Revision of Phase 4 Key Assignment Review off teacher and others
Jim, from the Phase 4 Key Assignment, has decided to stay in the 21st century. He has not been able to stay out of trouble and has broken into 2 homes and stolen the following items:
- The keys to a new car
- Five hundred dollars in cash
- An expensive watch
Again, he has come to the attention of the juvenile justice system. In this court, there are 2 opposing factors. The first factor depends upon a purely psychological view. The second factor depends upon a purely sociological view. These 2 factors will argue in court why he fits their reasoning of why he committed the crime.
Assignment Guidelines
- Based on instructor feedback and peer review, revise your Phase 4 Key Assignment accordingly.
- Next, add to your Key Assignment by addressing the following questions in 500–750 words:
- Which psychological theory best explains Jim’s behavior? Discuss in detail, your reasons for this choice. Discuss the type of treatments Jim may receive for this particular theory.
- Which sociological theory best explains Jim’s behavior ? Discuss in detail, your reasons for this choice. Discuss the type of treatments Jim may receive for this particular theory.
- Be sure to reference all sources using APA style.
What Teacher had to say about the Key outline done:
Great outline, Rebecca. Don’t forget to address theories that might help explain juvenile behavior for both periods.
Key review previously done:
History of the Criminal Justice System
1. Introduction
Opening Statement: Treatment of young people in the 21st Century American justice system has evolved significantly across the centuries.
Thesis: The Criminal justice system has experienced significant changes across centuries, from an era without differences between the adult and juvenile system to one in which juveniles have a better opportunity for reform away from the harsh adult justice system.
2. Body
i. The juvenile system in colonial America
a. Juveniles treated similarly to adults
b. Common law based on previous sentences used as opposed to laws developed in anticipation of certain crimes (Friedman & Hayden, 2017)
– Jim’s sentence for his charges would be based on the justice’s perception of the case and sentence offered to previous similar cases of breaking and entering.
ii. Juvenile system in 21st century America
a. A clear distinction between adult and juvenile justice systems in the 21st-century American justice system
b. Legal standards used as a basis in trials involving minors which guarantees consistency in cases involving certain forms of crime
– Jim’s sentence in the 21st century would be consistent with legal provisions and similar cases that the court has presided on involving juveniles
iii. Comparison between the period
a. Development of professionalism in handling juvenile cases
– The contemporary society understands that different factors contribute to delinquencies among juveniles compared to adults, and influencing positive change would require varied approaches to reforming the individuals
b. Improved training and research on appropriate criminal justice policies for adults and juveniles
– The juvenile justice system receives guidance from well-researched policies on dealing with young people as opposed to dependence on judges’ assessments in colonial America
3. Conclusion
Restatement of a thesis based on the paper’s body paragraphs
Closing statement: increasing research on juvenile delinquency has the potential to improve the juvenile justice system even further.
References
Friedman, L. M., & Hayden, G. M. (2017). American law: An introduction. New York: Oxford University Press.
Take the first part of that, where you looked at the 2 different systems of colonial period and modern day, and you kind of compared and contrasted those and how the two process worked in both of those periods. Now add to it a psychological theory and psychological theory. Before just listed theories, didn’t have to provide detail or go in depth with it. This week Identify a psychological theory and a sociological theory, explain that theory, and explain why that theory best defines Jim’s delinquent behavior, and if there is any type of treatment available based on the theory chosen. Add it to the second paper, not the Key assignment part I sent first, don’t start from scratch, just add to it.
Examples:
◻ Psychological Theories: Behavioral Theory, Psychodynamic Theory, Cognitive Theory
◼ Preconventional level, Conventional level, Post-conventional level
◻ Sociological Theory: Strain Theory, Social Learning Theory, Control Theory
◻ Labeling Theory
I forgot instead of what I said the teacher said before, this should have been what was said for that paper by here to help with this one.
Hi Rebecca :
Total points earned (rounded): 135 out of 150 (90%).
Task Requirements points earned: 37.5 out of 37.5 (100%).
Demonstration and application of knowledge points earned: 70.13 out of 82.5 (85%).
Academic writing and format points earned: 27 out of 30 (90%).
Strengths: Good work on this project. You provide in-depth, detailed information, for both eras and do a good job of providing insight on how our system is a bit more complex today. Interesting details around breaking and entering during the day vs. at night during the Colonial Period. .
Opportunities for improvement: The criminal procedures part of your paper revolves around the adult system and we need to focus on the juvenile system. We are also missing details on theories and prevention. Lastly, we are missing a lot of in-text support especially when discussing the offense occurring during the day as opposed to night. .
Additional Comments: Good information is being provided in this paper. You show a clear understanding of each era and how they differ but your break down of the criminal proceedings revolves around the adult system, not the juvenile system. We are also missing details on prevention/intervention and theories. Lastly, be sure you are providing in-text support to all information that is not original to you.
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Introduction
The treatment of young people in the justice system of America in this 21ST century has actually evolved. The juvenile legal status is like the concept of childhood itself (Harris, 2014). The juvenile system was established in the last century mainly for children that were perceived as mini-adults are being attempted to be punished as adults. The Criminal justice system has experienced significant changes across centuries, from an era without differences between the adult and juvenile system to one in which juveniles have a better opportunity for reform away from the harsh adult justice system.
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