In answering this question, please follow these more
specific guidelines:
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How does the Scared Straight program apply ideas from deterrence and rational choice theories? Make sure you explain the ideas behind these theories, where
they come from, and how they are utilized by the program.
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Is there evidence that programs like
Scared Straight work in preventing
crime? Explain.
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Are there limitations or flaws to
these programs? What alternative approaches to reducing juvenile reoffending
would you recommend that may be more effective (if any)? What other theories
might help policy makers develop more effective intervention programs for
at-risk youth?
Provide as
much detail and evidence as possible to make your points.
Format
and References
The paper
should be 3-5 pages (not including title or reference pages), double-spaced,
with 12 font and 1” margins. The paper should include in-text citations and a
reference page in ASA or APA format.
You must
cite at least four references in the paper. These should include (a) the Posick
book, (b) the documentary film Scared
Straight, (c) and at least two peer-review/academic articles.
Make sure
to include an introductory paragraph that presents the topic of the paper and
the main point(s) you intend to make, and a conclusion paragraph that
summarizes the analysis from prior sections of the paper. Otherwise, you may
structure the paper as you wish, as long as it follows a logical organization.
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