in your office who has committed several burglaries and auto thefts. Upon assessing the juvenile, you discover the following:a. The juvenile does not feel remorse for his actions and argues that he committed the acts because it satisfied his need for money to repair his car so he could find a job. In addition, he states that committing delinquent acts really is not wrong unless the criminal is caught.b. The juvenile also says that within the past six months he has been involved in several fights with strangers and acquaintances, and has set two cats on fire by pouring gasoline on them.c. The juvenile has not been attending school on a regular basis since he was 12 years old.d. The juvenile says that his friends also commit delinquent acts and they approve of his actions.What psychological factors can explain the juvenile’s delinquent acts? What treatment would you prescribe for this juvenile?Module Three:5.  The  final paper must be between 1250-1500 words.6.  Cite at least three scholarly or career-field sources (the textbook may be one).Assignment:1. Jacob came from a lower-class family and had a normal childhood until he entered school. At school, his academic achievement was low, and he did not pay much attention in class. He wanted to be friends with the middle-class kids in school and wanted the material possessions they had. Because he did not have the material possessions of other kids in school, he began to steal from local department stores. He was caught by store security attempting to steal a leather jacket. The police came and arrested Jacob and placed him in juvenile detention. He was adjudicated delinquent in juvenile court for theft. His peers and teachers heard about Jacob’s arrest and adjudication and started to treat him as a thief. Nobody would leave their possessions unattended with Jacob, and he became a social outcast in school. He began to associate with other outcasts, and they developed their own code of conduct and their own means to obtain status. Jacob continued to commit other acts of delinquency through his youth. What social theories can be used to explain Jacob’s behavior? Of the theories used to explain his behavior, which one best explains his behavior?2. Elizabeth grew up in a tough, lower-class neighborhood that was characterized by several cultures and high mobility. She never felt close to her parents, and she did not perform well in school. She valued such things as her fighting ability and ability to con people. When she was 10 years old, she began to associate with delinquent peers who taught her how to steal cars and burglarize houses. She received rewards from her peers for her behavior and did not feel guilty for her delinquent acts. Instead, she would say that the people she stole from were wealthy enough to afford to replace the items, and most had insurance anyway. What social theories can be used to explain Elizabeth’s behavior? Of the theories used to explain her behavior, which one best explains her behavior?3. Craig is a 12-year-old juvenile who has been caught shoplifting at a local convenience store. Craig comes from a broken home and currently lives with his paternal grandmother. Craig’s father is in prison and his mother cannot be located. There is a history of substance abuse in the family and criminal behavior on the part of both parents and other siblings. Recently, Craig’s school performance has been dropping, and he has become a disciplinary problem. Although his grandmother cares for him, she is physically unable to keep up with him these days. Assume you are a social worker who has just received this case. Considering the variety of potential programs Craig could be referred to, which program(s) would you use? Develop a statement as to why you chose the option(s) you did and a justification as to why this is the best course of action.4. Skip is a 15-year-old juvenile who was arrested as a minor in possession of alcohol. Skip is currently enrolled in school, getting below-average grades, and has had disciplinary problems in the past. Skip lives with both his parents in a middle-class community and there is no history of substance abuse or criminal history in his family. Assume you are a probation officer who has just received this case. Considering the variety of potential programs Skip could be referred to, which program(s) would you use? Develop a statement as to why you chose the option(s) you did and a justification as to why this is the best course of action.Module Four: 5. The final paper must be between 1250-1500 words.6. Cite at least three scholarly or career-field sources (the textbook may be one).Assignment:1. You are a police officer responding to a disturbance call. Upon arriving at the scene, you discover that two adolescents are restraining a younger child. The two adolescents inform you that the younger child was caught stealing a toy from a neighbor’s backyard, and they held him till you arrived. The child is 8 years old and has not had any prior contact with the juvenile justice system or your police agency. The neighbor from whom the child took the toy is not at home. The two adolescents state that they want you to arrest the boy because he is a problem in their neighborhood. The boy is crying and pleading with you not to arrest him and that he will never do it again. The boy lives about two blocks away from where the incident occurred and states that his parents are home.a. What would you do in this case?b. Which of the discretionary options discussed in this chapter would you likely follow?c. What factors would you base your decision on?d. Is it possible to satisfy everyone involved in this case?2. You have just taken over as commander of the juvenile unit of your police department. The chief tells you that the department needs to improve its image in the eyes of the public concerning juvenile matters. In the past, the department has been accused of harassing juveniles in the community and being too aggressive with juveniles. The officers in your department generally take a legalistic – or watchman-style – approach to dealing with juveniles. The chief would like you to develop a plan to improve the image of the department as well as expand the services the department currently provides for juveniles.a. What steps would you take in this case? What types of programs or policies would you adopt?b. What philosophy or style would you urge the department to adopt to achieve the chief’s wishes?3. The police take Amy, a 16-year-old juvenile, into custody for auto theft. Describe the differences in law and procedure between juveniles and adults at each of the following stages: detention, adjudication, corrections, and record keeping that would apply to this scenario.4. You are a police officer processing a juvenile offender accused of committing a burglary. Describe the restrictions on the booking procedures of which you may have to be aware while processing this juvenile.