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…. About two months later, clues linking habitual offender Richard Allen Davis to the crime surfaced and he was brought in. Davis confessed to the kidnapping and murder of the young girl and his entire criminal history came pouring out. Davis had been previously…

…her parents were incarcerated, she was left in the care of her grandmother who loved her well and with whom she had strong attachments. However, she still rebelled, engaging in theft and getting involved in juvenile activities. Her rebellion clearly stemmed…

…they hold. The notion that social factors outside themselves have made them "just like everyone else" in important ways offends their sense of dignity. But as Thomas west points out: "At a certain point, 'spectators,' immersed as we all tend to be in our private…

…their children because the children are not expected to know how to make certain decisions for them. We have a juvenile court system separate from the adult criminal court system because we believe that a young person is not capable of criminal intent in the same…

…to homophobic social stigma. Also, males are “expected” to be able to protect themselves from assault, boys may feel guilty if they are victimized (Anderson). Upon researching this topic, I found a list of statistics that show the most common offenders…

…, stiffened laws against sex offenders, and created prevention and treatment programs. The question to be asked is would this bill have passed in its present form if not for the Simpson murders occurring just three months prior? We will never know the answer…

…(Anderson). Upon researching this topic, I found a list of statistics that show the most common offenders and situations where sexual abuse occurs. The information I found is as follows: 1. 97% are males who are on the average 10 years older than…

…for about nine months, until the authorities hear of his "hungry and destitute situation." They send him to a branch-workhouse for juvenile offenders against the poor laws. The overseer, Mrs. Mann, receives enough money for each child's upkeep, but she keeps most…

…dealing with hard-core criminals to assisting people in need. (13. Langston, 1998). Officers frequently sponsor Special Olympics programs or work with juvenile authorities and the courts in helping youthful offenders redirect their energies into more socially…

…will kill them first. The worst offenders are the Danube, Dniester, and Dnieper Rivers. Waste from the Danube River has increased at least tenfold over the past decade. Johann Strauss Jr.'s 'Blue Danube' would hardly be recognizable to the composer. Its…