Posted: September 14th, 2017

State programs

State programs

Mary Jane went shopping on Sunday night with her brother and sister from 7 to 9 p.m. She happened to be shopping in the same shopping center that had a burglary at 8 p.m. Sunday night. The next day, while sitting in class, juvenile officers came and detained her for the burglary. They took her to a juvenile detention center and screened her for any prior illegal activity. Mary Jane had never been in trouble previously, so they let her go home with her parents with a notation of the time to come to juvenile court. Mary Jane insists that she had no part in the burglary.

Primary Task Response: Within the Discussion Board area, write 400–600 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas:

Do you feel that most people have a predisposition toward teenagers (e.g., they are always looking for trouble)? Why or why not?
Do you think this is ever a reasonable belief? Why or why not?
Regarding the scenario above, how do you think that might she prove her innocence? Explain.
What evidence do you think might exist that could prove that she is innocent? Explain.
Considering that she is a juvenile, how do you think that evidence will hold up in the court? Explain.
Because of financial cutbacks, many state programs, such as the wilderness program for juveniles, have been cut back or discontinued. Is it a good idea to let these cutbacks continue, or should the state find the funds to continue these types of programs for wayward juveniles? How can this be accomplished? Would it provide positive results?

Assignment Guidelines

Group Portion (1)

As a group, collaborate and come to a consensus on the following questions:
Is it a good idea to neglect juvenile programs because of financial concerns? Why or why not?
Should finding the funds to continue these types of programs for wayward juveniles be a priority? Why or why not?
How can this be accomplished? Explain.
Would it provide positive results? Why or why not?
Be sure to reference all sources using APA style.
Individual Portion

Address the following in 400–600 words:
Describe and explain the programs in a state of your choosing. Do they still exist? If so, what do they offer? Do these programs help children with drug problems? Do they help children with emotional issues? Do they help children who are in gangs? Are they gender specific?
Please add your file.

Group Portion (2)

Now that you have completed your individual research on your state’s juvenile programs, reevaluate your group’s responses to the questions from the Group Portion (1).
As a group, revise your answers, and submit a final group paper with the revised answers as well as the members’ information on state programs from the Individual Portion.
For information on Group Projects, please read the Group Project Guidelines.
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