Unit 8 Discussion topics
Topic 1 Justice Systems Around the World
Zhang, L. (Oct 2008). Juvenile delinquency and justice in contemporary China: A critical review of the literature over 15 years. Crime, Law and Social Change. 50(3), 149–160. Reading will be attached.
- Explain the elements of informal social control that are used in the Chinese justice system.
- Explain how the Chinese system is different from the United States justice system.
- Explain which system you think is better and more beneficial for juveniles, the United States or China.
Topic 2 The Primary Goals of the Juvenile Justice Network
Next, address the expectations placed on the juvenile justice system by schools, the police, treatment facilities, families, youth, the media, and communities. In your opinion, can the juvenile justice network ever live up to the expectations? Why, or why not?
Topic 3 Cyber Bullying
Please respond to the following:
Discuss your experiences with cyber-bullying – either a personal experience or one you know of from peers or the media.
How did the different roles (victim, bully, bully victim, bystanders, and “toadies”) present themselves in this experience?
Then, imagine you are on the school board and a vocal advocate against bullying. You have been asked to design a program that addresses bullying in your school.
How would you approach this task?
Describe four factors involved in a multifaceted school-based approach to cyber-bulling prevention.
What specific components would be included in your program?
How would you advocate for support (funding, staffing, etc.) for this program? Make sure you address how you would split up funding for an anti-bullying program into three categories: universal, selected, and indicated. Present an argument as to what percentage of the money should go to each group and why.
