QUESTION # 1 Critics contend that the juvenile justice system is outdated and ineffective. Provide a researched example in how this system may be improved. Do you think the juvenile system should be...

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QUESTION # 1 Critics contend that the juvenile justice system is outdated and ineffective. Provide a researched example in how this system may be improved. Do you think the juvenile system should be abolished in favor of the more punitive criminal justice system? Why, or why not? What are the major differences between the Juvenile Justice System of the past and the Juvenile Justice System of today? In your response, please include research to support your opinion. QUESTION #2 This week you are looking at theories for an explanation of this crime. Review the criminal case about Scott Lee Peterson as well as one criminal case of your own choosing where you will identify a theory that might explain the perpetrator's actions. You will need to explain in detail why you chose the theory or theories you listed. Support your opinions with a source or reference. References Hewitt, B., Stambler, L., Arias, R., Bane, V., Dodd, J., Clark, C., & Swertlow, F. (2004). Can he escape his lies? (cover story). People, 62(15), 66–71. The Wrongful Conviction of Scott Peterson. (2021). Scott Peterson Appeal. https://www.scottpetersonappeal.org/ QUESTION #3 People make common errors in everyday analysis of situations that can be overcome using scientific principles. What errors do people commonly make in reasoning? Give an example of one type of error. QUESTION # 4 TEMPLATE ATTACHED CJ490: Research Methods in Criminal Justice Unit 1 Worksheet Student Name: _______________________________________________________ After completing the course activities, answer the four following questions. Cite your work using APA as needed. Provide your full source references at the end of the worksheet. 1. Identify and describe the four purposes of research. 2. Provide a basic criminal justice example for each of the 4 purposes of research identified in question 1 above (it may be easier to provide a separate example for each purpose). 3. Explain the relationship among the 4 purposes of research. 4. A Chief of Police has started a task force to identify the location of the highest crime areas. Based on the 4 purposes of research, determine the best research purpose for this project. Explain your reasoning.