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examples of how components of the juvenile justice system do not appear to be meeting their goals.
- In 1974, Robert Martinson published a study on the effectiveness of juvenile sentencing, “Effectiveness of Correctional Treatment: A Survey of Treatment Evaluation Studies.†Martinson’s ultimate and famous conclusion from his study was that “nothing works.†Do you think this conclusion holds true today for juvenile corrections and dispositions? Why?
- Do you support juvenile waiver laws, or do you favor their abolishment? Support your stand with examples, events, and theoretical perspectives.
- According to OJJDP, 60 percent of all adolescents who become part of the juvenile justice system before they are 11 years old are likely to commit a violent crime by the time they are 16. Do you think this is because our juvenile justice system is more aligned toward punishment than rehabilitation? Why?
- Do you think promoting delinquency prevention is the best way to deal with juvenile delinquency? Why?
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