Why I Want To Commit Juvenile Rehabilitation

Upon completing my bachelors at John Jay College, I plan to further my education by obtaining my masters and PhD in forensic psychology. I am passionate about this field of study because I want to be a voice for juveniles and their families. Often times, the crimes committed by juveniles are attributed to a lack of character rather than a cry for help and guidance. Thus, these children are taken from their community and placed into detention centers where they are detained instead of rehabilitated.
Rehabilitation is essential to the juvenile system because the lack of rehabilitation increases the likelihood of recidivism. As a result, these children go on to commit crimes which can be more violent than the first crime they committed. My passion