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2.9 - Juvenile Justice & The U.S.

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Which state has the lowest minimum age requirement for sending minors to Juvenile Court?

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1) Google Search and find a LARGE image of map that shows one or more of the below data sets.
2) Explain the data set that the map illustrate and write one conclusion that the map communicates.
3) Be sure to search google images using the LARGE search tool.
4) Make sure you check the DATE of the map so that it is as current as possible.

- Juveniles incarcerated by Race in America, Illinois, or Chicago
- Juveniles incarcerated for drug related charges in America, Illinois, or Chicago
- Juveniles on parole or probation in America, Illinois, or Chicago

Select all of the places where Juvenile life without parole sentences are legal.
Which situation is most similar to the one described in paragraph [31] in the case of Wendell Callahan. Select all that apply.
A 16-year old is arrested for shooting a rival. While incarcerated the 16-year old attends therapy and takes college classes. After being released, he graduates with a Bachelor's Degree.
A 16-year old is arrested twice and let go on probation both times for carjacking. 2 months later the 16-year old begins shooting at a rival across the street and he accidently hits an 8-year old girl killing her.
A 14-year old has been arrested before for setting fire to 6 different properties. The 14-year old is detained in Juvenile detention for 1 year then released to a group home. 1 month later, the 14-year old breaks into a house and when the police arrive he begins to shoot at them from inside the house.
Three teenagers follow a lady home and steal her car at gunpoint. It is their first offense.
The main idea of the section titled, "Punishment, Not Rehabilitation" is
Punishment works better than rehabilition when it comes to correcting the behaviors of juveniles.
The approach to juvenile crime changed in recent years to a system of harsh punishment penalty.
Court systems have made very few changes over time regarding how they deal with juveniles.
Rehabilitation has been the focus of Juvenile detention since the beginning and that continues to be the case today.
Which sentences from the text below best support the statement, "Tough on crime is worth every dime." (Select all that apply)
"and some victims' rights advocates also warn agains shifting away from punishing juvinile offenders.
"When people are incarcerated, they aren't out in the street ransacking your home or slashig nchildren to death," he says.
"But many states continue to head in the opposite direction, including Oregon, which now bases its juvenile justice apporach on a model that emphasizes treatment, education, and rehabilitation."
"If the grand experiment in criminal leniency goes awry, ow many lives will be ruined?" Cotton asked, while opposing the bill in Congress. "How many dead?"
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Describe what you think Asad's experience was like for two years in an adult prison as a 17-year old. Explain your answer.

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If most states do not automatically send 16 & 17 year olds to Adult jails, what reasons do you think that New York & North Carolina continue to do so?

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Define "Recividism"

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Messiah says that if a 16 or 17 year old finshes developing their brain behind bars, they essentially will think like a prisoner going forward in life. What would be the "inverse" of this concept? Provide and example.

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What does the reporter mean by, "arguments for raising the age of adult criminal responsibility from 16 yrs to 18yrs old have fallen flat in New York Legislatures."

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In your opinon, what is the difference between housing 16 & 17yr olds seperate from adults in an adult jail, than sentencing 16 & 17 yr olds to juvenile facilities?

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The Prosecutors arguement is that he should be able to reccommend adult jail time for 16 & 17 yr olds that commit multiple murders and display very violent behavior. Do you agree or disagree. Why or why not?

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Giles says that when he got out, he could have had a "go back to jail mindset" but he decided not to. What do you think is the hardest part for someone in his situation to overcome when they are released. Explain your answer.

Put the below services offered by the Friends organization in order of most important to least important in your opinon.
Monitor progress upon release from prison.
Hold group sessions to discuss the time spent in jail/prison
Work with familes to expedite case in court.
Help/Assist in finding employment once released.
Monitor Juvenile while incarcerated.