Approximately 6 pages in length. Essay focuses much on the personal opinions and views of the author who makes numerous sound points. Bibliography contains 2 references. See also Juvycrim.wps. Individual members of society should be able to make judgments based on someone's entire record and then determine whether or not crimes of their childhood are worthy of special attention.
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. This 6 page research paper analyzes the controversy surrounding the penalties given to status offenders and the likelihood that probation will become the most viable answer to the problem. The opinions of reputed caseworkers are cited to evidence the idea that while harsher sentences for status offenders must be ruled out, the lack of some penalty is unacceptable and therefore, probation-style programs are the most likely answer to the problem. Bibliography lists 8 sources.