In this assignment, you will develop a position paper on the juvenile justice court systems structure and processes. There are two parts.
In Part 1:
- Define the juvenile court system, including its structure, court processes (informal and formal dispositions) and trial, institutionalization, and treatment options available within the system.
- Explain how the informal and formal dispositions are used within the juvenile court system. Examine the informal and formal dispositions elements, procedures and how they are applied in juvenile cases.
- Explain how the trial, institutionalization and treatment options work within the juvenile court system. Examine how each option is used in the court system and how they are applied in juvenile cases.
- Assess the court processes effectiveness within the juvenile court system.
- Discuss the challenges of using these court processes and recommend possible solutions for improvement.
- Provide illustrative examples to support your position.
In Part 2:
- Define the history concerning the use of the waiver process in the juvenile court system. Examine how the waiver process is applied in juvenile cases.
- Assess the effectiveness of the waiver process and its impact on juvenile offenders.
- Take a position, for or against, using the waiver process as a methodology for the treatment of juvenile offenders.
- Provide recommendation(s) on how to refine the waiver process.
- Provide illustrative examples to support your position.
Paper Format
- The paper is to be completed in APA format.
- Page length is 6-7 pages. The page count does not include the title page, references section, or the discussion concerning the credibility of references used section.
- No more than 20 percent of paper may be copied directly from outside sources.
- Refer to the Assignment Guide under Course Resources for additional formatting details.
Note: This paper will require outside research. Use at least two credible sources, including academic journals to support your position. Discuss how you evaluated the credibility of the resources used.
You may consult the Library, the internet, the textbook, other course material, and any other outside resources in supporting your task, using proper citations in APA style.
Topic 1: Qualities for a Police Officer- 3-4 paragraphs
Discuss the qualities you believe a police officer primarily serving juveniles must have? Should that police officer have a college education as a requirement of their employment? Elaborate on your position.
Topic 2: Current Issues in Juvenile Justice 3-4 paragraphs
Please review the newspaper, watch the news, or search the internet for a current issue or incident that relates to the material in the first three units. Describe the issue or incident to your classmates, including the link to the course content in your primary source. Please be sure to cite your sources.
