Week 3 RJA

Week 3 RJA

Research Topic Exploration -

The discussions that are emerging around my topic are mostly centered around the idea that jail may be too harsh for children so probation may be a better alternative. Juvenile probation seems to be a fairly controversial topic primarily because it deals with children not adults.

Some of the key players and/or groups that are interested in my topic are the judicial system, therapists, government officials, lawyers, probation officers, bureau of justice, and pretty much anyone involved in the criminal justice program.

The subtopics that emerged in discussions of my topic were the effectiveness of incarceration, the requirements of probation and juvenile crime rates.

Research Topic Focus -

success rate

requirements

too harsh for children

keeping people in the system

effectiveness

probation officers

alternatives to probation

jail vs. probation

scared straight

Research Question -

Is probation effective?

Is there a better alternative to probation?

What has the better success rate - jail or probation?

Is jail a good option because it may lead to a "scared straight" effect?

Are the requirements for probation too strict?

Is probation just a way to keep people in the system?

What is the success rate for probation?

Are probation officers effective?

Are the requirements for probation too harsh for children?

Is it too hard to get off of probation?