Topic
Teenage repeat offenders should suffer the same consequences as grown ups - mollycoddling them is the ruination of a nation. Review current statistics and determine the consequences of treating children who commit certain crimes as adults. Write a casual argument on the above claim.
Data
- Statistical Briefing BookFrom the Office of Juvenile Justice Programs, these tools track a variety of issues surround juvenile offenders. Check the topics listed on the side of the page, as well as the Data Analysis tools.
- Recidivism Analysis ToolData tables on juvenile recidivism. The interactive Recidivism Analysis Tool allows you to look at specific populations or crimes.
- Sourcebook on Criminal Justice StatisticsUse the Topics A-Z tab at the top of the page of focus on Juvenile Justice topics.
- National Archive of Criminal Justice Data (ICPSR)Archives and disseminates data on crime and justice for secondary analysis from curated studies or statistical data series. Data can be downloaded directly from site (you may need to create a free account) or link to the original report.
Articles
- Criminal Justice Abstracts (EBSCO) This link opens in a new windowComprehensive index of scholarship in criminal justice and criminology and related disciplines. Indexes scholarly journals as well as books and reports from government and non-government agencies. Date coverage:1968 - current. Updated quarterly.
