Challenges of juvenile justice system in 21st century

Despite the fact that the government is in serious effort in eradicating child abuse and neglect , another issue that should be looked upon is the role of the community . A good citizen comes from a family who practices proper decorum . Parents or guardians of children who have alcohol problems are vital aspects in most cases of abuse and neglect that are reported . Alcohol and other addictive substances may act as a force , attenuating self control and permitting parents to conduct themselves abusively . The children in such environment may eventually demonstrate behavioral problems

and may be diagnosed to encompass behavior diss

Appropriate resources should be allotted by the government in funding preeminent programs for the juveniles , their families and even their communities for the 21st century . Furthermore , education for the young should be adhered with utmost magnitude . Juveniles who do not finish and attend school will result to poor educational achievement , wherein they experience obscurity in arriving at well paid job leading them to be at more risks to be caught up in criminal means to achieve their ambitions (Brown , 1998

The juvenile justice system should also be a mandatory part of the public school system in every community . Another challenge that needs to be concentrated on by the juvenile justice system is the lack of teachers in educating incarcerated youth . One major issue cited by an author was accelerated problems in recruiting and retaining qualified teachers (Blomberg , 2006 ,

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Conclusion

Through improved juvenile justice system it is not impossible to get rid or lessen child abuse and neglect . Though , challenges and issues are always integrated in solutions and resolutions being offered by the government , these also provide a great foundation in accomplishing more effective and result-oriented programs . The role of the community in strengthening the juvenile justice system must...