Assignment:
Part 1
250 words or more.
Define a juvenile diversion program. Then research and examine at least one juvenile diversion Program that is located in a state of your choice and outline the offenses that are eligible for the program. Please provide your thoughts on whether you believe the program is successful.
Part 2
250 words or more
The Eighth Amendment of our U.S. Constitution states: "Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted." The following website includes two dueling essays regarding the application of the Eighth Amendment's "Cruel and Unusual Punishment" Clause, the contemporary perspective essay by Bryan A. Stevenson and the original-meaning essay by John F. Stinneford,. Which view do you believe is the correct view and why?
Part 3
250 words or more
Review the document titled "The Youth Gangs, Drugs, and Violence Connection", located here. You can also view the article at here. Next, select at least two (2) major correlations between the gangs, drugs, and violence discussed in the article.
Recommend at least two (2) interventions that authorities (e.g., municipality, school, police, and juvenile court, etc.) could take to intervene in the connections that you selected in Part 1 of this discussion. Justify your response.