Read newspaper article “Youth gets prison term” from the Telegram

& Gazette (distributed in class).

Provide the following information in your paper (using the noted format)…

CASE ANALYSIS: Based on the fact that the Juvenile Court is concerned with #1 “the best interests of the child”, and #2 “the safety of the community”,
what is your interpretation of the sentence imposed in this case, as to how these two concerns are addressed?

OPINION: Explain your personal view and position, in general, as it relates to juveniles and delinquency… are you a liberal or a conservative?Are you a supporter of punishment or of treatment?

AND

Explain your opinion of the sentence in this case. Do you agree or disagree with the sentence and why. Use critical thinking skills and support your answer with relevant information (quotes from course textbook and other sources.)

Format: Microsoft Word program generated, using Times New Roman 12 point font.

Cover/Title page as follows (locate in the middle of the page)…

Submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements of

JUST-1105-W01 Juvenile Justice System & Process

Paper #1

Due date: 03-05-2017

Your Name Here

Main part of the paper, use the format noted above.

Single spacing (except as noted in APA instructions for References).

Works Cited page (mandatory) for any quoted/cited material (including the news

article) and include as the final page. Use APA (American Psychological

Association) format.

Category: Essays