Electronic monitoring is often seen as “a prison without bars.” However, when it comes to juvenile electronic monitoring, it is not considered punishment but is seen as rehabilitative. Young people who would otherwise be detained are placed on electronic monitoring which can be akin to house arrest. Violations can include missing curfew, skipping class, or not obeying parents. A juvenile’s poor performance can result in increased time on electronic monitoring and probation. The result is a greater penalty than if they had never been on electronic monitoring and probation. What are your thoughts? Is juvenile electric monitoring an appropriate alternative to incarceration?
Discussion 7Think back now to week 1 discussion, where you viewed the scene from “The Andy Griffith Show”, your week 4 discussion where you stopped a single
Discussion 7 Think back now to week 1 discussion, where you viewed the scene from “The Andy Griffith Show”, your week 4 discussion where you stopped a single mother for speeding and using her cell phone in a school zone, and now watch this short video clip. What is the




