Posted: February 4th, 2016

Use one (1) reputable set of data from the Bureau of Justice Statistics 2014 Indicators of School Crime and Safety Report http://www.bjs.gov/content/pub/pdf/iscs14.pdf AND at least three (3) peer-reviewed journal articles to:

Assignment: Historically, juvenile crime has peaked in the hours after school is dismissed but crime in schools has also become a major problem. Delinquency prevention and intervention programs have focused significant attention and funding on research and programs related to school violence.

1) Use one (1) reputable set of data from the Bureau of Justice Statistics 2014 Indicators of School Crime and Safety Report http://www.bjs.gov/content/pub/pdf/iscs14.pdf AND at least three (3) peer-reviewed journal articles to:

1. a)identify and thoroughly explain a statistically documented school-related juvenile crime problem that occurred over a period of at least 5 years,
2. b)discuss the research you found and how it can help address that specific juvenile crime problem, and
3. c) specifically explain in one paragraph how our university’s core value of RESPECT applies to specific contents of the textbook readings for this module and include a citation and page number.

2) In addition to the written assignment, submit a minimum 4 page PowerPoint presentation explaining the data used in the paper. You must present the data AND your analysis.

Your response should go beyond the obvious and be written at a graduate level. Your answer must be no less than 1200 words and you must use at least three authoritative sources to support your position. All sources must be properly cited using the APA style.

Assess Outcomes:        

Learning Outcome #4:  The assignment will demonstrate proficient skills in researching authoritative sources to identify the components of successful delinquency prevention and intervention programs used in law enforcement, corrections and communities and that assist in increasing public safety.