The Efficiency of Juvenile Incarceration and Rehabilitation
Introduction
This assignment will test the efficiency of juvenile incarceration and rehabilitation strategies. It is known that recidivism rates after jail time remain high among young delinquents (Tisdale, 2020). The efficiency of juvenile sentencing must take this factor into account and seek ways to improve the outcomes. By considering the statistics on recidivism rates between individuals who went through rehabilitation and incarceration, as well as their experiences, criminal justice courts can select a better solution for this rampant issue.
Discussion
The focus will be placed on a group of people who went through different types of sentencing. Methods of data collection will be mixed, as it is essential to look at the statistics of outcomes of juvenile incarceration, as well as individuals’ experiences who go through the system. A survey must represent the possibility of achieving the correctional goals that are placed into the said framework. A questionnaire’s design will be inquisitive yet prioritize factual information for better objectivity. The limitations may appear through racial disparities, state-specific factors, and post-release outcomes (Ruigh et al., 2019). However, these limitations will not prevent the results of this study from providing reasonable evidence. Comparison of recidivism rates between the two groups can serve as a basis for future policy reforms.
Conclusion
In conclusion, highlighting the differences in outcomes between incarceration and rehabilitation-focused sentences among juvenile delinquents can direct criminal justice courts toward the most efficient solution. The methods for this research will require both statistical analysis and surveys of individuals who went through the system, as there may be shared factors that trace to the selected punishment. Although there are limitations, it will be possible to utilize the results of this study efficiently in the tested region.
References
Ruigh, E. L., Popma, A., Twisk, J. W., Wiers, R. W., Van der Baan, H. S., Vermeiren, R. R., & Jansen, L. M. (2019). Predicting quality of life during and post detention in incarcerated juveniles. Quality of Life Research, 28, 1813-1823. Web.
Tisdale, A. (2020). Youth, interrupted: Encouraging a holistic approach to juvenile incarceration policy. Modern Psychological Studies, 25(2). Web.