Assignment Guidelines

In the year 2100, there was a young man named Jim who could travel through time. This young man has had serious infractions with the juvenile justice system. He has decided to travel back through time to start his life over.

He has a choice of two time periods. One is during the colonial period of America, and the other is during the early 21st century. Knowing Jim’s propensity for finding trouble, what would happen to him if he committed the crime of breaking and entering with the aggravating circumstances of assault during the colonial period? What would happen to him if he committed the same crime in the 21st century? This assignment will cover the history of the juvenile justice system, juvenile courts, and corrections, as well as theories that would be related to Jim and treatment options during both periods of time.

Assignment Guidelines

• Address the following in 900–1,200 words:
  • What would happen to him if he committed the crime of breaking and entering with the aggravating circumstances of assault during the colonial period? Explain in detail.
    • List the punishments and the reasons for why they are given.
    • List any theories that may be relevant to the topic.
  • What would happen to him if he committed the same crime in the 21st century? Explain in detail.
    • List the punishments and the reasons for why they are given.
    • List any theories that may be relevant to the topic.
  • Explain the procedure of the criminal justice system during both periods of time.
  • Will diversion be relevant during both periods of time? Will there be preventive options during both periods of time?
• Be sure to reference all sources using APA style.