Week 2

Write a 1,000 to 1,500 word paper describing two diversion, intervention, or prevention programs operating in your city or state. Address why the programs should work to reduce juvenile crime, base..

DQ 1. Officers have a large amount of discretion when making arrests in adult cases. What is situation-based police discretion? What are the four different discretionary actions police officers may ta..

DQ 2. In the saying “it takes a community to raise a child,” who are the key players involved in a juvenile’s life? Who has the most responsibility for preventing juvenile delinquency? Explain your ra..

DQ 3. Describe one case of juvenile delinquency with which you are personally familiar. To what extent did the family contribute to the delinquency? What might the family have done differently? ..

DQ 4. What proportion of gangs in the United States is made up of females? What are some general characteristics of female gang members? Do they have the same initiation practices as males? Are these ..