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High Risk Youth, 2007.
This paper uses psychological and sociological theories to identify and discuss high-risk juveniles likely to re-offend.
2,487 words (approx. 9.9 pages), 10 sources, APA, £ 53.95
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In this article, the writer notes that theories on rehabilitation universally suggest that younger offenders are more likely to be "cured" than older, hardened criminals. At the same time, the writer points out that most young criminals mature out of crime, and are no longer a risk to society. Due to the limited nature of funds and resources for correctional systems, it is important to identify which offenders will be most likely to benefit from intensive correctional interventions. This paper attempts to define real-world solutions for identifying these youth. The paper is heavily researched and relies on citations from many sources, plus each section is headed with a relevant quote from literature to tie ideas together. Paper was graded 100% in a 400-level criminology class.
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"Criminal justice sanctions for young offenders are constantly under scrutiny by lawmakers, the public, and the press. Society demands justice, a concept generally defined as both retribution and rehabilitation in the case of juveniles. Historically, most young offenders either age out of crime, or find that a single experience with the juvenile justice system is enough to set them on the right path. For those juveniles who do not respond to their first experience with the criminal justice system, society must then weigh long-term incarceration or the application of specific interventions designed to prevent further criminality. The difficulty in identifying these individuals lies in the psychological immaturity of young offenders who are easily influenced by factors that may not follow them into adulthood. This paper offers suggestions for identifying juveniles who present the highest risk of reoffense."
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At-Risk Youth, 2004.
Examines the problems of at-risk youths, those who are most in danger of progressing to a career in juvenile delinquency.
1,758 words (approx. 7.0 pages), 10 sources, APA, £ 40.95
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The first part of this paper looks at the formal definitions of the terms ?at-risk youth? and ?juvenile delinquency.? The next part then examines the factors that contribute to the growing number of at-risk youth, such as abuse and addiction. In the last part, this paper looks at various programs created to address the problem of at-risk and delinquent youths. The paper also argues that, because such problems are largely the result of socio-economic factors, the only effective way to address the problems of at-risk youth and to stem youth delinquency is through programs that address these combined factors as a whole.
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"The category of "at risk youth" has become a catchall phrase in recent years, having been applied to juvenile criminals, teenage mothers, adolescents with behavioral problems and high school dropouts. To define the category, however, experts like Caram (2002) limit this category to youth who are not yet in "serious trouble." In line with Caram, Resnick and Burt (1996) define the at risk category as the presence of "negative antecedent conditions" which make the youth vulnerable to criminal behavior. These antecedents are further worsened by negative behaviors and experiences that these youth often encounter in their lives."
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Mentoring of At-Risk Youth, 2007.
A comparison of the effects of mentoring or not mentoring at-risk youth in terms of graduation percentages.
10,000 words (approx. 40.0 pages), 89 sources, MLA, £ 144.95
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This dissertation looks at the difference between at-risk youth that are mentored and at-risk youth that are not mentored and attempts to determine whether there is a difference between the two groups based on their graduation percentages. The paper hypothesizes that there will be a difference between these two groups and that mentoring these at-risk youth affects them strongly in their understanding of life and its obligations and their willingness to graduate.
