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Unit 2 Discussion Board_CPP

Unit 2 Discussion Board_CPP

Q What are some of the factors that determine whether or not a policy is cost-effective? o Choose a juvenile delinquency program in your state. How do the strategies used in the selected program address crime and delinquency issues? o Address gender policies specifically. Discuss gender policies and other theories investigating the biological impact on criminology. For example, should juvenile justice programs be unisex?

Q The context of the family is important as a focus for crime prevention efforts. How does the intergenerational transmission of criminal behavior impact possible developmental pathways for juveniles? How can early intervention reduce delinquent behavior? o Why is it important that policy efforts receive support for implementation?

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With respect to Nevada, the Department of Juvenile Justice Services is a public service agency which perhaps does more work than typical Juvenile courts by taking responsibility of the important functions like probation and also detention. The main aim here is to work towards creating a safe community with the help of major stakeholders like family members, neighbours and the Dept. of Juvenile Justice Services. The Juvenile offenders are held accountable for the way they behave and they are given required assistance in the form of treatment, service and programs.