ASSIGNMENT

Research one subculture or specialized population of juveniles, such as gang members, females, substance abusers, or those with a mental illness.

Write a 1,050-word paper that addresses the following about your chosen population:

• What are the current probation trends for the population? What other forms of punishment and/or rehabilitation are common?
• What kind of targeted treatment programs are available for this population? How effective have they been?
• How have the unique attributes of your selected population influenced the development of treatment programs for them?