Essays and Research Papers on Juvenile Justice

This 3 page paper contends that our societal misperceptions of female juveniles’ involvement in crime hampers our effectively dealing with that crime. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 3 page research paper offers an overview of a study conducted by Lancaster, et al (2011), which pertains to the efficacy of a psycho-educational program at a university-operated community center. The writer discusses the parameters of this study, its findings, and also alternative interventions in regards to intervention programs for juveniles. Bibliography lists 2 ...

A 4 page research paper that focuses on juvenile crime statistics for 2001. The writer discusses the overall decrease in juvenile crime, the increase in drug arrests, implications of trends for girls and minorities and evaluates the tracking system. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3 page paper discusses the trends in juvenile crime and what impact they will have on the court system in future. It also analyzes an article on the subject. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 3 page paper discusses how due process differs from its adult counterpart in juvenile justice. The author also discusses social control and how policing this population is sometimes complex. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This is a 7 page paper that provides an overview of juvenile justice. Trends and solutions are explored. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 11 page paper examines the causal link between childhood sexual abuse and later delinquency. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 4 page paper outlines the twentieth century movement to sentence juveniles as adults and even to impose the death penalty when appropriate. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses the importance of the juvenile court system. Distinctions are made between the juvenile and the adult court. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 3 page research paper that describes Routine Activities Theory and Biochemical Theory in regards to the information that these theoretical perspectives provide in regards to juvenile delinquency. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page paper looks at JROTC and an early intervention program that has been implemented in the state of California. Juvenile delinquency is discussed. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page paper that discusses several issue related to the juvenile justice system. Topics includes are mission and goals, juvenile offenders tried in the adult system, the criteria for juveniles to be tried as adults, requirements for probation. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 3 page research paper that describes juvenile correction programs that are community-based, institutional and in aftercare. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This is a 3 page paper that provides an overview of juveniles being tried in adult courts. An annotated bibliography provides various insights. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 8 page research paper offers an overview of the American juvenile justice system and its current approach to corrections. This review of literature examines the nature of treatment offered with the juvenile justice system, its effectiveness and influence on recidivism. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 6 page research paper considers the approaches that have been used in regards to juvenile justice and argues that the individual prevention approach is best. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

In a paper of five pages, the author writes how restorative justice is viewed in many countries of the world. The author of this paper compares the use of the court system to restorative justice and how the victims and offenders feel. There are three sources cited in this paper.

This 3 page paper offers a summation of the 5 stages model of the Vera Institute that describes how the the processes associated with entering juvenile offers into the system. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 8 page research paper summarizes 4 video related to gang behavior and relates them to sociological theory. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 3 page paper explores the various stressors that can result in an increases propensity for juvenile crime. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 4 page research paper discusses the similarities and differences in male and female juvenile delinquents and also how female delinquents should be studied. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 3 page research paper reports on the history of juvenile justice and how it has changed, and then addresses the topic of police discretion and the factors that influence its application. Bibliography lists 2 source.

This 3 page paper discusses the difference between disparity and discrimination, and how the terms apply to the criminal justice system. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

In a paper of five pages, the author writes about a landmark case in California. The author of this paper discusses how this case relates to juvenile law and the 8th Amendment. There are three sources cited in this paper.

This 3 page paper considers which aspects of the juvenile justice system are working properly and which need improvement. The second half of the essay addresses the goals of juvenile detention. Bibliography lists 1 source.