Imagine you are a judge in juvenile court. What type of justice would you be; would you be lenient? Extra harsh? Explain your rationale for the type of judge you would be.
What sorts of crimes would you be harsher about? Would the punishment you assign vary by the juvenile's age? What other elements would factor into your discretionary decision?
Requirements for Paper:
These assignments must be typed, double-spaced, written in APA style
Cover page, Reference Page, "In text" Citation.
You must be sure to properly cite sources that you used in APA style.
You must provide a reference page for sources used and at least one book or one Academic Journal must be used for your research
Assignment : Choose one of the scenarios below and provide the requested information in your report:
Scenario I
Discuss the special skills and characteristics of officers working with juveniles. Do you think that these officers need to possess a skills set that differs from skills possessed by officers who work with adults? Why or why not? Do you think that an individual who has worked with adults for 20 plus years can transition into becoming a successful juvenile officer? Why or why not?
Scenario 2
Imagine you are a judge in juvenile court. What opt of justice would you be: would you be lenient? Extra harsh? Explain your rationale for the type of judge you would be. What sons of crimes would you be harsher about? Would the punishment you assign vary by the juvenile's age? What other elements would factor into your discretionary decision?
Scenario 3
You are a juvenile justice expert. Write a report on whether or not you think the justice system needs to reform how girls are treated, particularly once they are in a juvenile detention center.1 If you do think reform is needed. explain what efforts should be made to bring about changes. If you do not think reform is needed, support your reasoning. Include 3 theories in your discussion.
Requirements for MI Papers: These assignments must be typed, double-spaced, written in APA style > Cover page.
Reference Page. "In text" Citation. > You must be sure to properly cite sources that you used in APA style. > You must provide a reference MC for sources used and at least one book or one Academic Journal must be used for your research