Exposure to gun violence can traumatize children and youth not just physically, but emotionally as well. Studies have documented that young people exposed to gun violence experience lasting emotional scars. Some children may develop posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), which can affect brain development. The psychological trauma of gun violence may lead some children to arm themselves "for protection," or desensitize them so that they feel less hesitation about engaging in violent acts. Psychological Impacts Associated with Exposure to Gun Violence Young people who are exposed to gun violence may experience negative psychological impacts in both the short and long term.
Assignment 2 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk Task 1 Questions In your own words, answer the following questions. 1. What does the term ‘risk of significant harm’ mean? 2. What are the types of child abuse?
Recognizing these warning signs and reacting appropriately could potentially circumvent future criminal activity, so it is important for parents, caregivers, school officials, and other authority figures to be aware of the signals that usually indicate potentially violent behavior and activity in juveniles. The following behaviors, if exhibited prior to the age of 13, and continue to persist past the age of 13, are generally strong indicators that the youth in question has the potential to become a violent offender: tantrums or uncontrollable outbursts; characteristically resorts to name-calling, cursing, or abusive language; habitually makes violent threats when angry; has taken a weapon to school; has a
I aim to highlight how ‘Pathways Theory’ influences the Youth Justice System coupled with the Scaled approach furthermore my knowledge and understanding of offending behaviour as a Youth Offending Officer within my practice, that of my team. Finally I will conclude by assessing the relevance of ‘Pathways Theory’ within youth justice practice. ‘Pathways Theory’ within the youth justice system is research based on criminogenic need and risk classification analysing children and young people at risk of offending and re-offending and their journeys into and out of crime. This research focuses on risk factors which may contribute to offending behaviour during the transition from childhood to adulthood and identifies why children and young people subjected to equivalent risk factors are more susceptible to a lifestyle of offending and why others are more resilient. James & Prout (1997) (cited in France and Homel, p.297) argues that the complexity of childhood is underrated by general approaches, as it is influenced by historical trends, political processes and social contexts.
There are several theories as to why teens act out in violence, which results in many rules and regulations at schools and other places that there were not before, but can be prevented by using several different avenues including the family, schools, and the community. The new knowledge I learned about my subject is the way teens react to conflict
10 Feb. 2012 McKay, M. M. "The Link between Domestic Violence and Child Abuse: Assessment and Treatment Considerations" Child Welfare IXXIII: 1 (1994): 29-39. Web. 10 Feb. 2012. Radcliffe, Powers, and Karen MacGregor. "Chapter 1: Trafficking in Children Is a Serious Problem."
Youth Criminal Justice Act The Leniency Argument January 2010 The Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA), introduced on April 1, 20031 for youth aged 12 – 17, is legislation designed to balance the legalistic framework of the Young Offenders Act (YOA) and the social-needs approach underlying the Juvenile Delinquents Act (JDA). The Declaration of Principle, which outlines the philosophy of the YCJA, states that “the purpose of the youth criminal justice system is to prevent crime by addressing the circumstances underlying a young person’s offending behaviour, rehabilitate young persons who commit offences and reintegrate them back into society, and ensure that a young person is subject to meaningful consequences for his or her offences, in order to promote the long-term protection of the public”2. The YCJA legislation was developed as a direct response to harsh criticism of the Young Offenders Act (YOA) which it replaced. The YOA had significant issues in terms of lacking a clear and consistent youth justice philosophy, the overuse of incarceration, using the court system for minor offences, unfairness in sentencing, the ineffective reintegration of the offender into society, unfairness in transfers to adult court, no clear distinction between serious violent offences and less serious offences and no sufficient recognition to the interests of the victims.1 While some believe that the YCJA has addressed all of these issues, there are others who believe that our youth justice system has a long way to go to fully take into account the needs of both the victims and offenders. I plan to demonstrate, through this document, that the YCJA is too lenient in dealing with youth crime, particularly where it involves weapons and violence.
When the police chief of New City stated that she recognized a direct relationship between teenagers getting arrested with violence shown on public television, a corellational study was created in order to suggest that there is a connection between the two variables. These studies are made to explore the statistical connection between the variables in different population groups and estimated exposures in those groups rather than within individuals. To facilitate this study, there needs to be an operational definition of the variables which identifies one or more specific observable conditions or events and allows the researcher to measure that event. Teenagers are adolescents who are at their most vulnerable stage, are easily influenced
Three articles have been chosen that covers a range of thought on bullying causes, prevention, and interventions. The first journal article addresses to what extent bullying behavior of popular adolescents are responsible for whether bullying will or will not be accepted by their peers. The second article addresses studies cost, support, and those that make the decisions on what programs should be implemented. Finally the last journal article addresses the lack of intervention programs that are available for our youths. Bullying according to American Psychological Association (APA) “is a form of aggressive behavior in which someone intentionally and repeatedly causes another person injury or discomfort.
If children/youths are present, perhaps they should hear about what will happen to them if they are arrested and believed to be gang members (police, school resource officers, judges, or probation/parole officers will speak to it to your if you invite them to the forum) 2. You shall abide by all rules or additional requirements established between you and your Probation Officer as spelled out in any signed Community Control Agreement Form. III. Discuss the negative impact of gang activity and youth violence on the families of the youths involved. A.