Justice System Position Paper

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Running Head: Justice System Position PaperJustice System Position PaperNameUniversityCourse NameDateInstructor NameFinal Project: Justice System Position PaperDiscuss the importance of rehabilitation programs within the juvenile justice system. How dothese programs compare to traditional punitive measures in terms of long-term effectiveness andcost-efficiency? Include examples of rehabilitation programs that have proven successful andexplain the impact they have on juvenile offenders. (Word count: 1500-2000 words)

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The criminal justice system is designed to punish those that have broken the lawand protectsociety from them.Many will go to court, receivea jail sentence, do the time, and are released.Crime is often followed by punishment. There are important factors that must be considered.While punishment is a good thing to be set for a crime, are these prisoners really learning fromtheir mistakes? This is why rehabilitation programs are important. It is essential that people learnfrom their mistakes. They must take the correct path to ensure that they do not repeat the offense.Rehabilitation programs can help to make sure this is possible. While in a rehabilitation program,one can receive counseling, work experience, and education. Theseprograms can help them toimprovethemselves as well as others.Punishment should not be abolished complete. Punishmentshould still remain for those that show no remorse for their actions and for repeat offenders.The juvenile justice system should focus on rehabilitation programs. Juveniles will leadby example. Those that commit a crime may do so for reason or another. Many are often shownlittle attention in the home or have underlying problems that stem from their home environment.Juvenile offenders will often act out to receive attention or acceptance.Punishment is necessary,although simply putting them in a cell may not be enough.Rehabilitation programs will givethese juvenilesthe attention that they may not have received elsewhere.Law enforcement works hard to ensure the safety of the communities that they protect.Gang violence is a growing problem in many cities across the United States. Juvenile offendersare often affiliated with gang activity. Law enforcement plays an active role to fight against gangviolence. When a juvenile offender is sentenced to a rehabilitation program and succeeds, it willtake one more offender offthe streets.There is a new juvenile hall in San Mateo County that

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