· drug use

· juvenile curfews

· zero tolerance policy for/with school searches

· socio-economic factors affecting delinquency

· parental liability for juvenile offenses.

Your project must include:

· An introduction to summarize and define your topic, including a clear statement of the problem or issue of concern.

· Summaries of current, relevant research from at least six credible sources

· Discussion of the implications of proposed solutions for the juvenile justice system.

· Your evaluation and conclusions regarding possible methods of managing or addressing the problem. You are encouraged to add your own opinions; however, those opinions should be carefully considered, logical, and supported by evidence or outside rationale.

Paper Requirements:

· 8-10 pages in length, not including cover and reference pages

· Cite a minimum of six scholarly sources to support your responses that are not provided in, or linked from, the course. Sources should be a combination of scholarly works, textbook and primary sources.