Table of Contents:
Abstract
Chapter One: Introduction
Introduction to the Problem
Background of the Study
Statement of the Problem
Purpose of the Study
Research Question and Hypotheses
Nature of the Study
Significance of the Study
Definition of Terms
Assumptions and Limitations
Organization of the Remaining Chapters of the Proposal
Chapter Two: Literature Review
Introduction
Rationale for the Research
Theoretical Framework
Research Question's Relationship to Major Literature Themes
Developmental Support for Alternative Hypotheses Generation: Quantitative Analysis
Synthesized Research in Theme Area One - Mentoring Programs
Synthesis of Research for Theme Area Two - Other Mentoring Options
Summary: Contribution of This Research to the Field of Study
Chapter Three: Methodology
Philosophy of the Researcher: Quantitative Methodology
Theoretical Framework
Research Design Strategy
Sampling Design
Measures
Data Collection Procedures
Data Analysis
Limitations of Methodology
Expected Findings and Ethical Issues
Time-lines
Philosophy of the Researcher: Qualitative Methodology
Theoretical Framework
Research Design Strategy
Sampling Design
Measures
Data Collection Procedures
Data Analysis
Limitations of Methodology
Expected Findings and Ethical Issues
Time-lines
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"These mentoring programs have succeeded so well in schools and communities across the country that they are also being considered and used where the juvenile justice system is concerned. Other options for juvenile offenders are adult courts and boot camps, but research has shown that mentoring programs, over the long-run, provide better outcomes than any of the other options for these juvenile offenders (Henriques, 1997). This also ties very strongly into the previously discussed issue of school-community mentoring programs, because those in the juvenile justice system believe that the juvenile offenders have been failed by both their schools and their communities when they turn to crime, drugs, and violence (Henriques, 1997). This may not be the case with every youth, but overall the statistics for the juvenile offender population lean heavily toward youth that are minority and/or disadvantaged in some way due to poverty, gangs, or other problems (Townsel, 1997)."
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At-Risk Youth, 2007.
This paper addresses the needs of at-risk youth, defined for this paper as learning disabled minority students.
1,764 words (approx. 7.1 pages), 9 sources, MLA, £ 40.95
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The paper focuses on learning disabled minority students who possess social, economic and academic problems that challenge their ability to succeed in college and within a professional or career context. The paper discusses how multiple problems and conflicts face the minority learning disabled community. The paper shows how despite the Disabilities Act of 1973, minority students with learning disabilities still face many barriers to their success and well being. The paper presents strategies for successful integration and concludes that it is vital for educators, family members, employers and community members to avoid labeling this at-risk population and to instead focus on the abilities these students have to offer their communities and families.
Outline:
At-Risk Community Overview
Overview Strategic Plan for Engaging Community
Strategies for Integration
Conclusions/Recommendations
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"An ecological systems perspective suggests that a family-centered approach represents a new paradigm for sociologists interested in shifting away from medical models to discover new methods for diagnosing and treating problems within families using an ecological model (Connard & Novick, 1996). This model provides the foundation for a family centered approach which focuses on the following elements: creating effective partnerships within the family context, supporting family and child development through enhanced relationships, building the community environment surrounding families to provide education, resources and support and linking families with community support programs so that participation between the family and community is two way."
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Pastoral Counseling and At Risk Youth, 2002.
Examines the role of pastoral conseling on at-risk teens.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 5 sources, £ 31.95
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Counseling has been one part of the ministry of pastoral care within Christianity since new testament times and within Judaism for longer. More recently in America and then in Europe it has become explicitly recognized in the movement for pastoral care and counseling and in the specific work of specialist pastoral counselors and psychotherapists. The American Association of Pastoral Counselors fosters the work of individual therapists and of counseling services and agencies throughout North America. In Britain, the Westminster Pastoral Foundation and its affiliate centers are most representative of specialist pastoral counseling. Furthermore, the theories of the human and social sciences and the techniques of counseling have spread widely amongst pastors of all persuasions, clerical and lay. The pastoral care and counseling associations in many countries, including African and Asian states, endeavor to relate the insights of relevant secular disciplines to those of theology in the Judeo-Christian tradition. It is the purpose of this paper to examine the relationship between pastoral counseling and care for at-risk adolescents
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Youth At Risk and Juvenile Crime, 2005.
A look at what society could and should do to help youth at risk keep away from juvenile crime.
1,741 words (approx. 7.0 pages), 8 sources, MLA, £ 40.95
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This paper examines two differing attitudes towards deterring juvenile crime in Florida: The state agency that deals with juvenile offenders, and Janet Reno, ex-Attorney General of the United States. The state agencies wish to protect the public at all costs by minimizing youth crime, but not to work on the problem of the youth itself. It explains how this differs form Janet Reno who advocates focusing on youth at risk, in particular devising educational settings where troubled youth can receive counseling and have an opportunity to rekindle an interest in learning.
