Southern University at Baton Rouge

Theory, Policy and Practice EMCJ 511B

Jessica Ganao, Ph.D.

 Fall 2020

ASSIGNMENT TITLE: Lesson 5: Kids for Cash Paper

Lesson 5

Due Date: November 24, 2020 by midnight

Learning Objectives

1. Analyze contemporary social problems in Criminal and Juvenile Justice and make recommendations for appropriate policy changes.
2. Contemporary issues and challenges related to crime prevention

Description & Purpose

The purpose of this is assignment to critically assess the impact of the juvenile justice on the lives of children. Students will critically assess the impact of the school system, the community, the juvenile justice, the courts, and the kids families on the children highlighted in this documentary.

Step-by-Step Directions

1. Watch the documentary
2. Take notes as you watch the documentary on themes you see throughout.
3. Decide on a theme. Get approval only if you choose a theme I did not list.
4. Do some research on the theme using Academic Search Complete on the SUBR’s library’s webpage.
5. Write the paper using the guidelines and template provided below.

Assessment

See below

Materials and Technology Needed

1. The documentary itself
2. The documentary discussion guide
3. The articles you pull
4. The guidelines
5. The template
6. The rubric

Guidelines for Kids for Cash Paper

1. Use at least 5 referee articles
2. Use the template to write paper
3. Paper should be between 3 and 5 pages not including the cover or references
4. Use APA for in text citations and references
5. Times New Roman 12-point font
6. 1-inch margins.
7. Insert page numbers
8. Use Template to help with formatting

Choose from one of these topics for the paper:

1. The impact of incarceration on juveniles.
2. The impact of SROs and Parole Officers in the schools on juveniles?
3. What role does poverty play on juveniles?
4. How do policies on suspension and expulsion impact juvenile delinquency?
5. What are the mental health impacts of incarceration on juveniles?
6. You can choose your own topic. Use the documentary and come up with a topic based on theme you consistently saw in the documentary. If you choose this option, talk to me before you start your research.

ANSWER

Introduction

This should be 1 paragraph (maybe 2)

The first paragraph should have statistics on your main topic (have about 3 sentences of statistics). Then define terms that you are using (e.g., delinquency, SRO Then a transition sentence. Finally, a thesis sentence where you identify your three or four topics. Total of about 5 sentences.

Subheading 1 (You need to replace this heading with the name of your first theme)

2 to 3 paragraphs of information on topic 1 here

Subheading 2 (You need to replace this heading with the name of your second theme)

2 to 3 paragraphs of information on topic 2 here

Subheading 3 (You need to replace this heading with the name of your third theme)

2 to 3 paragraphs of information on topic 3 here

Conclusion

References