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Assignment Prompt
This case study assignment will assess your progress with meeting the following course objectives.
- Explain the scope and nature of juvenile delinquency.
- Analyze biological, psychological and sociological theoretical explanations for juvenile crimes.
- Assess the influence of gender, family, and social forces on juvenile behavior.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of the juvenile justice system in preventing crime and rehabilitating offenders.
For this assignment, you will write a case study that analyzes the scope, causes, and effectiveness of the juvenile justice system with respect to a particular type of crime commonly committed by juveniles.
ROBBERY IS THE CASE STUDY TOPIC
Follow these steps to complete the case study.
- Identify a type of crime commonly committed by juveniles.
- Research the scope of juvenile crime and the types of crimes that juveniles commonly commit (assault, breaking and entering, drug possession, drug sales, robbery, vandalism, larceny, etc.).
- You must use the National Report on Youth and the Juvenile System 2022 as one of your primary sources of data/information for this assignment. Youth and the Juvenile Justice System: 2022 National Report | Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (ojp.gov)
- Analyze five different theories, influences, and/or social forces that are common root causes or contributing factors to juveniles committing the type of crime that you’ve chosen.
- Provide a well-reasoned evaluation of the effectiveness of the juvenile justice system in deterring crime, rehabilitating offenders, and providing relief to the victims of the crime addressed in the case study.
- Conclude the case study with three recommendations for improving the juvenile justice system.
Assignment Guidelines
- Use our Case Study Template to set up your paper: Attached below
- Your case study should be between 1,500-2,000 words.
- Please write your paper in the APA format. As part of your research, you should refer to the course material for supporting evidence, and you must also use at least four credible, outside sources. Cite all of your sources using APA format as well.
- Please include a mix of both primary and secondary sources, with at least one source from a scholarly peer-reviewed journal. If you use any Study.com lessons as sources, please also cite them in APA (including the lesson title and instructor’s name). As noted above, you must use the National Report on Youth and the Juvenile System 2022 as one of your primary sources of data/information for this assignment. Youth and the Juvenile Justice System: 2022 National Report | Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (ojp.gov)
- Primary sources are first-hand accounts such as interviews, advertisements, speeches, company documents, statements, and press releases published by the company in question.
- Secondary sources come from peer-reviewed scholarly journals, such as the Journal of Management. You may use like JSTOR, Google Scholar, and Social Science Research Network to find articles from these journals. Secondary sources may also come from reputable websites with .gov, .edu, or .org in the domain. (Wikipedia is not a reputable source, though the sources listed in Wikipedia articles may be acceptable.)
If you’re unsure about how to use APA format for your paper and sources, please see the following lessons:
What is APA Format? – Style & Definition – Lesson | Study.com
APA Citation | Format, Usage & Examples – Lesson | Study.com
Before You Submit
When you are done writing your case study, we suggest taking some time to check for any errors or to add some final touches. We also suggest that you use online plagiarism checkers such as to make sure that your case study is not too similar to any existing materials. Plagiarized submissions will NOT be graded.
Use of AI Tools is not authorized for this assignment.
The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools, via website, app, or any other access, is not permitted for this assignment. Representing work created by AI as your own is plagiarism and will be prosecuted as such.
How to Submit Your Papers
How to Submit Your Papers
When you are ready to submit your written papers, please attach your case study as Microsoft Word, PDF, or Text document. If you are not satisfied with the score you receive on your papers, you may revise or rewrite your papers and resubmit them for grading.
View Rubric
Juvenile Delinquency: Case StudyJuvenile Delinquency: Case StudyCriteriaRatingsPtsIntroduction
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15 to >13.5 pts
Excellent
Introduction is comprehensive and complete as to the type of crime chosen, its elements, and the scope and impact of this crime when committed by juvenile offenders.
13.5 to >7.5 pts
Proficient
Introduction is substantially complete as to the type of crime chosen, its elements, and the scope and impact of this crime when committed by juvenile offenders.
7.5 to >5 pts
Needs improvement
Introduction is incomplete and lacks details as to the type of crime chosen, its elements, and the scope and impact of this crime when committed by juvenile offenders.
5 to >0 pts
Below Standards
Introduction is missing or incomplete as to the type of crime chosen, its elements, and the scope and impact of this crime when committed by juvenile offenders.
/ 15 pts
Root causes & Contributing Factors
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25 to >22.5 pts
Excellent
Identification and analysis of 5 different theories, influences, and/or social forces that are common root causes or contributing factors to juveniles committing the type of crime chosen. Analysis is correct, comprehensive, and complete.
22.5 to >12.5 pts
Proficient
Identification and analysis of 5 different theories, influences, and/or social forces that are common root causes or contributing factors to juveniles committing the type of crime chosen. Analysis is substantially complete and correct.
12.5 to >7.5 pts
Needs improvement
Identification and analysis of 5 different theories, influences, and/or social forces that are common root causes or contributing factors to juveniles committing the type of crime chosen is lacking in detail and development.
7.5 to >0 pts
Below Standards
Identification and analysis of 5 different theories, influences, and/or social forces that are common root causes or contributing factors to juveniles committing the type of crime chosen is missing.
/ 25 pts
Evaluation of the Juvenile Justice System
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25 to >22.5 pts
Excellent
The case study is a comprehensive analysis and evaluation of juvenile recidivism and the effectiveness of the system in deterring crime, rehabilitating offenders, and providing relief to the victims.
22.5 to >12.5 pts
Proficient
The case study is a well-reasoned evaluation of juvenile recidivism and the effectiveness of the system in deterring crime, rehabilitating offenders, and providing relief to the victims.
12.5 to >7.5 pts
Needs improvement
The case study only briefly discusses juvenile recidivism and the effectiveness of the system in deterring crime, rehabilitating offenders, and providing relief to the victims.
7.5 to >0 pts
Below Standards
The case study fails to evaluate juvenile recidivism and the effectiveness of the system in deterring crime, rehabilitating offenders, and providing relief to the victims.
/ 25 pts
Recommendation
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20 to >18 pts
Excellent
Recommendation for improvements in the juvenile justice system are comprehensive, detailed, and well- supported.
18 to >10 pts
Proficient
Recommendation for improvements in the juvenile justice system are substantially complete and supported by research.
10 to >6.67 pts
Needs improvement
Recommendation for improvements in the juvenile justice system are present, but lacking in detail and supporting research.
6.67 to >0 pts
Below Standards
Recommendation for improvements in the juvenile justice system are incomplete or missing.
/ 20 pts
Structure, Organization, & Mechanics
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15 to >13.5 pts
Excellent
Submission has no or very few errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, and syntax. Organization and detail are vivid and precise to impact readability and the articulation of main ideas.
13.5 to >7.5 pts
Proficient
Submission has few errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, and syntax. Organization supports readability and main ideas are identifiable.
7.5 to >5 pts
Needs improvement
Submission has several errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, and syntax. Organization negatively impacts readability.
5 to >0 pts
Below Standards
Submission has major errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, and syntax. Organization confuses the reader and prevents understanding.