Choose a research topic: What juvenile justice issue would you be interested in studying? In other words, come up with a juvenile justice research topic that interests you and which particular aspect of the topic you plan to examine. Your research issue should exist within the larger context of the American juvenile justice system. Theory Section: 1. This theory section should be relevant to your juvenile issue topic. a. For example, when examining restorative justice in the juvenile justice system and recidivism rates: Why is criminological theory important in juvenile justice? Choose one or more theories and discuss its importance to a) understanding your topic, and b) how an understanding of the theory can impact the topic you have selected. Discussion section: 1. Which current programs/practices are in place to address the problem you have identified in your research and what new programs/practices have shown, through research, to be of value? a. For example, when examining restorative justice in the justice system and recidivism rates: Preventing recidivism, the goal of most programs/practices for youth in conflict with the law is informed by criminological theory and state and federal policy and procedures. What is the best or most practical response to youth in conflict with the law? Please be sure to support your position. 2. Should there be a separate justice system for juveniles, should all juveniles be dealt with in the adult system, or should the juveniles be supported at the community level? Part II – Comparison Juvenile Justice Issue in another Country Comparison section: Research the same or similar issue in another country of your choice. Compare and contrast the United States with your chosen country regarding attitudes toward juvenile offenders, current policies/programs to deal with juveniles in conflict with the law, and how both countries deal with the issue you have defined. Discussion section: 1. Design a model for delinquency programming based on your identified juvenile justice issue. What would it look like? Identify its features and describe the philosophical basis for your delinquency prevention programs model. 2. What changes could be made to the current juvenile justice system to make it more effective? Conclusion Section: What does the future hold? In your opinion, do you think more incarceration of juveniles is the answer? Should we build more jails/prisons/detention centers? Will juveniles get the treatment needed, or will it not be a factor in the future? Why or Why not? Please be sure to support your position. Format: Part I of your research assignment should be four (4) double-spaced pages and printed using 12-point font. Part II of your research assignment should be four (4) double-spaced pages and printed using 12-point font. Both Part I and Part II must include a References Cited section to document the literature you will consult. o You must cite at least five (6) scholarly journal articles or books outside class readings. o, Use the American Sociological Association (ASA) citation format to references within your document (e.g., (Green 2009; Smith and Wallop 2013)). o I prefer that you cite outside sources and put ideas into your own words rather than using long quotations. However, a few short quotes are acceptable.
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