Debate+Response

=﻿ Are Scared Straight Programs a good idea? =

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4.) A peer must edit your rough draft before the final draft is turned in by Tuesday.

 * I will be grading your responses based on your IDEAS and VOICE. As well as, lengtth and gramatical errors.**
 * This project is worth 100 points.**

**GOOD LUCK!** __ **QUESTIONS** __ __ **﻿** __
 *  1.) What does the term "Scared Straight" mean in that context? Do you think this type of program is effective? **
 * 2.) What does research say about Scared Straight Programs? **
 * 2.) What does research say about Scared Straight Programs? **
 *  3.) How would you feel if you were one of the teens in the Scared Straight Program? **
 *  4.) What psychological toll does it have on the kid's that participate in the scared straight programs? **
 *  5.) Why do you think the inmates in the Scared Straight programs want to participate? What do you think their motivations are for participating? **
 *  6.) ****Many of the young people in scared straight programs talk about the tough issues they face in their homes and communities. What are some of the reasons they say they engage in illegal or bad behavior? How much responsibility to you think they should take for their actions? **
 * 7.) **** If you were in charge of juvenile justice in your area, would you support this type of program? If so, why? If not, what kinds of programs do you think will help young people get on a healthier path? **