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S�� Tcyuesta, Florida 33469-0273 •{407) 575-6200
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MEMOP�UM:
TO: Village Council
FROM: Thomas G. Bradford, Village Manager ��<���
DATE: January 4, 1994
SUBJECT: Juvenile Alternatives Services Proqram (JASP); Agenda
Item
JASP allows local (Jupiter/Tequesta) juveniles who have committed
misdemeanors to pay for their crimes through community service at
a local government facility. Tequesta used to be a participant in
this Program but withdrew due to liability concerns, worker's
compensation costs, lack of reliability from participants and
inability to supervise juveniles.
The Public Safety Committee reviewed this issue at their meeting on
December 1, 1993. It was the recommendation of the Committee that
Tequesta once again participate in the Program, provided that the
Village is able to secure sufficient volunteers from the public
willing to supervise the work activities of any JASP participants
assigned to Tequesta. Therefore, it is recommended that the
Village Council authorize the Village Manager to execute the Work
Site Agreement upon securing sufficient volunteers to oversee and
supervise JASP participants. We intend to advertise for volunteers
in upcoming issues of the Village Newsletter.
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RESOLUTION NO. 8 - 93f94
� A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAaE COUNCIL OF
� THE VILLAGE OF TEQvESTA, PALM BEACH
� COUNTY, FLORIDA, AUTHORZZING VILLAGE OF
TEQUESTA PARTICIPATION IN THE JWENILE
ALTERNATIVE SERVICES PROGRAM WITH
�i CONDITIONS AND AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE
i; MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE APPLICABLE WORK
I� &ITE AGREEMENT.
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�� NOW, THEREFORE, SE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE
E; VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
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!� SECTION 1. The Village of Tequesta is hereby authorized to
�( enter into an Agreement with the Juvenile Alternative
( Services Program to provide a community work service program
, site for children who have voluntarily, pursuant to Law,
agreed to or have been required by Court Order to perform a
� specified number of Community Work Service Hours for
�I committing a law violation.
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� SECTION 2. The use of the property of the Village of
� Tequesta as a Juvenile Alternative Services Program work site
is conditioned upon Village Staff securing sufficient
� volunteers necessary to supervise the services of JASP Work
Service participants.
I SECTIOK 3. The Village Manager is authorized to execute the
Work Site Agreement on behalf of the Village upon securing a
sufficient number of supervisory volunteers to oversee JASP
work site participants.
�' THE FOREGOING RESOLU.TION was offered by Councilmember
I , who moved its adoption. The motion
was seconded by Councilmember , and
upon being put to a vote, the vote was as follows:
FOR ADOPTION AGAINST ADOPTION
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The Mayor thereupon declared the Resolution duly passed and
adopted this _ day of , A.D., 1994.
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Dr. Peter Pa�rado WORKSITE AGREEMENT
ExecuEivc Dircaor
3435 First A��cnuc South
St. Pe:ersburg. Fl_ 3371 I
t813)327-2443 The Juvenile Alternative Services Program, Incorporated,
Fax (813) 327-5716
hPrehv enters into aqreement with
wpponcdWrtcUSUrpanmcmdl�l+w Village of Tequesta to praviae a cwwuunl�y WULK
tJrr�). e+, :� trd�.,d� co,�,i. i�c .
._,.....�,� �..�.��,- GPrvi ce nrn�ram s i te for ch i ldren who have voluntari ly
l ,y;m;�,�.;,;,,:;;.,����;�u���,�� "� pursuant to law agreed to, or who have been required by
I I.irula Ika::n and rel+and���i�< Yn�iics.
�.�„�,5���;��,A�,����.���M��=� Court Order to perform a specified number of Community
","„`"""�"� Work Service hours for committing a law violation. The
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t'm�«'� Juvenile Alternative Services Program, Inc., under
contract with the Department of Health and Rehabilitative
JASPPROGRAMS Services to insure that services are provided to these
DistrictV juveniles, will have access to �uveniles who are
Pinetlas County
343sF«u���� s performing in such work programs to verify t e
St.Petenburg,FL33711 appropriateness of the program. Juveniles who
< t813) 327-2443 participate in the work program are considered employees
District VI( B
Rrrvar�lfnnntv of the State for the purpose of Worker's Compensation as
�, authorized ny Chapter 44U ( F. S. , ��.�pter� 3y . u4 a;iu
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District V[I[
sa�ca sub ��5��« � Dated :
1; i� l7th St., Unit L
Sarasota, FL 34234
(8i3) 366-9660
Ft. \tyers Sub District B Agency Representative ( printed)
2! 2� Illi�ois A�•c.
