Research Paper Topic
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Samantha Rodriguez
Post University
Course Number: CRJ 201
Professor Shepard
01-12-2025
, The reason I chose the topic of juvenile justice corrections is because my future career
path is leading me toward the path of the juvenile justice system. Juvenile corrections have many
pros and cons, which we will learn about. Most juvenile offenders aren't hardened criminals;
most are just led in the wrong direction. There are many factors as to why juveniles get arrested
and sentenced, but does that mean they should be incarcerated? Juveniles need direction and
guidance, and that's hard to achieve behind bars. So, my career goal is to help these juvenile
offenders stay out of juvenile detention centers.
When incarcerating juvenile offenders, the main goal is rehabilitation. Rehabilitation can
consist of community outreach programs, addressing treatment needs, and having age-
appropriate interventions. Even though a juvenile is behind bars, the juvenile can still receive
their high school education, and in some facilities, they can even receive college certifications.
The overall decrease in juvenile incarcerations has helped address juvenile needs and helped
them reintegrate into society with a better understanding of the path they should take upon
release. When integrating back into society, the offender may be released on probation or
electronic monitoring.
The type of detention centers these offenders can be sent to are juvenile detention centers,
long-term secure facilities, reception centers, and diagnostic centers. The state of detention
centers varies depending on where the offender is sent. Detention centers offer classes, meals,
recreation time, and counseling. All of these are beneficial in rehabilitating juvenile offenders.
When juveniles have access to education, physical fitness, and libraries, they still train
themselves for the real world outside of lock up. Offenders are required to wear uniforms and be
locked in their cells at night. Under all the good, there always comes terrible.
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Samantha Rodriguez
Post University
Course Number: CRJ 201
Professor Shepard
01-12-2025
, The reason I chose the topic of juvenile justice corrections is because my future career
path is leading me toward the path of the juvenile justice system. Juvenile corrections have many
pros and cons, which we will learn about. Most juvenile offenders aren't hardened criminals;
most are just led in the wrong direction. There are many factors as to why juveniles get arrested
and sentenced, but does that mean they should be incarcerated? Juveniles need direction and
guidance, and that's hard to achieve behind bars. So, my career goal is to help these juvenile
offenders stay out of juvenile detention centers.
When incarcerating juvenile offenders, the main goal is rehabilitation. Rehabilitation can
consist of community outreach programs, addressing treatment needs, and having age-
appropriate interventions. Even though a juvenile is behind bars, the juvenile can still receive
their high school education, and in some facilities, they can even receive college certifications.
The overall decrease in juvenile incarcerations has helped address juvenile needs and helped
them reintegrate into society with a better understanding of the path they should take upon
release. When integrating back into society, the offender may be released on probation or
electronic monitoring.
The type of detention centers these offenders can be sent to are juvenile detention centers,
long-term secure facilities, reception centers, and diagnostic centers. The state of detention
centers varies depending on where the offender is sent. Detention centers offer classes, meals,
recreation time, and counseling. All of these are beneficial in rehabilitating juvenile offenders.
When juveniles have access to education, physical fitness, and libraries, they still train
themselves for the real world outside of lock up. Offenders are required to wear uniforms and be
locked in their cells at night. Under all the good, there always comes terrible.
