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Please help with the following assignment:
Compare 2 different juvenile justice programs currently being implemented in large cities and rural towns.

Address the following:
- Compare and describe each program, including each program's goals
- State the whether the chosen programs have proven successful. Why or why not.
- Indicate which of these programs you believe to be more successful and explain why.
- Provide some suggestions for improving these programs.
- Provide some links for further investigation

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This solution compares two different juvenile justice programs being implemented in large cities and rural towns. It compares and describes each program and provides details on their goals.

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Please see this article for further help: http://cjjr.georgetown.edu/pdfs/ebp/ebppaper.pdf

There are two major different types of programs for the Juvenile Justice System that are being implemented all over the country: deterrent programs, and rehabilitative programs. Both have benefits and failures.

One such deterrent type program is the 'Scared Straight' program. This program is designed to deter juvenile offenders from any future criminal offenses. Those who participate in this program visit inmates in prison, and witness first-hand what life is really like in prison. Adult inmates try to talk to the youth and in some instances will yell or scream at them to get their point across. These programs were made popular by the hit T.V. show 'Beyond Scared Straight'. The idea behind this program is so that juveniles will see what life they could be living behind bars if they continue a life of crime. It is meant to deter them from future law violations. Essentially, they will be, 'scared straight'. A problem with the Scared Straight program is that ...

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