Courts and Sentencing

Question 1

Please in a minimum of 600 words 4 questions complete this essay in an APA format minimum 3 sources

If you were a state legislator, and you had the opportunity to rework the juvenile justice system, would it be to the advantage of the taxpayer and the juveniles to split the juvenile courts into two sections? For example, one section would handle status offenders, and one section would handle juvenile delinquents.

• Address the following in 600–900 words:
  • Would it be to the advantage of the taxpayer and the juveniles to split the juvenile courts into two sections? Explain in detail why or why not.
    • How would the system decide who would go to a juvenile delinquency court and who would go to a status offender court? Explain.
    • Specifically, what would be the advantages? What would be the disadvantages?
    • Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages? Why or why not?
• Remember to fully support your arguments with scholarly resources.
• Be sure to reference all sources using APA style.

Question 2

You are a juvenile justice consultant creating a proposal that will be presented to the state legislature concerning the future of the juvenile justice system.

Create a 10- to 15-slide Microsoft^® PowerPoint^® presentation, including speaker notes, detailing your proposal. Address recommendations for all aspects of the system, including:

• Community involvement
• Law enforcement
• Courts and sentencing
• Corrections

Include a justification for the system based on history, trends, causation theories, and potential for reform.

Contact your instructor for approval if you wish to use a different presentation delivery method, such as Prezi.

Format your presentation consistent with APA guidelines.