Juveniles and Sanctions

APA Style
300 words per topic
2 peer-reviewed resources per topic

  
Topic 1: Juvenile Probation
What is the purpose of juvenile probation? Identify some conditions of probation and discuss the responsibilities of the juvenile probation officer.
Topic 2: Alternative Sanctions
Many programs employing alternative sanctions have been designed to break the pattern of delinquency early or otherwise address juvenile offending through meaningful programming, frequently outside of the formal correctional environment. Please identify a program that employs alternative sanctions for juvenile offenders and describe the program to the class. In your description, please include the theoretical premise behind the program, as well as any outcome metrics to support efficacy of the program. Do not forget to cite your sources.
Topic 3: Census of Juveniles in Residential Placement: Data Comparisons
Using the Easy Access to the Census of Juveniles in Residential Placement website, you are to use the Easy Access site to compare data for the United States and your home state (North Carolina) for the years 2012 and 2015.
What were the highest rate of offenses in North Carolina? What were percentages of these offenses as compared to the United States? Did any of the data that you reviewed surprise you?