Should juveniles be tried as adults? Yes. It has been proven that many of the crimes committed today, are crimes committed by teenagers. Teens think they can get off the hook when they don’t abide by the law because we let them. Jurors believe juveniles shouldn’t be punished severely because they are “teens.”Teens shouldn’t be let off the hook easily or treated any differently than adults when it comes to committing crime.
A juvenile would be more likely to commit a delinquent act or crime because many of these factors in the strain are things that they can not control or get away from, if an adult is a bad relationship they have the option to leave and get away from that person but a juvenile doesn’t always have that option many times they are forced to stay in places and deal with whatever the strain is and this causes an excess of strain which in turn causes delinquent behavior. Also being
Wealthy neighborhoods with limited security are prime target versus those that have additional security to protect the residence property. Communities that have neighborhood watches or heightened security measures in place can deter an adolescents ability to commit crime acts. If the majority of adolescents in a community possess violent behavior other children will be influenced by this negative behavior. This will also contribute to children thinking that criminal activity is a routine in their community and their life. This will also cause children to accept crime as norm and that it is acceptable to commit crimes.
(Reaves) Furthermore, juveniles to be tried as adults is that it'll not only make them understand the consequences of their action, but also prevent them from committing any further crimes, knowing fully well that they are not given any special consideration because of their age factor. It will thus lower the crime rate in society. When there are harsh punishments meted out on children who commit crimes, others will learn from their mistakes and deter from doing anything drastic like such. (Reaves) For example, when my niece sees one of my cousins get into trouble for something they did. For instance, take something that does not belong to them or break a toy that is also is not theirs, its helps and understand what my niece should not do.
A large variable is the presence of parental figures in the family. If parents are into criminal activity and do not pay much attention to teaching their children right from wrong there is a huge chance that these children will fall along the same path of their parents. It is very important that agencies find out about children in these types of situations and relocate them so that they have a better chance of becoming productive players in society. Another contributing factor is child abuse. When a child is being abused, he/she will more likely act out in illegal ways before telling someone.
Unit 6 Project: Troubled Youth Vulnerable in Crime HN200 November 23, 2011 The specific populations I feel is vulnerable in terms of crime are troubled youth. I chose this group for a few different reasons. The first reason is based off the statistics in the text showing a much higher percentage of 15 -17 age group pertaining to arrest rates over adults. This is dealing with violent crimes in the U.S. Secondly youth are easily influenced and will do almost anything to fit in, even if it means committing or being involved with crime. Sometimes youth that had a troubled home, then continue the vicious cycle with other troubled teens on the run, streets, and in gangs.
The judges sentencing seems to be a less drastic verdict than what it should be not only did they rape a teen classmate they took pictures and videos of them doing so they should have been tried as adults due to the charges of rape and the possession of child pornography both serious offenses. I belive this situation could occur anywhere maybe even in our town but there are ways to avoid situations like this. This situation can happen to any person who would go to a party and get drunk, the person who had became intoxicated could be taken advantage. This situation could be avoided through procautaions such as parents keeping track of their children and having stricter laws on obtaining alcohol, there already some laws about underage drinking but these laws are easy to get around such as teens stealing beer from their parents or getting an adult to buy them beer from a
Being charged with a felony can ruin one’s future, as you cannot be a lawyer, teacher, etc, if you have been convicted of a felony. What part of sexting is a felony? Explain before you argue. When teenagers realize that they might have committed a felony, they are too afraid to face police officers because of possible jail time they have to do. Police officers are charging the sender of the image(s) and the receivers with jail time or to register as a sex offender.
Teens are on the news for gang related street brawls and taking guns to school because they are being harassed but when they do positive things, it doesn’t get as much recognition. A troubled teen only wants the attention they are not receiving at home. So if being negative and doing negative thing gets attention, that’s what they are going to do. The question, “how can we help prevent the crime rate within our neighborhood?” is often asked. I believe we should try to become more involved and active within our community.
The gang and its members become truly a surrogate family. Leaders are quite skilled in drawing in new members by promising money or drugs to, by intimidating, or by acknowledging vulnerable and impressionable teenagers. In the end, a gang produces loyal gang members, having not long-term aspirations, and do not consider the consequences of their gang-related behavior. Several reasons may be attributed to juveniles joining gangs. However, one of the primary reasons of young people why the join gangs and commit violence is to gain recognition in the community.