Presentation Type
Demonstration
Number of Presenters
1
College or University
Arkansas State
Department
Criminology
Faculty Mentor
Dr.Brown
Student Level
Undergraduate student(s)
Abstract
The juvenile justice system was designed to rehabilitate youth offenders rather than punish them, but inefficiencies continue to hinder this goal. This research examines how institutional practices contribute to the unequal treatment of juveniles based on socioeconomic factors by analyzing scholarly literature, case studies, and data from government reports. The presentation highlights how juveniles are arrested, charged, and sentenced. It also explores how stereotypes influence perceptions of delinquency and how over-criminalization of behaviors has harmed efforts to rehabilitate juveniles and reduce recidivism. The proposed solutions include evidence-based practices like cognitive-behavioral therapy to improve educational opportunities and help incarcerated youth keep pace with their peers academically.
Recommended Citation
Prince, Janarie Johann, "Current Inefficiencies in the Juvenile Justice System: Evidence-Based Solutions" (2025). Arkansas Liberal Arts and Humanities Day. 18.
https://arch.astate.edu/humanities-day/2025/2025/18
Current Inefficiencies in the Juvenile Justice System: Evidence-Based Solutions
The juvenile justice system was designed to rehabilitate youth offenders rather than punish them, but inefficiencies continue to hinder this goal. This research examines how institutional practices contribute to the unequal treatment of juveniles based on socioeconomic factors by analyzing scholarly literature, case studies, and data from government reports. The presentation highlights how juveniles are arrested, charged, and sentenced. It also explores how stereotypes influence perceptions of delinquency and how over-criminalization of behaviors has harmed efforts to rehabilitate juveniles and reduce recidivism. The proposed solutions include evidence-based practices like cognitive-behavioral therapy to improve educational opportunities and help incarcerated youth keep pace with their peers academically.
