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Wooden's Renegade Kids, Suburban Outlaws / Youth Culture & Delinquency
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A 5 page paper that provides an overview of the major points in Wooden's work. No additional sources cited. The suburbs of the United States have been experiencing a steady increase in criminal activities, especially crimes committed by youth offenders, and Wayne Wooden's Renegade Kids, Suburban Outlaws demonstrates this problem and proposes possible routes towards resolution
Filename: Wwooden.rtf

The Effect of Domestic Violence on Potential Criminality
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This 3 page research proposal contains an outline and focuses on methodology. The purpose of this paper is to render a proposal about conducting one's own research on the topic of how domestic violence affects juveniles and possibly prompts them to engage in criminal activity. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: SA432Juv.rtf

"Monster": A Review of the Book by Walter Dean Myers
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A 5 page review of the fictional novel depicting the problems faced by sixteen year old Steve Harmon, a black teen being prosecuted for the fatal shooting of a drugstore owner. Recapitulated highlights of the novel and ties the fictional message into the very real societal warning that problems we are currently experiencing in our society in regard to teen misconduct are only a symptom of a very complex societal ill. No additional sources are listed.
Filename: PPmonstr.wps

"No Matter How Loud I Shout : A Year in the Life of Juvenile Court": A Review of the Book by Edward Humes
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A 5 page review of the book by Edward Humes criticizing the many shortfalls of the nation's juvenile justice system. Emphasizes that the problems of rising juvenile crime are really a reflection of an inadequate and inefficient system. Concludes that Humes methodically unravels the problems and suggest solution to each. His choice of words, while sometimes callous and brash, are a reflection of a system with the same qualities.
Filename: PPjuvJus.wps

(The) "Explorers" as a Juvy. Crime Deterrent
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Approximately 30 pages in length. Paper discusses "Explorer" programs across the U.S. and the role that they play in deterring juvenile delinquency (as well as other relevant issues). In Explorer programs, kids get to ride with police officers and assist in ambulance emergencies. Bibliography lists 18 sources.
Filename: Explorer.wps

18th, 19th, and 20th Century Juvenile Criminal Systems
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A 10 page paper which presents information about juvenile criminals and judicial address of juveniles during the 18th, 19th, and 20th century. A comparison and contrast is also included. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: RAjuvenile.wps

2 Juvenile Case Briefs
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A 6 page paper that offers 2 case briefs: Eddings v. Oklahoma (1982) and Oklahoma Publishing v. District Court (1977). In both cases, the writer lists the full title and citation of each case, and discusses the issues presented, relevant facts, holding/decision and the rationale behind the holding/decision. No bibliography is provided.
Filename: kh2juv.rtf

A Comparison of Juvenile and Adult Courts
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This 6 page paper evaluates the juvenile justice system and makes suggestions. Examples and anecdotes are provided. The rationale of having a juvenile system separate from the adult system is expressed. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: SA646juv.rtf

A Current Bill in Congress; H.R. 863
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This 5 page paper considers the Consequences for Juvenile Offenders Act of 2001 (H.R. 863) what it does, and how the current bill will impact on practice and policy of dealing with juvenile justice. The bibliography cites 6 sources.
Filename: TEjuvnil.rtf

A Perspective on Crime Control: The Value of Sentencing Violent Juvenile Offenders as Adults
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A 5 page contention that one of the most effective crime prevention methods when it comes to juvenile crime is harsh sentencing. By trying and sentencing violent juvenile offenders as adults we accomplish two things: more severe punishment for the crimes and a greater degree of public awareness of the punishment that goes along with the criminal activity. The result is that a violent offender is effectively taken off the streets and potential offenders are deterred to some degree from committing crimes of a similar nature. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: PPjuvCr3.rtf