Sociology Theories & "The Rebel Without a Cause."
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(7 pp) Explaining crime and delinquency is a complex task. A multitude of factors exist that contribute to the understanding of what leads someone to engage in delinquent behavior. While biological and psychological factors hold their own merit when explaining crime and delinquency, perhaps sociology factors can make the best effort to explain juvenile delinquency. Movie characters are used to illustrate social theories. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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Specialized Offender Programs (Case Study Analysis)
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This 5 page paper examines some offender programs and uses a case study analysis. the fictitious case involves a seventeenth year old drug abuser who lives in a negative environment. Various programs and possibilities are discussed. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Street Gangs / A Sociological Examination
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A 25 page paper that discusses the origins and status of gangs in the United States. This paper provides a working definition of gangs, discusses the sociological implications of gangs and relates perceptions from both internal and external positions. This paper presents the concept that though gangs do horrific things, they also meet some very specific sociological and psychological needs for their members. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
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Street Gangs and Juvenile Delinquency
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This 8 page paper examines gangs and juvenile delinquency and the relationship between the two concepts. Because youth who tend toward delinquency are likely to join gangs, and those gangs are likely to enhance delinquency, the problem is growing. Gangs attract juvenile delinquents, and juvenile delinquents are attracted to gangs. The problem is explored. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Suicide in Juvenile Detention Centers
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This 22 pages paper considers the problem of teen suicide rates in juvenile detection centers. This paper reflects the nature of this problem and considers the impact of the current literature and studies on teen depression as they define a process of discovery and evaluation for educators. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Talbot's 'The Maximum Security Adolescent'
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This 5 page paper analyzes and critiques this September, 2000 New York Times article by Margaret Talbot. The author takes the position that today's criminal justice system is too hard on juveniles. No additional sources cited.
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Teen Crime and Punishment
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A 5 page paper which considers the proper punishment in a hypothetical instance in which a 17-year-old boy was caught stealing merchandise from a department store by wielding an unloaded gun, and what is hoped to be accomplished by the recommended punishment. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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TEEN MURDERERS AND ADULT PUNISHMENT
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This paper involves a philisophical discussion about why teenagers who murder others should be tried and treated like adults. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Teen Violence
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This 5 page paper provides an overview of the issue of teen violence, and relates the changing social culture and television to the problem. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Television And Its Impact Upon Rising Juvenile Violence
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Experiencing life requires much more than merely going through the paces of one's existence; rather, the various developmental stages inherent to personal growth require cognitive awareness in order to achieve a true state of being. Myriad people do not realize the abundant elements that comprise one's personal development, often incorrectly surmising that one's transition from childhood to adolescence, marriage to family and advanced education to career are all a matter of happenstance. This presumption, however, does not reflect the intrinsic responsibilities of external influence – such as television – upon one's personal development, which has been suspected of influencing the rising violent tendency of juveniles. Bibliography lists 22 sources.
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Television's Effects on Criminality
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This 3 page research proposal contains an outline as well as noting several studies in the area. The purpose of this paper is to make a proposal about conducting one's own research on the topic. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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The 3 Strikes Law And Gangs
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A 5 page paper. In 1994, voters in California approved a ballot initiative known as "Three Strikes and You're Out." Basically, anyone with two felony convictions will be sentenced to 25 to life on the third felony conviction. This paper explains the law, examines whether it is working, in general, then, examines whether is has had any effect on gang-related crimes. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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The Argument Against Corporal Punishment:
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This 10 page paper discusses both side of the corporal punishment argument. This paper presents the thesis that corporal punishment is not effective in any circumstance. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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THE CORRELATION BETWEEN CHILD ABUSE AND JUVENILE DELINQUENCY
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This 3 page paper discusses the correlation between child abuse and juvenile criminal behavior. Examples given, research cited. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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The Current State of Juvenile Delinquency
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(15 pp) The United States is home to approximately 57 million children under age 15 and nearly 20 million between 4 and 8 years old. Experts believe that the teenage population may reach almost 30 million by 2006. This population growth may partially explain why the United States has witnessed a nationwide epidemic of juvenile violence in the past 15 years. This discussion will look at suggested programs and treatments. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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The Current Status Of Juvenile Delinquency
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15 pages in length. The current status of juvenile delinquency reflects a growing concern toward core family breakdown and environmental influences. Clearly, the family structure is not a solid representation of strength and support as it has been considered in the past; rather, contemporary juveniles are often left to raise themselves amidst social, economic and political barriers that inevitably transform into delinquent behavior. As well, such environmental factors as poor academic guidance also stands to instigate negative behavior. Bibliography lists 13 sources.
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The Effects of Gang Culture on Juveniles
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A 10 page paper which looks at the effects of gang culture and gang membership on adolescents. The writer considers the social, biological and moral effects on young people who belong to urban gangs, and the reasons why gang membership is attractive to juveniles. Bibliography cites 6 sources.
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