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"The public has a strong interest in how juvenile offenders are handled, because some juveniles have committed horrific crimes. For example, in 2004 Robert Acuna, then 17 years old, was convicted of executing two elderly neighbors "execution style." He then stole their car. The jurors had to consider whether there were any factors, such as his young age, that should argue for any kind of leniency (Liptak, 2005). However, court observers noted that his courtroom behavior may have worked against him. The prosecutor, Renee Magee, described him as "nonchalant" and laughing at inappropriate times. She said, "He still didn't quite get the magnitude of everything he did." (Liptak, 2005)"
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Vocational Training for Youth at Risk, 2007.
This paper discusses vocational education and mentoring as it pertains to a specific American school system.
11,924 words (approx. 47.7 pages), 89 sources, APA, £ 165.95
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This paper deals primarily with vocational education and mentoring as it pertains to the Duval County school system, and discusses some of the problems that many individuals face when they do not get the education that they need to move into a proper career. The first chapter examines the statement of the problem and provides detail about why a study of this nature is necessary. It also discusses the research objectives that were created by the researcher and ensures that there is a thorough understanding of what will be studied.
In chapter two, the literature on the subject is reviewed. Since there is not enough literature to provide a comprehensive account of vocational education when it comes to Duval County, other areas of vocational education and mentoring education are also examined. The goal is to show that vocational education is something that can affect students in all school districts and in many different circumstances. The third chapter deals with the methodology of the issue and how the study itself was conducted. The type of data collected, as well as where it came from and how it is analyzed are all important issues discussed in Chapter Three. Chapter Three also provides a strong lead-in for Chapter Four, where the data that was collected is actually analyzed. This analysis is at the heart of the study, and the objectives that were created in Chapter One are dealt with again in light of the information collected. In the last chapter, the information is summarized and conclusions are drawn about the issue. The recommendations for future research into the area of vocational education and Duval County are also provided.
Outline:
Executive Summary
Vocational Programs for At-Risk Youth:
The Case of Duval County
Statement of the Problem
Background of the Problem -- Duval County School
Background of the Problem -- Duval County Department of Juvenile Justice
Research Objectives
Chapter II -- Literature Review
Minority and At-Risk Graduation Rates
Mentoring At-Risk Youth
Characteristics of Vocational Education
Chapter IV -- Data Analysis
Chapter V -- Summary and Recommendations
Summary
Recommendations
Conclusions
Appendix
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"As Duval County continues to grow and change, one major concern is the development of the county's youth. Today, youth are faced with tremendous challenges. Many of these challenges include: drugs and alcohol, violence, impoverish living conditions, and poor educational system. In addition, many youth face the future unprepared for the advancing workforce. Youth are left feeling helpless, undereducated, hopeless, and a sense of underachievement. Sadly, this has become the reality of our society and for our youth. Vocational training program has become a better way of equipping our youth for today's workforce. Studies suggested that despite a well developed educational system and multiple programs for at risk youth, Duval County School District still has a dropout rate higher than that of other districts and numerous socio-demographic factors that are impacting students' achievement (COJ, 2003). Despite being the sixth largest school district in the area, Duval faces many unique challenges that educators and state officials are attempting to overcome. "
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Youth Athletics and Risk Management, 1995.
Overviews the history and social benefits of quasi-public youth sports (e.g. Little League) and concepts of legal liability, insurance and risk exposure.
4,500 words (approx. 18.0 pages), 34 sources, £ 96.95
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"RISK MANAGEMENT IN YOUTH ATHLETICS
Introduction
This research examines the application of the concepts of risk management in the administration of youth athletic programs. The term "youth athletic programs," as the term is defined for purposes of this research, does not refer to youth athletic activities conducted under the aegis of school boards or administrations..public or private. Rather, for purposes of this research, the term "youth athletic programs" refers to programs administered by quasi.public organizations such as Little League Baseball, Pop Warner Football, and the YMCA (Young Men's Christian Association).
The findings of this research are presented in three major discussions. The first discussion provides an overview of the ..."
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Effects of Risk Perception on Risk-Taking, 2008.
