Crime Prevention CRJ 305 Michelle McMichael Professor Levit September 10, 2013 Crime Prevention “The ultimate goal of crime prevention is to reduce the risk of being a victim.” (SIU, par. 1) “Successful crime prevention efforts will promote a safer community by enhancing the perception of safety and the attitudes and behaviors that help people feel safe.” (SIU, par. 3) Reducing crime must be a community effort. It requires the work of not only law enforcement but also the community
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majored in Hotel Administration and is currently achieving her Masters at University of Nevada, Las Vegas in Spanish Studies. For many years working by her side through volunteering, community workshops, political campaigning, professional work, and mentoring. Zory through the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension and other agencies has been able to provide an impact in a classroom, through her professional leadership, community involvement. Also her personal development has grown, because of the
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consistent commitment to the ongoing development of the whole child. This development needs to reflect the Gospel teachings, while offering current theories and practices embedded in student learning opportunities. Professional development and mentoring of staff is a vital component in order for all staff to stay abreast of the latest pedagogy. Professional development should be purposeful, ongoing and reflective and it takes many forms depending on the individual needs and the needs that are influenced
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periodic reauthorizations have been controversial, as the Act's opponents have sought to weaken its protections for youth, reduce prevention resources, and encourage the transfer of youth to the adult criminal justice system. The Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act follow a series of federal protections, known as the "core protections," on the care and treatment of youth in the justice system. The four "core protections" of the act are, the Deinstitutionalization of Status Offenders (DSO)
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(Fox News Insider 2011). COURSE RELEVANCE Terminology Initial discussion of the terminology used in the text and in the news clip is appropriate. Deputy King specifically stated that the intent of “From Drugs to Mugs” was to show the deteriorating effects
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behavior must be perceived to be greater than possible punishment or loss (Siegel & Welsh, pg. 59) . Basically, choice theories equate delinquency to be a matter of free will. Sociological views of delinquency assert that certain social conditions make youth turn to criminality. These social conditions include negative interpersonal interactions, poor community ecological conditions, low socioeconomic status, and racial disparity (Siegel & Welsh, pg. 97). Developmental views claim that delinquency is
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unprotected sexual activities, which leads to higher risks of sexually transmitted diseases. High pregnancy rates can lead to other health and social risk factors such as being a single mother, dropping out of school, and living in poverty. Health and social risk factors should be a means to have interventions to reduce intentional and unintended pregnancies. These risk factors can be avoided with access to contraceptives and mentoring the youth. This article discusses how Latina teenagers feel
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cost-effective investments a nation can make to simultaneously improve education and health. WHO promotes school health programs as a strategic means to prevent important health risks among youth and to engage the education sector in efforts to change the educational, social economic and political conditions that affect risks. School health programs are said to be one of the most efficient strategies that a nation might use to prevent
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Research Spotlight on Peer Tutoring NEA Reviews of the Research on Best Practices in Education Found In: teaching strategies 145 Peer tutoring is a term that’s been used to describe a wide array of tutoring arrangements, but most of the research on its success refers to students working in pairs to help one another learn material or practice an academic task. Peer tutoring works best when students of different ability levels work together (Kunsch, Jitendra, & Sood, 2007). During a peer tutoring
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Problem Statement The problem is that schools are not implementing the necessary motivational tools for “At-Risk” students that are already lacking in motivation themselves. This problem results in “At-Risk” students falling short of the appropriate next steps to succeed academically. This is more succinct: The problem is that At-Risk students score lower academically due to lack of motivation. Purpose Statement The action in this research was to analyze the attitude and personalities of 10
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