Homework: Portfolio Project
There are two options to complete the Portfolio Project. Choose only one option to complete the homework. Identify your homework choice in the title of your submission.
Option A: Solution in Juvenile Justice System
Analyze a major problem facing today's juvenile justice system and evaluate a way in which the juvenile justice system has or has not addressed the problem. Propose a solution to the issue that you have selected.
Some possible topics for this project include:
a. Disproportionate minority confinement
b. Recidivism
c. Gang issues
d. Growing influence of female gangs
e. Drug use
f. Juvenile curfews
g. Zero tolerance policy for/with school searches
h. Socio-economic factors affecting delinquency
i. Parental liability for juvenile offenses.
Option B: Restorative Topics and Community Justice
Analyze the topics of restorative justice and community justice. Be sure to include how these new directions are changing the old trial and punishment model of court and correction processes in the juvenile justice system. Also, evaluate whether or not these approaches provide solutions to current issues in juvenile justice.
Your project must include:
a. An introduction to summarize and define your topic, including a clear statement of the problem or issue of concern.
b. Summaries of current, relevant research from at least six credible sources (which can be found in the Brevard College Library).
c. Discussion of the implications of proposed solutions for the juvenile justice system.
d. Your evaluation and conclusions regarding possible methods of managing or addressing the problem. You are encouraged to add your own opinions; however, those opinions should be carefully considered, logical, and supported by evidence or outside rationale.
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
a. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
b. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
c. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.