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 * 1st March 2010

2nd March 2010 For this morning's lesson, please follow the instructions below.**

** JUVENILE JUSTICE PROJECT **

In your various groups, conduct a research of the various topics below, by using the links provided:-
 * GROUPWORK **

Go to: [] and [|http://statutes.agc.gov.sg] to research the following topics:
 * Part 1 **

« Jurisdiction of the Juvenile Court « The Philosophy & the Restorative Model « Procedures and Powers (How to sentence and what are the possible types of sentences) « Restorative Programmes associated with the Juvenile Court « Singapore’s Penal Code on related crimes (for adults)

Using the Discussion Board in this wikispace, show evidence of your collaborative effort in capturing the key elements of your research in a concept map or mind map. (I will check the Discussion Board to monitor your attendance). Upload these maps on the wikispace itself. This should take you half an hour. Please indicate the names of your group members clearly in your submission of the maps.

Read the two real-life case studies of juvenile crime that you have been given. Choose ONE case study to examine. Imagine you are the judge deciding on the court order*(note: not sentence), what would your recommendation be, bearing in mind the following?
 * Part 2**

1) How should the State punish these juvenile offenders? // (Assumption: No one gets off scot-free even if he / she is a minor). // 2) Explain the rationale for your suggested form of punishment. Make clear the theories or concepts that you subscribe to. 3) What is the purpose of the recommended punishment?

In a similar fashion, collaborate via the Discussion Board on this wikispace and submit your court order as a group (please indicate the names of your group members clearly). Make sure that the 3 questions above are also answered. I will monitor your attendance via your discussion and submission as well. This segment should also take only half an hour.
 * **//Example of a court order//**

// The Court ordered 24 months split probation (of which six months were intensive and the remaining 18 months supervised) with the following conditions: // // The juvenile’s parents were also ordered to execute a bond // of $5,000 to exercise ||
 * 1) // to abide by a time restriction from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m.; //
 * 2) // to perform 120 hours of community service; //
 * 3) // to attend an anti-secret society talk; //
 * 4) // to attend a prison visit arranged by the Court; //
 * 5) // to attend any relevant rehabilitative programmes recommended by the probation officer. //
 * INDIVIDUAL WORK**

Write an argumentative essay (of not more than 500 words) on **one** of the following topics :-

1) Preferential treatment towards juveniles, by the courts, is justified. 2) Juvenile Crime cannot be curbed permanently. 3) Juveniles are mainly responsible for their own crimes.

**All maps and court orders must be submitted by 5pm on 2 March 2010.**

** //ACE points will only be awarded to students who complete the group and individual work.// ** //**Submission deadline for individual work - 8 March 2010.**//

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* A court order (or court ruling) is an official proclamation by a [|judge] (or panel of judges) that defines the legal relationships between the parties to a [|hearing], a [|trial] , an [|appeal] or other court proceedings. **Such ruling requires or authorizes the carrying out of certain steps by one or more parties to a case**. A court order must be signed by a [|judge] ; some jurisdiction may require it to be [|notarized]. (wikipedia)