You will examine, with scholarly research, the topic related to juvenile delinquency/justice you have chosen for your research paper, explaining the issue that is in need of reform. You will engage your sociological imaginations and include an analysis of the social issues that correlate to the topic and incorporate an explanation of the sociological theory (social structure, social process, subcultural or social reaction theories) that best applies to an evaluation of your topic. Be sure to reference the final Research Paper expectations for specific guidelines as you develop this assignment.

With this second dropbox assignment, you will examine, with scholarly research, the topic related to juvenile delinquency/justice you have chosen for your research paper, explaining the issue that is in need of reform. You will engage your sociological imaginations and include an analysis of the social issues that correlate to the topic and incorporate an explanation of the sociological theory (social structure, social process, subcultural or social reaction theories) that best applies to an evaluation of your topic. This paper should include a title page, abstract, and properly formatted reference list. The body the paper should comprise approximately 3-5 pages (750 – 1250 words), and this does not include the title page, abstract, and reference list. This assignment is worth 100 points.