Assignment Prompt
Exploring Technology’s Impact on the Juvenile Justice System
In this assignment, you will delve into the role of technology within the juvenile justice system. You will research, analyze, and present your findings on how various technological tools and advancements are being utilized, their potential benefits, and the ethical concerns they raise.
Follow these steps to complete this assignment:
- Research:
- Begin by researching different types of technology used in the juvenile justice system. This can include electronic monitoring, predictive analytics, biometric identification, rehabilitation apps, and more.
- Explore both the potential positive impacts (such as increased efficiency, data-driven decision-making, and improved rehabilitation) and potential negative impacts (privacy concerns, bias, overreliance on technology) of these technologies.
- Analysis
- Choose at least two different technological tools or advancements used in the juvenile justice system.
- For each chosen technology, provide a detailed analysis of its purpose, how it works, and its intended outcomes.
- Assess the potential benefits and risks associated with each technology. Consider the impact on juveniles, their families, and the overall justice system.
- Ethical Considerations
- Discuss the ethical concerns that arise from the use of technology in the juvenile justice system. Consider issues related to privacy, fairness, potential bias, and the long-term effects on juveniles’ lives.
- Examine any legal and constitutional implications of using these technologies on young offenders.
- Presentation
- Create a presentation that summarizes your research and analysis. Use slides, images, and bullet points to effectively convey your points.
- Highlight the key takeaways, including the positive and negative aspects of technology integration, and the ethical considerations.
- Record using Screenpal.comLinks to an external site.
- References
- Provide a list of credible sources you used for your research. Use APA citation style.
- Submission
- Submit your recording along with a brief summary or slides (300-500 words) that introduces your topic, outlines your analysis, and highlights the ethical concerns you’ve discussed.