Combatting Juvenile Delinquency

Preparation

Research two local programs (Note: If no local program is available, you may explore programs from neighboring areas or nearby cities) that address juvenile delinquency in your community. Look at their strategies, partnerships, and influence on at-risk youth.

You can start your research by exploring the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDPLinks to an external site. website, where you can find information, resources, reports, and data related to various programs and initiatives.

To discover local youth services programs, conduct an internet search using the format “Youth services programs in Maryland ” (e.g., “Youth services programs in Georgia

Instructions:

Examine two programs that address juvenile delinquency and their strategies to influence at-risk youth in or near your community.

• Propose two to three innovative ways to enhance and improve the effectiveness of the two programs you chose to examine.

Explore the challenges schools encounter daily in fostering positive student behavior and ensuring safety for students, teachers, and staff.

Investigate how exposure to substance abuse and mental health challenges among family members within the home can affect a juvenile’s behavior, academic performance, and social interactions.

Cite at least 3 credible sources in Strayer Writing Style (SWS) format.