Write a 1,250- to 1,400-word paper comparing two juvenile diversion, intervention, or prevention programs operating in your city or state.

Include the following in your paper:

How do these programs work to reduce juvenile crime?

What are the programs' major goals, objectives, and core tenets?

How do community-based programs address issues related to juvenile gang violence?

What is the role of law enforcement in these programs?

Who are the key participants in these programs?

What services do they provide to juveniles?

Which of the two programs is more effective at reducing juvenile crime? Why?

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.

• Answer the following questions in a 100- to 150 word response:

• Describe the role of policing in relationship to juvenile justice.

• Discuss the different discretionary actions police officers may take in relation to juveniles they encounter.

• Describe the effects of gangs on juveniles.

• Compare community policing strategies regarding law enforcement's role in relation to juveniles.

• Distinguish between educational, prevention, and community programs for juveniles:

• What are juvenile probation camps? What is meant by intensive aftercare? Are such alternative sanctions effective at reducing recidivism? Why or why not?

• Summarize the history of police-juvenile relationships.

• Summarize juveniles' attitudes toward the police.

• Describe police discretion and the factors that influence discretion.

• Summarize how police process juveniles.

• Describe how police agencies are structured to deal with juvenile crime.

• Summarize developing trends in how police deal with juveniles.

• Outline the development of gangs in the United States.

• Describe the types and activities of gangs.

• Summarize efforts to prevent and control gangs.