Every night when the news comes on, Americans are constantly reminded of the rise in overall crime occurring in our country. ... The most recent statistics for juvenile crime are always two years out of date, which makes it tough to see the results of short-term changes in the system. ... It is important to note that the majority of juveniles arrested in America are arrested for property crimes and other less serious offenses-not crimes of violence (Sadler 26). ... out good parenting in a child's life, he or she has a much higher chance to become one of the previously mentioned statistics...

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Juvenile Offenders The youth of America are looked upon as the leaders of tomorrow. ... If punishments were made more severe, the use of illegal drugs and alcohol among the juvenile population who commit crimes would also decrease, as shown proven in a 1995 Annual Report on Drug's and Alcohol published by The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Colombia University. ... The statistics of juvenile crime are alarming. The is no dancing around the fact that the youth of America are commiting more crimes every year. ...

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• Grade Level: High School

Legalizing Gambling in California Gambling has always been part of the American culture since the beginning of its history. ... California has everything the gambling industry desires for success: a large population, a flourishing tourism industry, and a stable economy. ... The most recent Gallup Poll states "two-thirds of Americans approve of gambling. ... My second benefit is that California has everything the gambling industry desires for success we have a large population, a flourishing tourism industry and a stable economy. ... California already has a lot of crime especially in the ...

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• Grade Level: High School

While working for the Bush administration's secretary of health and human services he was appalled by the epidemic of violent crimes he saw taking place in American cities. ... Sullivan, "more than 26,000 Americans were murdered and six million violent crimes were committed with young men and minorities falling victim most frequently". ... They suggest that "It may well be that lower working class children, who are more likely to be found in the criminal statistics, are also by virtue of diet, continual manual labour, physical fitness and strength, more likely to be mesomorphic". ... ...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate