Explain the differences between treatment and punishment

• Explain the differences between treatment and punishment concepts.
• Evaluate types of treatment and types of punishment options for violent and non-violent juvenile crimes.
• Examine the research as to whether treatment, punishment, or a combination of both (treatment and punishment) is most effective for reducing recidivism in juvenile offenders.
• Identify the prevailing perspective (treatment, punishment, or combination of both) in your jurisdiction and one other jurisdiction [Note: this may come from a government or other equally credible source].
• Analyze the research on recidivism rates for each jurisdiction (yours and the other you chose) to determine which has lower recidivism rates.

For each of your critical analyses of your sources for the points listed above,

• Summarize each source’s thesis and/or main points in one paragraph.
• Evaluate the relevance of the data used to support the thesis of the source.
• Briefly critique the accuracy, acceptability, strengths and weaknesses, and overall soundness of the article.
• Explain, in one to two sentences, how each source supports your thesis and/or resolution.
• Provide the formal APA reference entry for each source.