Ft. Myers, EL 33901
(813) 337-5662
District IX
��"cst Palm Beach Agency Representative Signature
751 Nonhlake Bivd., Swte C
Nonn Paln� Rcach, FL 33�i08
(407) 844-6338 Add re s s :
FoR Pierct
131 \orth U.S. ++t
Ft. Pierce, FL 34950
(947) 466-4355
Changing Scasons
Cocuge 19 Phone :
1 l73 (antana Rd.
� lantana, FL 33462
(4(?7) 58b•2021
�lills Shclter
)t}�}8 V.E. 3rd Ave.
F�. ��d��aa� FL 33304 JASP Representative
{305) 523-3148
tippman Shcltcr
1 t35 N.W. 7ih Ave. A roved •
Ft. laudcrdalc. FL 3331 l PP
,:,•;»��;oic�3 �JASP Specialist
ro�-$ccurcDetention Department Of Health
ip36T�_E.3rdAve. Education/DropoutPrcvcntion and Rehabilitative
Ft. lauderdak, FL 33304 15500 George Bivd.
{3p5} 467-4418 ' Ckarwater, FL 34620 S@rV1C@S
Dclinqucnt Rc-Entry {R13) 531-7403 Truaney Dependency Care and Non-Secure Detention
program District ill Projeet DivM F'rogram Non-Secure Deteneion Pinetlas Counry
3�35 -!st M�e. S. Voutionat Assistance Cente� 751 N. L�kt Bivd.. Suite C U50 l7th St., Unit L 3501 Old Dixie Hwy 3753 38th .4ve S.
St Peiersburg, FL 337 t I 438 S.W. 3rd N. Palm Beaeh, FL 33408 Sarasou. FL 34234 Riviera Beach, FL 33404 St. Petersburg, FL 33711
tR I�) 327-24i3 Ocala. FL 32670 (407) 844-6338 (813) 366-9660 {407) 845•0429 (R 13) SG6-2929
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Serv�ces What is Juvenile Alternative Services Program?
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Juvenile Alternative Services Program (JASP) is a diversion/
Dr. Pctcr I'aRado intervention program funded by the Department of Health and
E.��UU���t��r«<o� Rehabilitative Services under the auspices of Juvenile
3435 First ,4vcnuc ti�������
Ct Pcicr,hur.� FL11�li S@r'V1C2S Program, IIIC. � a non-profit corporation. The purpose
rR!��3�; � of JASP is to help juvenile offenders become accountable for
��� ���' 3 'i -771 ci their norm-violating and delinquent behavior, and to act as an
A�h.L1111•n '�'P�P��'�'� ���`���•�'��'<<������•�� alternative to formal judicial processing .
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,, ..._,. How does JASP work?
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"'�` '"'` � �" ��'� �� JASP receives referrals from HRS Intake, the State Attorney,
hrS � and the Courts. The participant then becomes involved in a
��- supervised program consisting of any number of the following
„ �,�srrR�u,R.a��s sanctions and services: Community Service Work, individual
��,,,�,�,� and/or family counseling, assignment to a volunteer counselor,
r���uasc�����- restitution payments to the victim, letters of apology, jail
3'3'r"".a�` � tours, etc. In most cases, satisfactory completion of the
�i Pctersburg, FL 33711
tsi3�3z� JASP program will provide an opportunity to earn dismissal of
District Vll B t}7@ pending charges .
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h����: Why should my organization participate as a worksite?
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u;sc�«vui By becoming a worksite, your organization can help JASP
Sara�otaSub District rovide immediate consequences t0 a child � S norm-violating
17�Q 17[h St.. Unit L P
�,;-�;,�1.3,FL3�23� behavior. Community service work is seen as symboiic
'`' �''�� restitution to return service to the community for of fenses
Ft.>t�cr,��bDisuiciB committed. It also instills in the child a sense of community
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��. t��r�, fL 33901 and sel f pride .
{� i'i! 337-5662
' What kind of work can the children/teenagers do?
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•;,.�•`. ;�;, �,�� r� j' Cleaning, weeding, clerical, sweeping, washing windows,
:-��-:� ,i-i�33h groundskeeping, painting, and special projects. It is open
Fon E'i�T«
i; �..., ; ,��_:��i and flexible. Our only objection is the use of dangerous
rt �;.�<«.r�349so tools and/or machinery.
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IIi3:�ntanand. $tdff are responsible for assigning and supervising clients
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�-�o;�s��-�o2� while they work. They also evaluate participant's performance
ti�i�5sh�i«� on a satisfactory or unsatisfactory basis. The child's JASP
!�'�^�r >�d.���� counselor will work with the children and the worksite
F� l�i�derdale.fL33304 ersonnel and offer on oin su ort.