A summary and review of "The Contingent Effects of Risk Perception on Risk-Taking Behavior: Adolescent Participative Orientation and Marijuana Use", the authors C.F. Lee, Y. Su, and B.P. Hazard
4,419 words (approx. 17.7 pages), 2 sources, APA, £ 83.95
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This paper critiques an article about the use of marijuana by American high school seniors, entitled "The Contingent Effects of Risk Perception on Risk-Taking Behavior: Adolescent Participative Orientation and Marijuana Use". The paper first explains that the authors of the report see marijuana use as an example of risk-taking behavior, and presume that a reduction in marijuana use would mean that the perception of risk has increased and that this is leading to a lower rate of use. The paper then goes on to summarize the report and explain its findings.
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"The authors find that risk perception by itself accounts for about 21% of the variation in risk-taking behavior of marijuana use. Using the four participative orientations - sports, fun, school, and creative - the explained variance of marijuana use was increased to 33%, and all activity orientations except creative significantly affected marijuana use. Sports and school showed relatively small negative effects, while fun activities had a distinctively large and positive effect on marijuana use. The authors also find after analysis that the net effect of risk perception on marijuana use was statistically insignificant. "
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Risk Management and Risk Assessment, 2008.
An analysis of nine websites and their understanding of risk management and assessment.
1,192 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 9 sources, MLA, £ 28.95
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This paper defines risk management and assessment and discusses their importance to corporations and the public. The paper then focuses on effective risk management tools. It describes three websites and discusses their understanding of risk management. The paper also discusses specific websites that do not display a thorough understanding of risk management and assessment.
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"Risk management needs to be understood from a variety of angles. Firstly, risk should be defined for its nature and effect upon not only the company, but also all possible stakeholders. Risk management procedures exist to protect both the workplace, the workforce, or the public. Risk to the corporation is anything endangering the vision, mission and profitability of the company. Secondly, risk to the workforce entails those risks that may result in injury or death to the employee, or that may lead to health or other physical hazards. Employees may also incur risks from non-physical sources such as long work hours or a highly stressful job situation, which could be brought about by a variety of factors. Thirdly, risks can also be posed to the public, in terms of health, safety and financial well-being. A gas company may for example risk the health of the surrounding population by exceeding legally allowed gas emissions."
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Risk Exposure to Violence in Youth, 2001.
A comparative review of the research literature on youth violence. This paper analyzes three current research articles that focus on the correlation between exposure to violence in youth with other variables such as: gender, race and ethnicity and neighbo
3,940 words (approx. 15.8 pages), 7 sources, £ 76.95
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This paper presents a detailed discussion on the causes of violence and the risks of exposure to violence in youth. The author looks at three studies that research the above by investigating family functioning and community surroundings, personal victimization and relations to victims and effects of home and race.
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"Although the research compiled on the causation of violence in youth is endless, few studies have focused their attention onto the exposure of violence in youth as a cause of aggressive or violent behavior. Additionally, fewer studies have researched what the risks of exposure to violence in youth consist of. In order to decrease violence in our youth, we must be aware of the risks. To accomplish this goal, research must be conducted, reviewed and continued. Three recent studies on the risk of exposure to violence are discussed within. All three studies included minority adolescent participants and ranged from ages 10-19, while two of the studies included the adolescents? primary care providers. Independent variables in one study primarily focused on family functioning and community environments. The second study looked mainly at personal victimization and relationships to victims in violence witnessed. The third study?s primary independent variables were devoted to household income and race/ethnicity. By conducting research through interviews and self-report questionnaires, performing statistical tests, including chi square and multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA), each of the studies found significant results in relation to a risk of violence exposure. Lastly, further research suggestions for different perspectives on exposure risks in youth are included."
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Youth Culture v. Youth Market, 2005.
An analysis of the youth culture versus the youth market in the music and clothing industries.
2,025 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 2 sources, £ 57.95
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This paper discusses the youth market and the youth culture as a separate entity within the overall demographic of the U.S. The paper pays particular attention to the integration of the music and clothing industry and who these industries have become associated in the minds of the youth as being consistent with their culture and self expression.
