Juvenile Justice

By Gennaro F. Vito and Julie C. Kunselman

Writing Assignment for week FOUR

- Begin each writing assignment by identifying the question number you are answering followed by the actual question itself (in bold type).

- Use a standard essay format for responses to all questions (i.e., an introduction, middle paragraphs and conclusion).

- Responses must be submitted as a MS Word Document only, typed double-spaced, using a standard font (i.e. Times New Roman) and 12 point type size. ?Word count is NOT one of the criteria that is used in assigning points to writing assignments. However, students who are successful in earning the maximum number of points tend to submit writing assignments that fall in the following ranges: ? Graduate courses: 500 - 750 words or 2 - 3 pages.

- ?Plagiarism ?All work must be free of any form of plagiarism.

- Put written answers into your own words. Do not simply cut and paste your answers from the Internet and do not copy your answers from the textbook. Be sure to refer to the course syllabus for more details on plagiarism and proper citation styles.

Please answer ONE of the following:

1. List and explain the goals and purposes of juvenile parole.

2. Compare and contrast group homes, foster care and adoption.

3. What are the key risk factors for gang involvement? How do they differ for males and females?

Pearson

ISBN-13: 9780135151488