American Teens Against Crime

unconstitutional. Nowhere in the founding document of the United States can it be found stating the action of forcing government service as being constitutional. America’s founding documents do not give Congress the authority to require mandatory service from American citizens. Article 1, section 8 of the United States Constitution lays out the authorities Congress have (art. 1, sec. 8). The Congress has the power to borrow money on the credit of the United…

stereotype can be applied to black people that appear to be criminals by how they look, what they wear, or even the music they listen to. As we start to notice these stereotypes being used, commercial producers try to include black actors that go against the “thug” stereotype. Instead, they present the educated black person in a more positive…

World Religion in Public Schools America is one of the most religiously diverse countries in the world; however, there is a lack of knowledge about cultural religion. Religion is not a distinct phenomenon. Understanding and considering worldwide perspectives is a significant global competence skill that all students should establish. Contrary to popular belief, no law prohibits the discussion of religion in public schools. Because religion is not concentrated on within the curriculum, students…

Many do not know that 15-year old Claudette Colvin was the first African American who refused to give up her seat to a group of Caucasian people. Being too young and too dark-skinned she was never recognized as the leader who started the Civil Rights Movement. After her arrest, she became pregnant by a much older and married man, and civil rights leaders thought that it would not help but hamper the African American community in their rise for equality. Nine months later, Rosa Parks, a 42- year…

Without financial resources the mother or family could fall into a deeper poverty and would be unable to provide the right resources to provide the child on a right path. A baby should not come into the world unwanted. 49% of all pregnancies among American women are unintended. Having a child is an important lifelong decision that requires consideration, preparation, and planning. When a fetus is born it is a child which means it is given all its rights such as any other person. Human life is so…

the 20’s. I strongly feel like abortion is not being treated like any other criminal case. Many teen have abortions and hardly understand them. I believe abortion should be illegal worldwide. When I think of abortion, many questions, thoughts, and concerns come to mind. Some questions are that why is abortion not considered a crime? Should it be considered a crime because the person is committing a crime or not? What causes the thought of abortion? The issue could be fought from several…

given our country many of its most famous cuisines and traditions. Black Americans are famous for overcoming slavery and inspiring many of the music genres we love today. People admire Caucasian Americans for braving North America’s harsh wilderness and later founding the United States. Much like both of the above groups, foreigners from every walk of life have influenced our society in many ways. Unlike Caucasian and Black-Americans though, immigrants are rarely…

most prevalent reasons are due to broken relationships in their families, difficulties in school, and the inert need to the sense of belonging. Today, gangs are more violent than ever before, having younger members than ever before, committing drug crimes with weapons, and having no fear. Gang problems will continue to grow unless something is done, but it is very difficult to address these problems because of the gang mentality, “snitches get stitches.”  References Howell, J. (August 1998).…

CHAPTER 1 Introduction Correctional institutions exist to provide individuals convicted of a crime with a secure and safe place to serve their sentence.1 Convicts suffer penalty and imprisonment for violating societal laws. Imprisonment means limited freedom during confinement. Correctional institutions main goals are to manage discipline, rehabilitation, punishment, reintegration, and certify that individuals complete their incarceration period.2 In the United States,…

Fences is a play about how African Americans survives in sheds and difficulties they face to find work. Troy Maxson, the protagonist of the play is the son of an unsatisfied sharecropper whose cruelty takes his wife’s and Troy away from him. Troy is taken to prison after he is involved in various crimes like killing and robbing others. During his stay in prison he learns to play baseball and loves it. As time passes he outshines in baseball. After he is out from prison’s discrimination in the…