The Programs Juvenile Intervention Program - 1323 Words

It is said that our society influences they we grow up, our social and community conditions as well as our interactions with others influence our behavior. Growing up in low class neighborhoods that are more likely to be affected by crime often allows youth to follow a path toward criminal behavior rather than it being of random behavior. In this paper I will discuss two programs Juvenile Intervention Program (JIP) and the S.H.O.C.K program these programs where created to help young adults make better decisions with their lives and show them that the path that they are on come with consequences. In 2001 San Bernardino County community leaders created the Juvenile Intervention Program (J.I.P) to show troubled youth the reality of†¦show more content†¦Along with the J.I.P program it was designed to combat negative influences that today’s youth face, like teenage pregnancy, drugs and gangs are so many the many influences this program tackles. Both the Juvenile Intervention Program and the S.H.O.C.K program hope for the same outcome when it comes it helping these young adults make better decisions. Their goals are one in the same to assist young adults that are on the verge or heading down the wrong path, for example, youth that has problems with continuous disruption in the classroom, or experimenting with alcohol, drugs, and are being influenced by gangs. These programs were designed to address criminal and/or redirect negative behavior, increase understanding and awareness of the criminal justice system, and emphasize the legal consequences of violating the law Participation from both the juvenile and the parent and/or legal guardian is key to making this program not only work for the child but also help the parent deal with the negative influences that society shows their child. Even though the programs have similar outcomes they both have very different requirements to be able to participate. In order to participate in the S.H.O.C.K program, juvenile must be between the ages of 12-17, be a resident of the county, attend school within the county, not on probation or in placement, have a parent or legal guardian