Fetal Alcohol Syndrome: Discussion in Relation to the Criminal Justice System
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This is a 7 page paper discussing fetal alcohol syndrome, its incidence, cost to society and relation in the criminal justice system. Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS), Fetal Alcohol Effects (FAE), Alcohol-Related Neurodevelopmental Disorders (ARND), Alcohol-Related Birth Defects (ARBD) and alcohol-exposed Static Encephalopathy (SE) are all terms for the defect which occurs to a child when his or her mother drinks alcohol during pregnancy. It is estimated that 1 in every 10 children born have some form of this disorder which can result in mild learning disabilities to major mental, physical and developmental disorders. Children with an alcohol related disorder may or may not have physical defects and because of this most go undetected at birth. Youths with FAS exhibit impulsive and anti-social behavior, lower IQs, attention deficit, emotional instability, impairment in judgment and little awareness or consequences of their behavior among many other factors; all of which can lead them into criminal behavior. As a result, over 55% of youths and adults with FAS have spent time in a criminal facility; a fact which many critics within the legal system state may go against some of the fundamental principles of the legal system in which people must understand the rules in society and understand that the rules must be obeyed. From another legal aspect, legal critics also argue that pregnant women who drink could be considered as committing child abuse; an argument which has led some states to impose involuntary treatment and confinement of drinking women during the course of a pregnancy in order to protect the unborn child. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Fighting Crime With Education
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In 5 pages the author discusses fighting crime with education. Juveniles released from their punishments after committing a crime should be required to attend educational programs that are designed to keep them from committing future crimes. Many of the programs available for those juveniles are effective. Juvenile crime can truly be fought with proper education. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Gangs and Juveniles: Problems in Baltimore
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A 5 page overview of the problems gangs present in Baltimore and elsewhere. The author emphasizes that youths are inspire to join gangs to escape from the harsh realities of their lives. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Getting Tough on Juveniles / Does it Work ?
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In this insightful 8 page research paper, the writer examines statistics concerning rising criminal behavior among juveniles and reviews the effectiveness of some of crime prevention programs used to reduce these figures. All arguments are supported by statistical data and an impressive amount of research is cited. An excellent reference for anyone doing a paper on Juvenile Delinquency and what is being done to stop the problem. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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Group Homes and Juvenile Delinquency
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A 30 page overview of the problems confronting us in regard to effectively addressing the growing problem of juvenile delinquency. While many interventions have been attempted in addressing this problem, no one solution has been identified. Group homes do offer a potential solution. The past record of group homes, however, is not that complimentary as to their effectiveness. Part of this record lies in the fact that insufficient records have been maintained which can be used as a source for intensive research targeting the delineation of successes verses failures. By reviewing the literature on the various interventions which have proven successful, however, we can potentially redesign the group home environment so that it is more successful in addressing the problem of juvenile delinquency. Bibliography lists 41 sources.
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History of Juvenile Boot Camps
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A 4 page paper which examines the history of juvenile boot camps. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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How Teens Get Involved in Gangs
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In 7 pages, the author discusses how teens become involved in gangs. Several sociological theories are mentioned. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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How to Prevent Youth Recruitment by The Bloods
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This 6 page paper examines the notorious gang The Bloods. Gang recruitment and prevention is noted. The number of juveniles recruited by gangs is discussed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Illiteracy And Juvenile Delinquency
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10 pages in length. The notion that illiteracy is directly associated with the incidence of juvenile delinquency has received significant consideration within the psychological and educational communities. Clearly, if an individual does not possess the ability to read or write, the mere act of obtaining – much less advancing in – a good job is out of reach. Additionally, the basics of life represent the utmost frustration and anger, such as understanding simple directions or being self-motivated, which ultimately leads to a significant sense of failure. Combine that with the social stigma inherently associated with illiteracy, and this creates one considerably maladjusted youth whose inability to read and write breeds hopelessness and juvenile delinquency. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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