i've found some clarity. i just might not go crazy. I dug this out of LaShunda's posting a couple weeks back. I think it relates to Jessica's neurological section.
Psychologists are essential in waiver hearings.Since probable rehabilitation is a major issue, evidence must first be presented that connects the crime with an identifiable psychological disorder that can be treated. Psychological testimony is also important in establishing whether the prognosis for successful treatment is good or not. Determining the length of treatment needed to effect successful rehabilitation is also important, because it must be accomplished by the juvenile's 19th birthday.
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
one flew over the coo koo's nest
i hope i don't go crazy over the next few weeks. In light of Craig Levine's comments tonight how shall we proceed?
in a confused state of mind,
*drezzy
in a confused state of mind,
*drezzy
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
group 2
For group two...
Curtis: writing and preset
LaShunda: writing and present
Natalia: editing and present
Seyron: powerpoint and present (will assist in both writing and editing on an ad hoc basis)
Curtis: writing and preset
LaShunda: writing and present
Natalia: editing and present
Seyron: powerpoint and present (will assist in both writing and editing on an ad hoc basis)
Monday, July 14, 2008
greetings my fellow americans
i want to pass along an article that i found related to neighborhood violence and peer network cultures. its framework does not follow the gang violence model, but nonetheless a unique approach.
http://www.psc.isr.umich.edu/pubs/pdf/rr05-586.pdf
lovin,
*dre
http://www.psc.isr.umich.edu/pubs/pdf/rr05-586.pdf
lovin,
*dre
Division of Labor
For group one, here are the roles we assigned ourselves:
Drea: edit and present
Javier: edit
Will: edit
Sarah: powerpoint, present and edit
Drea: edit and present
Javier: edit
Will: edit
Sarah: powerpoint, present and edit
timeline
good news everyone - although I know we feel stressed and are worried about completing our project, we are pretty much on track with where we planned to be.
so to cheer us up, I wanted to revisit our original schedule:
Date Due Content
URGENT Develop thesis
URGENT Assign roles
URGENT Begin research
Mon July 14 Checkpoint for Memo (half done)
Mon July 21 Written Memo (Rough) completed
Sun July 24 Written Memo (Final) completed
Mon July 28 Presentation Outline (Rough)
Mon July 28 PowerPoint done
Wed July 30 Dres Rehearsal
Th July 31 Presentation
So, it's the 14th, and we may not be 1/2 done, but we are close - and we will be finished with the rough draft by the end of the weekend.
So don't stress and we can do it! :)
so to cheer us up, I wanted to revisit our original schedule:
Date Due Content
URGENT Develop thesis
URGENT Assign roles
URGENT Begin research
Mon July 14 Checkpoint for Memo (half done)
Mon July 21 Written Memo (Rough) completed
Sun July 24 Written Memo (Final) completed
Mon July 28 Presentation Outline (Rough)
Mon July 28 PowerPoint done
Wed July 30 Dres Rehearsal
Th July 31 Presentation
So, it's the 14th, and we may not be 1/2 done, but we are close - and we will be finished with the rough draft by the end of the weekend.
So don't stress and we can do it! :)
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Violence rates increase for youth transferred to criminal court
Just found a great study on juveniles who are waived and violence rates. Please read the abstract below. If this helps in your research, please refer to the full article.
Abstract: The independent, nonfederal Task Force on Community Preventive Services (Task Force), which directs development of the Guide to Community Preventive Services (Community Guide), has conducted a systematic review of published scientific evidence concerning the effectiveness of laws and policies that facilitate the transfer of juveniles to the adult criminal justice system, on either preventing or reducing violence (1) among those youth who experience the adult criminal system or (2) in the juvenile population as a whole.
This review focuses on interpersonal violence. Violence may lead to the juvenile’s initial
arrest and entry into the justice system and, for those who are arrested, may be committed
subsequent to exiting the justice system. Here transfer is defined as the placement of
juveniles aged less than 18 years under the jurisdiction of the adult criminal justice system,
rather than the juvenile justice system, following arrest. Using the methods developed by
the Community Guide to conduct a systematic review of literature and provide recommen-
dations to public health decision makers, the review team found that transferring juveniles
to the adult justice system generally increases, rather than decreases, rates of violence
among transferred youth. Evidence was insufficient for the Task Force on Community
Preventive Services to determine the effect of such laws and policies in reducing violent
behavior in the overall juvenile population. Overall, the Task Force recommends against
laws or policies facilitating the transfer of juveniles from the juvenile to the adult judicial
system for the purpose of reducing violence.
www.thecommunityguide.org/violence/mcgowanarticle4.pdf
Abstract: The independent, nonfederal Task Force on Community Preventive Services (Task Force), which directs development of the Guide to Community Preventive Services (Community Guide), has conducted a systematic review of published scientific evidence concerning the effectiveness of laws and policies that facilitate the transfer of juveniles to the adult criminal justice system, on either preventing or reducing violence (1) among those youth who experience the adult criminal system or (2) in the juvenile population as a whole.
