Parental Support of Juvenile OffendersProject
Undergraduate Researcher Application Form 2015
Project synopsis:Adolescent offenders exist in a broader context; they are not yet mature and are still influenced greatly by their parents. However, the role that parents play in their children’s legal process is largely unstudied. The proposed study will investigate the influences (attitudes, resources, knowledge, cultural barriers) of 400 previously-interviewed mothers of first-time juvenile offenders. Participants will complete a follow-up phone interview to determine attitudes and life experiences related to the justice system. Results will determine how these domains of support affect the probationary success and recidivism of youth after in the years their first offense, and how the parent-child relationship adapts to justice system contact over time. The findings will deepen our understanding of how parental support can bolster success for juvenile offenders overtime, and will have important implications for juvenile justice policy.
Requirements:
GPA of 3.0 or higher; availability during all three quarters (fall, winter and spring quarter), including on weekends and evenings
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Phone number: ______Email: ______
- Classification: freshman sophomore junior senior other (please list)______
- When can you start? ______
- Number of hours per week you are available: ______
- Because many of our participants work during the day, sometimes interviews are scheduled at night or on weekends. Can you work evenings (6pm-10pm) and weekends (Sat & Sun)?
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- How long can you commit to the project?______
- Do you know SPSS? Yes No Some (please explain) ______
- Do you know Spanish? Yes No
- If yes, how long/what experience? ______
- List research experience (if any): ______
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- Why are you interested in this project? ______
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- What is your GPA? ______ (minimum of 3.0 to apply)
- List classes you have had that are relevant to this project
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- What other activities are you involved in (work, sports, fraternity/sorority, clubs etc)?
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- Do you have any experience making cold calls (i.e., calling a stranger)? ______
- Do you have any experience working with families? ______
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- When are you available for an interview? (days and time) ______
After you have completed this form, please email it to Cait Cavanagh:
Applications received after the deadline (September 18) will not be considered.