relate this issue to one sociological theoretical approach and then you will develop or find a theoretically
In the paper you must relate this issue to one sociological theoretical approach and then you will develop or find a theoretically-sound policy recommendation that addresses the issue. This policy paper will require you to do library and internet research on the problem/issue.
You must identify at least two scholarly journals articles addressing your issue. Your paper should only utilize knowledge gained from your book and the two scholarly articles you have identified. You must access library articles databases. DO NOT USE ANY WEBSITES TO DRAW INFORMATION FROM FOR THIS ASSIGNMENT. IF THERE IS ANY PLAGIARISM, YOU WILL RECEIVE A ZERO FOR THE ASSIGNMENT!
FORMAT INSTRUCTIONS
Include a cover sheet with a running head, and page numbers.
Use 12-point, Times Roman font
Double-space the paper with 1-inch margins
Paper should be a minimum of three pages, a maximum of five (excluding cover sheet and reference page)
Use at least 3 academic references (including text) The textbook is called, “Juvenile Delinquency” A Sociological Approach Williams E. Thompson and Jack E. Bynum
Format and citations must use APA 6th edition criteria (in text citations, citations, page, etc.). Consult the Publication, 6th ed.
THIS IS HOW THE PAPER SHOULD LOOK. PLEASE FOLLOW THIS FORMAT.
Introduction
Research Question [ex: What are the leading causes of truancy?]
Definition of the concept/issue [By definition, truancy is….]
Explanation of the problem [Truancy is a problem because…
Justification
Why is this concept/issue important to sociologists? [Understanding the causes of truancy is important to sociologist because…]
Defend your topic choice [I think it is important to recognize and understand the causes of truancy because…]
Identification (review of literature)
Factor 1 [The first factor that past research says leads to truancy is…]
Factor 2 [Another risk factor for increased truancy is….]
Theory of delinquency
Identify the main points of the chosen sociological theory (Choose 1 theory from Chapters 4-7) . [Differential identification theory was developed by [who] in [when]. This theory explains that delinquency is learned [by].]
Use this theory to explain why the issue persists [Social learning theory could be used to explain truancy in a few ways. First, truancy is learned [how]…
Policy
Create a policy that will help to remedy your issue or find one that is already in place (the last 2 chapters of your text have reactive and proactive policies for many issues of juvenile delinquency) I will give you this information.
Explain the policy [I would create a mentor program that…]
Explain why the policy is working/will work as it relates to your theory [Having a peer mentor from an older grade level will help reduce truancy because based on differential identification theory…]
Conclusion
Summarize the problem, theory, and policy
Public Policy
notes for juvenile delinquency (1)
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Truancy is a common behavior in many schools and has hence grabbed the attention of educators, policymakers and parents alike. It is common especially in rural schools to find several students not only skiving classes but also absenting themselves from school altogether without any plausible reason. In order to control this trend it is important to understand some of the causal factors that lead to truancy……………………………….
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