juveniles

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Proposed Topics for Term Papers

The success of Juvenile Delinquency programs

The sociology of Juvenile Delinquency

Tackling Juvenile Delinquency from home

Environmental factors reinforcing Juvenile Delinquency

The role of the society in curbing Juvenile Delinquency

Effective punishment for Juvenile Delinquency

The effect of schooling on Juvenile Delinquency

The conflict theory in Juvenile Delinquency

Mental illness factors and Juvenile Delinquency

Is there are relationship between learning disability and Juvenile Delinquency?

Has substance abuse a role to play in Juvenile Delinquency?

The role of parenting in reinforcing or curbing Juvenile Delinquency

Understanding female Juvenile Delinquency

Factors that lead a child to becoming delinquent. (i.e., economic conditions, circles of influence, parents, and their parenting style, etc.)

Family influence – issues like divorce, frequent quarrels, lack of emotional attachment, lack of discipline at home, etc. and how they lead children into delinquency.

Legal framework – the laws that affect children delinquency and how they can be made more effective. Are the laws too strong or too lenient?

External influences – the influence of the media, video games and factors beyond the control of parents in driving children towards delinquency.

Remedies – this is an opportunity to propose solutions based on your diagnosis. The solution you suggest must be cross cutting. This means that it helps to solve the problem regardless of the cause.

Juvenile Delinquency Programs – Under this topic you can compare juvenile delinquent programs and juvenile boot camps and analyze the success rate of each approach regarding the impact on recidivism among juvenile offenders.

Juvenile Delinquency and Punishment – You can undertake a comprehensive discussion of the strengths and weaknesses of different punishments and approaches to dealing with juvenile delinquency.

Youth Culture and Delinquency – You could examine the factors that contribute to rising criminal activities among suburban youth in the U.S. Why are urban youth more prone to criminal activities than rural youth?

Can Juvenile Delinquency be controlled? – Under this topic, you could look at the growing problem of juvenile delinquency and its social and psychological implications. You could also explore the behavioral and cognitive aspects of this societal problem.

The Explorers program as a Juvenile Delinquency Deterrent – You could discuss the role of the Explorer program in the U.S in deterring juvenile delinquency. In this program, young people get to accompany police officers and engage in voluntary ambulance emergencies.

Race and Juvenile Delinquency – You could explore why there are significant variations in the prevalence of juvenile offenders across different races in the U.S. Explore the racial disparity in the Juvenile Justice system.

The Impact of Changing Family Structure on Juvenile Delinquency – Under this sociological topic, you can explore how the family structure has changed over time and if this influences the prevalence of juvenile offences. Issues such as the lack of a father figure or the ability to spend more or less time at home could be bases for very interesting discussions.

Should Juvenile Offenders be subjected to Capital Punishment or Sentencing – You could explore the different arguments for and against the death sentence on juvenile offenders.

Overview of Juvenile Delinquency – You can discuss the issue of juvenile delinquency with respect to popular sociological theories surrounding it.

Causes of Recidivism – You can also choose to explore the factors that contribute to recidivism among juvenile offenders.

“As indictated in the Course Syllabus , you are required to submit a double-spaced, typewritten report (Term Paper) that must be a minimum of five pages. More detailed reports (more than five pages) will be given greater consideration when determining the grade. Some suggested report topics are described at the end of the syllabus. You must use at least four sources for your research, excluding the textbook and Wikipedia. You must also cite your sources of information in the body of the report and include a bibliography (One point will be deducted from the total of 20 points for each failure to meet these requirements). Evidence of plagiarism will result in immediate failure of the course”
You are required to submit a double-spaced, typewritten report that must be a minimum of five pages. (A bibliography must also be included in addition to the five-page report). Longer reports, with more detailed information, will be given greater consideration when being marked. You must use, at least, four sources for your research and you must cite your work with footnotes.

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