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: Gang Issues
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.
Module 3 Milestone:
By the end of Week 3, you should secure approval from your instructor regarding your Portfolio Project option and topic.Module 5 Milestone:By the end of Week 5, submit a detailed outline of your Portfolio Project paper for review and feedback from your instructor. No points will be given for this interim assignment. However, failure to submit these parts of the Portfolio timely will result in a loss of points from the final Portfolio grade. Moreover, you will be expected to account for the instructor's feedback in your final version of the paper.Paper Requirements:
6-7 pages in length, not including title and reference pages
Formatted according to the CSU-Global Guide to Writing and APA Requirements
Cite a minimum of six scholarly academic peer-reviewed journal articles, books, and textbooks to support your responses that are not provided in the course. The CSU-Global Library is a great place to find these scholarly sources.