� i05} �23-314R P 9 9 PP
Lippman Shelter
1135 !�-W 7ih Ave.
ft. L��derdalc. �L 3331 l
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Non-Secure Dctention
!036 N.E. 3rd Ave. Education/Dropout Prevention
Ft. L�uderdale. FL 33304 15500 George Blvd. '
�30i �(ii•44t8 Cleanvater, FL34620
pc�i�y��cn� Rc-F.niry lRl3) 53l•7403 Truancy Depcndcnc�� Carc and Nun-Securc Dctcnunn
Program District ttl Project Divert Program Non-Secure De�ention Pioell:+s Couni��
;- ;> 1si ,��r S Vocational Assistance Cemer TS! N. lake Blvd., Suiie C 1750 l7th St., U�it L 350� Old Disie Hwy 375� 1.`��h .��: �
�t {'e;� rshur�. FL i3i 1 I 438 $.W. 3�d Y_ Palm Beach, FL 33408 Sarasota, FL 34234 Rrviera Heach; fl 334M �i Petersbur�. FL i3; lJ
4 E"??7 _' � �kata. FL 32670 (407) 844-6338 (8131 366-96(K� t�l�i! Rii.ltqi4 (RI 3� �hh ?; '_�
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How much staff time is required?
Time required can fluctuate from a few hours per week to wha�ever
ievel the organization desires. In many cases, the child will work
with the custodial or clerical staff. Thus, no additional time is
required.
What if there is a problem with a JASP participant?
Zf you experience any difficulty with the participant, notify JASP
immediately. If the problem cannot be rectified through mediation,
the client will be moved to an alternative worksite. Absence,
tardiness, or unsatisfactory performance will result in additional
hours for the juvenile. '
What types of crimes will participants be charged with?
JASP participants may be charged with misdemeanors or felonies. In
most cases, they will be first time offenders. If your
organization desires not to accept clients who have committed
specific offenses, you may make this desire known to JASP and the
child will not be referred. Crimes of a violent nature will
usually not be referred to JASP. '
What liability does my organization and personnel have?
Your organization has no liability. Through our contract with HRS,
Workmen's Compensation Insurance is provided for all JASP
participants. Juvenile Services Program, Inc. also carries its own
insurance covering all participants. In addition, parents and
participants sign a waiver form releasing all liability from the
worksite and JASP.
How can my organization get involved in the JASP Worksite Program?
Complete the Worksite Contract and send it to:
Juvenile Services Program
751 Northlake Blvd., Suite 2C
North Palm Beach, FL 33408
If you have any additional questions, please feel free to contact
a JASP Counselor at 844-6338.
Rulcs anci IZc�ulati�ns
1. No drugs, alcohol, or weapons while in attendance at JASP/Project Divcrt. You may bc
subjected to search for these by JSP staff.
2. No smoking. -
3. No abusive language or cursing ro staff or fellow participants.
4. Transportation is your responsibility.
5. You may not be absent or late without notifying the counselor and/or worksite.
Unexcusetl lateness or absence will result in extra work hours.
6. Leaving the iob site: Participants may leave the job site (to go to the bathroom, lunch,
etc.) only with the permission of their supervisor.
7. Tool handlin�: Tools will be handled safely and with extreme care. Participants will be
responsible for care of tools and make restitution for any damage caused by carelessness
or neglect. If the participant feels that the tool is inadequate for the assigned job, he/she
is to notify their supervisor immediately.
8. Participant's performance: Participants will be evaluated daily as satisfactory or
unsatisfactory. Unsatisfactory performance will result in equal compensatory time.
I have received a copy of the JASP/Project Divert "Rules & Regulations" and understand them
fully.
I understand that I will not be paid for my work and that my work will be for a non-profit
community agency.
I also r�lease th� Community Works Program Coordinator, JASP, Project Divert, Juvenile
Services Program, Inc., and contracted worksites of all liability in the event of an accident.
Child Date
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JSP Representative • Date
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CIIA('T(:IZ VI(1
CR(:/1'flVl: SANC'"1'IONS
8.1 SANCTIONS IZI;[.ATI:t) 'i'O TII(: TYPE: OF OFFENSf:
The following nre samples of sanction� which mn�� be r�s5i�ne�i. Thev are divided
into the followind sections:
A. Druo Related OfCenses
B. People Related OCCenses
C. Prope�ty Related OCfenses
D. Victimless/�liscellaneous Offenses
Hearing Officers are not limited to only those sanctions listed.
