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Cierra Goss CRJU 3116: Criminal Behaviors Professor Willey Chapter Thirteen Assignment November 5, 2023 Contemporary Issues Box 13-1 Sexual Abuse: The Shame Of Juvenile Corrections 1. It's really mind-boggling to see the commonness of sexual victimization among youth in state juvenile facilities and state contract facilities. I find it quite concerning that 9.5% of youth reported experiencing incidents of sexual victimization, with 2.5% involving other youth and 7.7% involving facility staff (Beck et al., 2013). 2. The finding that male youth reported a high amount of sexual activity with female staff is also very concerning. There needs to be stricter policies and protocols to prevent any form of sexual misconduct within these facilities. I wonder and hope that it’s possible because that’s just sad. 3. That wouldn’t be acceptable if some youth thought that it’s just okay to make up false accusations, especially sexual abuse accusations. I still think that the findings are still disturbing, regardless of the accuracy of each individual allegation. The fact that some youth may be reluctant to report sexual victimization ass another layer of complexity to this issue. This just shows how important it is that there needs to be an environment where youth feel safe and supported to come forward if they have experienced any form of sexual victimization. 4. It's possible that there were improvements to the policies and procedures within the facilities to prevent incidents of sexual victimization. There might even be programs that for staff and youth that express awareness of these incidents. This might have also played a role in the decrease of victimization in the previous report. Contemporary Issues Box 13-2 Juvenile Sex Offender Registration And Notification (JSORN) 1. One way in which JSORN requirements might be regarded as harmful is that they can stigmatize and ostracize juveniles who have committed sex offenses. By publicly disclosing their personal information, such as their names and addresses, it can lead to social isolation, harassment, and even vigilante violence. This can also make it difficult for them to reintegrate into society and gain access to support systems for rehabilitation. Some may argue that JSORN requirements tend to focus more on punishment and public safety rather than providing appropriate treatment and support for juveniles.

2. When it comes to the provisions in the JSORN statute, I think that it all matters on what the goal is behind the laws that make them reasonable or not. Therefore, the provisions that are considered reasonable include mandatory minimum sentences to ensure consistency and deterrence, as well as provisions for rehabilitation programs to help offenders reintegrate into society (Office of Justice Programs, n.d.). The goal of these laws is to protect public safety and hold offenders accountable for their actions. I think that these provisions would also be the advantages. Then you have the disadvantages that think the opposite of these advantages. Some would argue that mandatory minimum sentences can lead to disproportionate punishments and limit judicial discretion. Then there are some that believe that focusing solely on punishment without addressing the contributing factors or issues may not deem as effect in trying to reduce recidivism rates (Office of Justice Programs, n.d.). 3. According to Sandler, there are several reasons why juveniles may be unlikely to be deterred by JSORN policies. Some of these reasons include lack of understanding, developmental immaturity, peer influence, bias, and limited future orientation. Juveniles may not fully comprehend the long-term consequences and impact of their actions, making the threat of registration and notification less effective as a deterrent (Sandler et al., 2018). Then you have adolescents that are still in the process of developing decision- making skills and impulse control, which can make them more prone to engaging in risky behaviors despite potential consequences (Sandler et al., 2018). With peer influence, juveniles can be heavily influenced by their peers, and the desire for acceptance and validation from their social circle. Then there are juveniles that may believe that they won’t get caught or that the negative consequences won’t apply to them, leading them to underestimate the potential risks and deterrent effects of JSORN policies. Lastly, adolescents often have a shorter-term perspective, focusing more on immediate gratification rather than considering the long-term implications of their actions (Sandler et al., 2018).

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