This review focuses on interpersonal violence. Violence may lead to the juvenile’s initial
arrest and entry into the justice system and, for those who are arrested, may be committed
subsequent to exiting the justice system. Here transfer is defined as the placement of
juveniles aged less than 18 years under the jurisdiction of the adult criminal justice system,
rather than the juvenile justice system, following arrest. Using the methods developed by
the Community Guide to conduct a systematic review of literature and provide recommen-
dations to public health decision makers, the review team found that transferring juveniles
to the adult justice system generally increases, rather than decreases, rates of violence
among transferred youth. Evidence was insufficient for the Task Force on Community
Preventive Services to determine the effect of such laws and policies in reducing violent
behavior in the overall juvenile population. Overall, the Task Force recommends against
laws or policies facilitating the transfer of juveniles from the juvenile to the adult judicial
system for the purpose of reducing violence.
www.thecommunityguide.org/violence/mcgowanarticle4.pdf
Great Resource for everyone
The Macarthur Foundation has a research network on adolescent development and juvenile justice. It is a great resource for all 3 groups. So if you are having trouble finding some solid research, refer to this website and see if it can answer any questions have.
http://www.adjj.org/content/page.php?cat_id=2
Good luck,
Jessica
http://www.adjj.org/content/page.php?cat_id=2
Good luck,
Jessica
For Group 2 (if interested)
Hey group 2! I know I'm not in your group but I found this interesting study from the Macarthur Foundation regarding automatic transfers and drug offenses. It looks interesting. If you want, please take a look.
Executive Summary: The Illinois Juvenile Justice Initiative, a MacArthur Models for Change grantee, spearheaded a broad coalition in support of public education and advocacy efforts to limit the automatic transfer of juvenile drug offenders to adult criminal court. As a result, in 2005, Illinois repealed the law requiring 15- and 16-year olds to be automatically tried as adults for drug offenses within 1,000 feet of schools or public housing. Now, a study by the Initiative (PDF) on the impact of the repeal finds that the number of youth automatically sent to adult courts has been lowered by two-thirds, and there has been no increase in juvenile court caseloads. Illinois is one of the four core states along with Pennsylvania, Louisiana, and Washington participating in the Models for Change initiative, which aims to create successful and replicable models for juvenile justice system reform.
Executive Summary: The Illinois Juvenile Justice Initiative, a MacArthur Models for Change grantee, spearheaded a broad coalition in support of public education and advocacy efforts to limit the automatic transfer of juvenile drug offenders to adult criminal court. As a result, in 2005, Illinois repealed the law requiring 15- and 16-year olds to be automatically tried as adults for drug offenses within 1,000 feet of schools or public housing. Now, a study by the Initiative (PDF) on the impact of the repeal finds that the number of youth automatically sent to adult courts has been lowered by two-thirds, and there has been no increase in juvenile court caseloads. Illinois is one of the four core states along with Pennsylvania, Louisiana, and Washington participating in the Models for Change initiative, which aims to create successful and replicable models for juvenile justice system reform.
Report for Subgroups 3
Information about subgroup 3:
We are meeting today at 11pm! This meeting will be very brief becuase we will simply be turning in our summaries of our individual research assigments. We will get a copy of our findings to LaShunda and Sarah for the main paper.
Other subgroup leaders for the 1st and 2nd groups WE SHOULD MEET to make sure all subgroups are on one accord!
Also Kim H., Curtis, and I are still trying to schedule meetings in DC.
We are meeting today at 11pm! This meeting will be very brief becuase we will simply be turning in our summaries of our individual research assigments. We will get a copy of our findings to LaShunda and Sarah for the main paper.
Other subgroup leaders for the 1st and 2nd groups WE SHOULD MEET to make sure all subgroups are on one accord!
Also Kim H., Curtis, and I are still trying to schedule meetings in DC.
Possible Recommendations
Last Meeting we agreed that two suggestions we should explore further are:
1- Delayed rulings to allow time for maturation
2- Abolishing "zero-tolerance" drug policies in inner city schools so that minorities are not disproportionately targeted for drug-related crimes
1- Delayed rulings to allow time for maturation
2- Abolishing "zero-tolerance" drug policies in inner city schools so that minorities are not disproportionately targeted for drug-related crimes
Delegations
group 1-
origins of justice in waiver
prevention programs
restorative justice
group 2-
summary of current statute
bills and legislation
Costs of waiver process and having juvenile in adult prison
non-english speaking resources
why does dmc exist? who is most affected?
neurological studies
re-entry programs
recidivism
imprisonment/ sentencing
possibility of rehabilitation
origins of justice in waiver
prevention programs
restorative justice
group 2-
summary of current statute
bills and legislation
Costs of waiver process and having juvenile in adult prison
non-english speaking resources
why does dmc exist? who is most affected?
neurological studies
re-entry programs
recidivism
imprisonment/ sentencing
possibility of rehabilitation
D.C. meetings?
Hello,
Kim (Harris) and Curtis, have we set up any meetings for our time in D.C.? Should we compile a list of questions or establish who will be attending the meetings?
Kim (Harris) and Curtis, have we set up any meetings for our time in D.C.? Should we compile a list of questions or establish who will be attending the meetings?
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