Juvenile Crime

Question 1
Create a 10- to 12-slide Microsoft^® PowerPoint^® presentation in which you compare two juvenile diversion, intervention, or prevention programs operating in your city or state. Include the following:

• How do the programs work to reduce juvenile crime?
• What are the programs’ major goals, objectives, and core beliefs?
• How do community-based programs address issues related to juvenile gang violence?
• What is the role of law enforcement in the programs?
• Who are the key participants in these programs?
• What services do they provide to juveniles?
• Which of the two programs is more effective at reducing juvenile crime? Why?

Format your presentation consistent with APA guidelines.

Question 2

Create a 10- to 12-slide presentation on police operations in which you address the following:

• What are the various functions of police agencies?
• Under what authority are officers able to make arrests, conduct searches, and interrogate people?
• Provide a minimum of two examples of police corruption or other police misconduct that have occurred in the last ten years. Include a summary of each situation and how the issues were handled. Be sure one of your examples is the article you presented and discussed with your collaborative group.
• Does discretion play into police corruption and misconduct? Why or why not?

Format your presentation consistent with APA guidelines.