A. DRUC RELATED OFFENSES
Sanctions:
i. Attend a community-based druo program.
2. Complete a drug education course.
3. tVrite and submit a report on:
a. �larijuana and the la�v
b. Physical efCects of "pot"
c. P•farijuana and crime
d. LSD-Psycholooical dangers
e. Amphetamines - use and abuse
f. Barbiturntes - danger of misuse
g. The opiates (A7o�phine, Heroin, and Codeine)
h. Alcohol and teenagers
4c Spend a designated number of hours as a volunteer at a drug rehabilitation
center, and submit time sheet.
5. Interview a drug rehabilitation counselor. Write a report.
6. Collect literature from the Bureau of Narcotics and Danoerous Drugs,
U.S. Dept. of Justice, 6Veshington, D.C., and prepare a[older.
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8. Intcrvic��� � ciru� ad�fict. (:��k your Io�al druo abu�e trcr�tmcn( ccntcrti
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for .���ititnnce) r�nd write report.
.`�. �'i5it ���ur lo�.�l rh;��ter of Alroholics ;\non�rn�,ut an�i collr�t inCormntion.
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1Q. \'isit t� Dctoxification Centcr and wr�te report.
11 . lVritc to a dru� r�habilitation pro�ram for statistics nnd informr�tion.
� 12. Investigate and report on the inws thnt bovern {he s�le end serving of
intoxicants in this county.
� 13. Collect and submit newspaper articles on elcohol-related accidents and
injuries.
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14. Assion community service work hours.
RESOURCES: Refer youth to a schoot or public library, local pharmacy, health
1 department, and/or drug rehabilitation center. Contact COPE, InCormation
and Referral Specialist fo� additonal information. (See Appendix)
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B. PEOPLE RELATED OFFENSES
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��18y include such oCfenses as:
-....assaults/batteries
.....purse �natchinp
.....se� offenses
Sanctions
1. Visit the county jail. tVrite a 500 word report on findings.
2. Interview a jail ouard or an inmate if possible. lVrite a report.
3. Interview a Public Defender and identify his/her job requirements and
specific duties.
4. Attend adult court and write a report on what you observed.
S. Collect ne�vspaper articles on crimes committed against people. Make
a scrapbook and essay.
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6. 1Vrite a letter of apology to the victim(s).
7. Intervie�v a local attorney. Discuss assault and battery charges.
� 8. Identify expected behavior and establish sanctions.
a. Referral to Rtental Health '
b. Refereal Cor a psychological evaluation or a physica! examin�tion.
c• Pnrental counseling.
9. Restitution to aggrieved party. -
10. Assign to the community service work program.
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C. I'(tOPI:RTY-RF:LnTt:n OPFf:NSGS
M1lny inclu�ie such offenses t�s:
.....E3reaking dnd enterino
.....Criminal mischief
.....Auto theft
.-...Vandalism
.....Shopl i f t i no
.....Burolary .
..... A rson
.....Trespassing
Sanctions:
1. Restitution to aoorieved parties for full amount.
2. Reparation - a sum oC money ordered paid to the agorieved party if an
item cannot be repaired or replaced (photos, film, etc.).
3. Restriction Crom associatino �vith co-defendant(s).
4. Letter of apology to victim(s).
5. Repair damages and absorb cost of such repairs.,
6. tVrite a 300 lvord report on courage, morality, and integrity.
7. Contact the School Board and establish ho�v much damage is done in
dollars and cents by juveniles during a given school year.
8. Do a research project on the average sentence given to an adult for the
property related crime. Interview a judge or public deCender.
9. Assion to the community service work program.
10. Check for "undiagnosed" symptoms (personality difficulties, nervousness,
' fears, temper tantrums, depression, unexpressed hostility). A referral
to a mental health facility may be in order.
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�. vic•r���.�i,�:ss�h�►scct.� OPI�I:NSf:S
�tay incl+�de such offenses �s:
.....wenpons viol�tions.
.....fraudulent practices
.....public nuisances
.....obstructino justice
.....cruelty to animals
.....obscene literature •
.....profanity
.....ga mbling
.....offenses concerning boating laws� aircraft, motor vehicles, rnilroad
.....prostitution
.....curfetiv violations
.....loiterinp and prowlino
.....fishino violations/huntino violations
Sanctions:
1. Develop a fire escape plan for your family.
2. Visit a gunsmith and inquire about regulation regardino purchases and
the handling of weapons. �Vrite a report.
3. Collect newspaper articles on weepon injuries.
4. Volunteer to work a set number of hours at the Humane Society or tvildlife
Refuoe.
