Peer relation is a subject that is notorious for receiving much blame from parents with juvenile offenders or delinquents. Many parents feel that their children never would have gotten in trouble with the law if it had not been for their “good-for-nothing” friends. Is an adolescent’s circle of friends and peers such a predominant influence? ...
Donating a car, motor home, motorcycle or boat to a charity organization is not only an act of kindness but it can also help with your taxes. Dallas has many organizations that will accept your vehicle, running or not, but two organizations stand out: Texans Can! and Charity Motors. Texans Can! Cars for Kids The ...
Since the 1980s, several U.S. states have embraced an unusual method of dealing with juvenile criminals. In those states, offenders under the age of 18 can be sentenced to serve time in special “boot camps” instead of traditional detention facilities. However, those camps have become highly controversial; while some observers praise them for instilling good ...
Perhaps the highest hurdle in front of juvenile offender rehabilitation lies with in the system itself. Negative experiences with custody and detainment specifically may effect the ability of the juvenile offender to rehabilitate. The nation’s first juvenile court convened in Chicago, on July 3, 1899. Social reformers who pushed for the court believed in the ...
Everyday in the news you hear of someone being raped, killed, or assaulted. These days, the victims are all too often innocent children. What kind of sick minded adult could do such a thing to a child many might ask. While there are plenty of sick, abusive, pedophile, and child harming adults, there are also ...
After completing my degree requirements I would like to find work as a juvenile officer. Those already working in this career include people with years of experience in juvenile corrections and/or those with four-year degrees in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Psychology, Sociology, or Social Work. They generally have good verbal and written communication skills. Juvenile officers ...
