Assignment

Option #1: Juvenile Justice Special Topic Evaluation

Analyze a major problem facing today’s juvenile justice system and evaluate in way in which the juvenile justice system has or has not addressed the problem. Propose a solution to the issue that you have selected.

Some possible topics for this project include:

• Disproportionate minority confinement
• Recidivism
• Gang issues
• Growing influence of female gangs
• Drug use
• Juvenile curfews
• Zero tolerance policy for/with school searches
• Socio-economic factors affecting delinquency
• Parental liability for juvenile offenses

Your project must include:

• An introduction to summarize and define your topic, including a clear statement of the problem or issue of concern
• Summaries of current, relevant research from at least 6 credible sources (which can be found in the CSU-Global Library)
• Discussion of the implications of proposed solutions for juvenile justice system
• Your evaluation and conclusions regarding possible methods of managing or addressing the problem. You are encouraged to add your own opinions; however, those opinions should be carefully considered, logical, and supported by evidence or outside rationale.