Mini Research Prospectus of
1,600-2,150 words in length using the Purpose Statement approved by your
instructor in Part 1 of this assignment.
1) Use
the following information to ensure successful completion of the assignment:
a) This assignment uses a grading rubric that can be viewed at the assignment’s
drop box.
b) Use your approved Purpose Statement from Mini Research Prospectus Part 1. In
its final form for inclusion in this part of the assignment, the statement
should be 100-150 words in length.
c) Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA
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2)
Perform the following tasks to complete the assignment:
a) Write a concise review of literature of 750-1,000 words that accomplishes
the following:
i) Identifies the main contributors to and the key theories in the research
topic.
ii) Critically examines the quality of prior research as well as the existing
empirical issues, theoretical issues, and conflicts.
iii) Critically examines the methods used to investigate the problem of
interest and analyzes the differences in methodologies that may have
contributed to varied research results.
iv) Develops the research question and guides the selection of the method.
b) Write 750-1,000 words that describe the method you will use and
that detail the steps you will take to answer your research question. This
section must accomplish the following:
i) Presents the design of the study and justify the use of a specific research
method.
ii) Describes and justifies how the data is to be collected, including the
(1) Population (subjects) to be studied.
(2) Data collection instruments to be used.
(3) Data collection plan to be employed, which specifies the conditions under
which data are to be collected.
(4) Specific activities to be conducted that are intended to reduce bias and
increase validity.
iii) Specifies the intended data analysis procedures and analytic tools to be
used.
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Topic: How do probation officers who work in a residential juvenile hall facility in Los
Angeles, California perceive the factors or situations that facilitate successful completion of
probation terms?
1. Problem Statement: It is not known how probation officers who work in a residential
juvenile facility in California perceive the factors or situations that facilitate successful
completion of probation terms.
2. Purpose Statement: Topic: How do probation officers who work in a residential juvenile
facility in California perceive the factors or situations that facilitate successful completion of
probation terms?
3. The purpose of this qualitative, case study is to investigate how probation officers who work
in a residential juvenile facility in Los Angeles, California perceive the factors or situations that
facilitate successful completion of probation terms?
Research Questions
Overarching: How do probation officers who work in a residential juvenile facility in California
perceive the factors or situations that facilitate successful completion of probation terms?
R1: What type of strategies is applied during the probationary program?
R2: What strategies do they apply outside of the program, once the juvenile has been released?
R3.How do they perceive the nature of their relationship and rapport with the juvenile to
facilitate successful completion of probation terms?
R4: How do probation officers help the underage youth in the facility to enhance their social and
life skills while inside the facility?
R5: How do probation officers help the underage youth in the facility to enhance their
educational and academic skills while inside the facility?
R6: How do probation officers perceive the relationship building process facilitates successful
completion of the program?
R7: What type of community based alternatives do probation officers implement for
prevention, diversion and rehabilitation?
Literature Review: A summary of the apparent four categories in the Literature Review:
A. Background of the problem/gap; in the wake of 1900’s, the Los Angeles county courts did
not categorize the minors and the adults in enforcement of the law. There existed little
consciousness in guiding wrongdoing when it came to the juvenile, instead the law handled
the youth and the minors alike. It is not until 1929, when statewide supervision started.
Probation office was created, under the State Department of Social Welfare.
B. B. Theoretical Foundations: Social theories and models of foundation that are vital for
research
i. Social Learning Theory- Human behavior is learned observationally through modeling:
from observing others, one forms an idea of how new behaviors are performed, and on later
occasions this coded information serves as a guide for action.” (Albert Bandura, Social
Learning Theory, 1977).
ii. Self Efficacy Theory- “The belief in one’s capabilities to organize and execute the courses of
action required to manage prospective situations.” (Bandura A. Self-efficacy: Toward a
unifying theory of behavioral change. Psychological Review. 1977).
(d) Summary.
Background:
Providing adequate rehabilitative and gender-specific programming to deliver instruction that
meets youths’ needs, as well as mental health services, enrichment activities and family
involvement
At the moment there exists no given reason that would resort the issue of youth change to
criminal activities. However, through the resolution of a number of psychological, sociological
and biological models one can articulate their understandings and raises the attention required to
lower the number of crimes committed by the minors.
The assistance of law enforcement agencies, individuals, neighborhoods, families and
educational peers would jointly bring forth knowledge and arguments that can help solve the
hurdles with the juveniles.
Methodology and Design – Qualitative study with a case study design
Sample and Location – Los Angeles County Juvenile Detention Center
Population: Probation officers assigned to juvenile residents at the juvenile detention center.
Sample size: 15 Probation Officers from the detention centers within Los Angeles County.
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Data Collection – explain the primary and tools and data sources that give answers to the report
queries.
Interview
Observation,
Record review or combination
Questionnaire
Data Analysis – Explains and talks of the actual data analysis methodologies that would be used
to answer the questions relating with the research.
Concept formation
Concept development – reduction; selective sampling of literature; selective sampling of
subjects; emergence of core concepts
Concept modification & integration
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