5. [nterview a veterinarian and write a report on the care. expenses, and
animal control reoulations in the community.
9. Contact your Iiealth Department and talk with someone about the veneral
disense rate in this country. Collect literature and write a report on
� what you learned.
10. Attend a family plannino clinic.
11 . Attend Adult Court and �vrite a report on what you obscrved.
12. Prepare u book report pertaining to the offense (book assigncd b�• hearino
officer).
13. Review Licensing laws and write a report.
19. Assignment to communiiy service work program.
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R.1. RfSTITUTION (Icicns t� carn monc��)
.....Collect soda bottle�.
� .....Coliect books. flavc a sale.
.....}lold a car �vash.
.....5«�eep gas station lots, pa�king lots for a small fee.
.....1{ave a flea market sale with belonginos you no longer nced.
.....Repair bikes. lawn mowers, and the like.
.....Paint house numbers on mailboxes.
.....tVash mobile homes.
.....�io�v la���ns, edoe, rake leaves.
.....Trim hedoes and trees.
.....Collect aluminum cans for recycling.
.....Collect old newspapers for recycling.
.....Do pool care services. �
.....B�b��sit.
.....Do ironino. .
.....Do domestic work in homes.
.....Sell vour o�an art work.
.....Do ��ard or clean-up work.
.....Tutor.
.....Hold baseball or football clinics.
.....Hold soccer clinics for a fee.
.....Do t��ping.
.....Secure a paper route.
.....lVash cars for car dealers.
.....Distribute handbills for merchants.
.....t�'alk dogs.
.....Do pet orooming.
.....Train dogs.
.....Contact nu�sing home and try to secure a daily job walking the patients.
(Family members will be happy to pay a ymall [ee to huve their loved ones
taken outdoors each day.)
.....tVork in concession stands for P.T.A.'s se�vice organizations, etc.
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8.3 S�M('i,(: P/1C11,1'('Y V1S1'I'S/iNT1;J�V11:1YS RI:f'n(ZTS
Thc ,^rhitr,3tor m;�y tvant the juvenilc to arran� c to tour ri I�<•nl (n�•il�t�,• ,in�1
writc nn essay on thc facility. Bclow are suggestions for this type of dispo��tion.
A. POST OFFICC
.....I(ow the government regulates postaoe.
.....The letter - from sender to receiver.
.....Fraud in the postal system.
E3. CiTY I�ALL
.....Visit and describe any of the departments.
C. BANKS �
.....Discuss hotv good credit is obtained.
� .....Discuss the procedures for obtAining a loan.
.....Discuss government regulations over the banl:ing institutions.
D. SCfi00L BOARD
.....Tour and investigate the cost of crime on the school budoet.
.....Attend school board meetings and investioate their responsibilities to the
community. '
' E. SEj11AGE PLANT
..... How the plant is run.
.....Describe the standards set by the government.
.....Importance to the community.
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F. COURT CLGRK
.....�Vhat the Court Clerk's duties are..
C. LAW CNFORCGMGNT OCPICE
.....Interview a law enforcement officer ��nd �vrite a �epori.
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8.4 SnMf'f,1; (�:SS�Y '1'nPIC'S (3�t1-10�� �v�>r�i�)
E3e►o�v is a list of some subjects tht�t can be u�cd (�r e�,5��•�:
.....Value of work.
.....Trespass and vand�lism.
.....1�'hy ( should not steal other's propert��.
.....Cost of repair of property abused and trespassed upon.
..... Peer pressure.
.....Cost of thefts to the store and the taxpayer.
.....ShopliCtinp and how to stop.
.....Effects of a felony on my future.
.....Permissible locations to ride a dirt bike (hunt/fish, etc.)
.....Alcoholism.
.....�tarijuana.
.....Juvenile delinquency and its effect on the communit��.
.....Guilt of an accomplice.
.....Effects of criminal mischief on business.
.....Cost of security to stores to prevent shopliCtino.
.....Effect of shoplifting on the community.
NOTE: When assigning an essay, take into account the child's ability to write,
his/her age, and �vhat type of student he/she is. Do not set the child up for
failure by assigning too many words. Do not assign paoes, assion words. Essay
must be handtivritten in ink, not type�vritten.
8.5 SAMPLE RESEARCH REPORTS (500-2000 words)
Here are some topics Arbitrator's may want to assign.
q. tiVRITE AN ESSAY ABOUT "WHY MARIJUANA IS USCD."
In the essay the following topics should be discussed:
.....The way it makes users feel.
.....�Vhy users need to feel that way.
.....1Vhat i think of those who use the druo.
.....Iio�v much are they influenced by their friends to use marijuana.
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