Crj 301 week 5 final paper

Ashford 6: – Week 5 – Final Paper

Treatment versus Punishment – That is the Question!
 

When looking at the relationship between social justice and juvenile justice, there are two over arching concepts when addressing juvenile delinquency – treatment and punishment. These two concepts have driven a cycle of changes in the juvenile justice system over the years. Your task is to support your premise that your state or city should either implement a philosophy of treatment or punishment for juvenile offenders for a specific crime or criminal justice issue identified in your paper.

1. Explain the differences between the treatment and      punishment concepts. Build the case for which one you believe has the      stronger position based on your research and the crime or criminal justice      issue you selected to study. 
2. Review the juvenile crime statistics between three      cities or states in three different parts of the country (e.g., Boston,      Chicago, and Seattle) for a crime or criminal justice issue. Incorporate a      graphic display to present your findings. Be sure to include at least      three demographic items, such as gender, ethnicity, race, education, or      socio-economic status, in your analysis. Ensure you standardize your data      (i.e., 1:1000; 1:10,000; or 1: 100,000) and incorporate the scale in a key      for each chart. 
3. Identify the prevailing thought in the city or state:      Is it treatment or punishment? Analyze the differences in the recidivism      rates between the cities or states you have selected? Is recidivism the      best indicator of success or failure or should we use a different      indicator? 
4. In chapters 2 and 3 of the text, our author addresses      biological, psychological and sociological theories to help explain      juvenile delinquency. Evaluate which of these theories would best support      your thesis. 
5. Support which juvenile justice intervention strategy      would be effective to counter the crime or criminal justice issue based on      your research? 
6. Conclude with a summary of which concept (treatment or      punishment) best supports the over arching concept of social justice? 

 The paper must be ten to twelve pages in length and formatted according to APA style. You must use at least six scholarly resources (at least four of which must be found in the Ashford Online Library) other than the textbook to support your claims. Cite your sources within the text of your paper and on the reference page. For information regarding APA, including samples and tutorials, visit the Ashford Writing Center, located within the Learning Resources tab on the left navigation toolbar, in your online course.
 

Writing the Final Paper
The Final Paper:

1. Must be ten to twelve double-spaced pages in length,      and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing      Center. 
2. Must include a title page with the following: 
   1. Title of paper 
   2. Student’s name 
   3. Course name and number 
   4. Instructor’s name 
   5. Date submitted 
3. Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a      succinct thesis statement. 
4. Must address the topic of the paper with critical      thought. 
5. Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis. 
6. Must use at least six scholarly resources, including a      minimum of four from the Ashford University Library. 
7. Must document all sources in APA style, as outlined in      the Ashford Writing Center. 
8. Must include a separate reference page, formatted      according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. 

 Carefully review the Grading Rubric for the criteria that will be used to evaluate your assignment.