What is the basis for legal term juvenile

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ESSAY 1

We learned about the basis for distinguishing juveniles from adults, what makes some behaviors "delinquent," and how juvenile offender data and records are handled. For your Unit 1 Complete assignment, write a narrative essay (minimum 1200 words) in which you address and discuss the questions and statements listed below. Use at least three scholarly sources and remember to demonstrate a thorough understanding of the READ and ATTEND sections in your essay.

What is the basis for the legal term 'juvenile' and what determines the age of maturity (becoming an adult) for the purposes of criminal acts? Include why this age may vary by rental.

What is 'delinquency'? Explain the difference between 'status offenses' and 'delinquent offenses'.

In your essay, provide an overview of expunged records for juveniles, its importance, and the reasoning for it being necessary.

Use your text and the internet to research the case of People v. Smith 470 NW2d 70). After explaining the facts, issue, and court holding in this case, discuss your opinion on the use of expunged juvenile records during sentencing of an adult. Include what your specific state's laws are concerning the expungement and use of juvenile convictions to sentence an adult, as well.

ESSAY 2.

We learned about the factors that impact juvenile behavior, and social influences such as gangs. For your Unit 2 Complete assignment, write a narrative essay (minimum 1200 words) in which you address and discuss the questions and statements listed below. Use at least three scholarly sources and remember to demonstrate a thorough understanding of the READ and ATTEND sections in your essay.

How do factors like poverty, family structure, and the influence of peers impact juvenile delinquency?

What drives some juveniles to join gangs?

Read the National Gang Center Bulletin for November of 2010 and give a basic overview of the statistics provided, as well as the recommendations for combating gang activity in schools.

Find the statistics for juvenile gang activity in the largest city in your state and give an overview of your findings. If you were appointed the new Chief of Police for the city you researched, what would you implement in order to combat the problem you found?

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