Response Essay 4
Disparities in the Juvenile Justice
System
Objective: The purpose of this essay is for you to think
critically about how the operation of the juvenile justice system may differ
based on the race, ethnicity, and or class of the juvenile.
The
Questions: Based on your reading of BOTH Agnew’s chapter 22
and the Smith et al. article, why do you think race, ethnic, and class
disparities exist in the juvenile justice system? Be sure to support your answer with
information from the readings and class presentations. What steps would you recommend for reducing
discrimination by the juvenile justice system?
Other advice:
- I
expect well-constructed and thorough essays. It should be clear to me that you read
both Chapter 22 and the Smith et
al. article. - Please
be sure to follow all written work directions as posted on Blackboard. - There is no page requirement, but at a minimum I would expect 3 pages.
- When
uploading, please attach you file as a Word or PDF document. Do not type your essay directly into the
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