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" Youth Culture v. Youth Market The concept of youth culture as a separate entity within the broader demographic of the U.S. population is tenuous at best because it shifts constantly from one point to another. At times various groups co-opt what they perceive to be youth culture for their own unique and idiosyncratic purposes: "Through magazines, music, sit-com style videos, cartoons, and other media, Focus strives to construct an alternative Christian youth culture that mirrors secular culture's style and consumption habits" (Hendershot, 1995, para.5). Just as likely is the current trend in Hip-Hop to turn its primary audience; a grand collage of youth from across the various demographics making up the U.S. population, into one conceptual body comprising a unique youth culture all its own (Taylor & Taylor, 2004)."
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At-Risk Students, 2005.
A discussion of warning signs which help detect at-risk students.
2,685 words (approx. 10.7 pages), 15 sources, MLA, £ 57.95
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At-risk youths may be defined by a variety of factors including students who face disabilities, impoverished conditions or are ethnic or racial minorities. This paper explores at-risk youth in an attempt to identify trends in education, best practices and curriculum or instruction suggestions for educators working with at-risk youths. It discusses how to develop a method for promoting the highest level of achievement for students at risk.
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Introduction
Trends/Issues/Best Practices Curriculum and Instruction for At Risk Student
Summary
Conclusion
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"Examination of trends in education and student behaviors, best practices and other aspects of education and curriculum development are vital to the success of students in the at risk population. There are many negative consequences associated with students who are deemed 'at risk.' Many of these students are more likely to experience negative outcomes as a result of their status than students who are otherwise deemed 'ordinary' with regard to the classroom setting. The section below will explore the trends, issues, best practices and other matters related to educating at risk students including instructional methods.
There are many issues at stake for at risk students, the most statistically relevant of which is student drop out rates, which statistics suggest are approximately 30 percent for at risk students (Druian & Butler, 2001). The drop at rates for students comprising the at risk population are much higher than the rates for other students. The statistic is alarming, and suggests that at risk students are not getting the support they need in order to excel and find satisfaction in the classroom environment.
Findings also suggest that there is not at this time a relevant definition of what at risk students are or why the number of at risk students dropping out is increasing, however there is evidence to suggest that society will bear the financial burden for educating and supporting at risk students in the future (Druian & Butler, 2001; Levin 1986). This suggests that the at risk population is likely very diverse in nature and comprised of students from multitudinous backgrounds and environments."
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Child Sexual Abuse, 2007.
An analysis of the affects of child sexual abuse on at-risk youth behavior.
3,285 words (approx. 13.1 pages), 8 sources, MLA, £ 67.95
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This paper investigates how the sexual abuse of children has an effect on at-risk youth behavior. The paper explains the relationship between being sexually abused as a child and youth behavior and then takes a look at how this problem is being addressed by the family, school, social service agencies and/or the government. The paper also focuses on ways to assist children, who have been sexually abused, avoid at-risk behaviors.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
The Sexual Abuse Of Children And Its Impacts
How Sexual Abuse Of Children Has An Affect On At-Risk Youth Behavior
How This Problem Is Being Addressed
Solutions To Assist Children Who Have Been Sexually Abused
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"Lastly this particular research also found that depression did not necessarily explain the correlation between child sexual abuse and high risk sexual behaviors. This finding is actually consistent with previous research which has evaluated the interaction effects of emotional status and sexual abuse as it related to high risk sexual behaviors. The study found there were no interaction effects of depression on the correlation between child sexual abuse and sexuality variables such as the amount of unwanted pregnancies (Addy et al 2003). On the other hand, girls with high anxiety scores who also had experienced child sexual abuse had the most significant number of unwanted pregnancies (Addy et al 2003). In addition, Morrill, Kasten, Urato, and Larson (2001) discovered that depression and problems with drug and alcohol addiction did not serve as a link between sexual abuse and sexual risk in a sample of both women and men in substance abuse facilities in Massachusetts (Addy et al 2003). Overall such findings propose that the affects of child sexual abuse impact sexual behaviors through a social learning process (Addy et al 2003). That is this process is developed as a result of modeling and reinforcement as opposed to indirect contributory factors such as depression (Addy et al 2003)."
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