In your own words, answer this unit’s discussion questions in a main post (recommended minimum 300 words), and respond to at least 2 peers’ postings (recommended minimum 75 words).
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Assignment Details
Conduct an internet search for a juvenile program in your city or state that provides an alternative to incarceration. Read about the program and then present to your colleagues your reasons how or why the program might reduce recidivism, more effectively than incarcerating juvenile offenders.
Ensure you provide a link to your selected program, so your classmates can read about it.
You may search for a program of your choice, or use the following:
Teen addiction treatment
Juvenile mental health treatment
Juvenile pretrial diversion program
Teen restitution program
Juvenile community service
Big Brothers or Big Sisters programs
Juvenile community assessment centers
Juvenile boot camps
Teen cognitive behavior therapy