Current Issues, History of, and Treatments for Adolescent Substance Abuse Substance abuse is no stranger to today’s society. In fact, substance abuse has been an issue for many, many years now. A somewhat recent issue with substance abuse is that adolescents are becoming more involved. Teenagers, in particular, are more vulnerable to experiment with drugs and alcohol. With adolescents being introduced to such harmful substances it can lead to many problems. Not only does substance abuse pose
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Labeling theory is one of the most important approaches to understanding deviant and criminal behavior. It stems from the work of W.I. Thomas who, in 1928, wrote, "If men define situations as real, they are real in their consequences." Labeling theory begins with the assumption that no act is intrinsically criminal. Definitions of criminality are established by those in power through the formulation of laws and the interpretation of those laws by police, courts, and correctional institutions. Deviance
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Juvenile Delinquency Chapter Two - Assignment Three Scenario A Question1 The situation that Shatiek finds himself in is a sad and unfortunate one. However, as a juvenile judge I would treat him as a minor. Having considered all the available evidence and information, it is clear that the young man has been influenced by the society. Crime and drugs are all he knows about. The young man has never had the opportunity in his short life to try and be anybody else other than that. The courts should
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Should parents be responsible for their children’s actions? Sins of Their Children: Parental Responsibility of Juvenile Delinquency The rise in crimes committed by minors has many asking the question should parents be held responsible for their children’s actions. Parents are a direct influence on their children and it is their job to teach the child right from wrong. Also, when a parent teaches a child something that is what the child is going to do when they are put into the outside world. Children
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Title: Juvenile delinquency and the relationship to bad parenting Name Institution Juvenile delinquency alludes to solitary illicit conduct showed by youngsters. Adolescents in spite of their age are equipped for carrying out certain violations. The reasons for teenage wrongdoing are numerous and easily proven wrong. In any case, the general public and law upholding bodies comprehend that the obligation of adolescent wrongdoings cannot be pegged altogether on the adolescents. Consequently
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Suppose that today around midnight you're in bed and you're asleep. Around 12:37 am you get a call from the local police station. You answer and the officer gives you the news that your son who is your only child has been killed by his best friend who is the same age. At court the offender only receives seven years and the possibility of parole. This sentence would not equal to a life that he took away. I believe that juveniles who commit crime should be charged as adults, they have committed a
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topics in America concerns the justice system and its policies. Under this category is the juvenile justice system which deals with delinquent children and rare cases of serious juvenile offenders. According to the Office of Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP), the justice system promises to make juvenile contact with the system “rare, fair, and beneficial.” It also states that its goal is to use “effective and coordinated prevention and intervention programs.” The statement ends with
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In 1908, a little girl of 15 or 16 was hanged for stealing in her town. Today, if someone is caught stealing, they would most likely be charged with a fine. This case of two polar opposite consequences has caused much controversy between Canadians. Should the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA) be harsher on young offenders or should the government go back to imposing the Juvenile Delinquent Act instead? Not at all. Even if many people feel that the YCJA is too easy on youth, it is the best act passed
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Criminal law in Australia is generally administered by individual jurisdictions in each state. Current studies have shown a rise in criminal crime over the period of 5 years from 2010. But how are juvenile offenders being accounted for in the Justice System? Similar to criminal law the state and territory governments are responsible for dealing with children and young people who are involved in crime. Although each state and territory has its own legislation, policies and practices, the general processes
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Greg Ousley, a 14 year old boy who killed his parents. After serving 19 years in a state prison he has come to realize what he has done. Greg says that he committed the crime because he was missing out on the attention his parents didn’t give. I feel sympathy for Greg, I would feel the same way as he felt if I was being neglected. Do you agree with young adolescents being put away for life in prison? I disagree, teens at a young age are immature seeking ways to impress friends. Most grow up in a
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