Juvenile Group Home

You work for the administrator in charge of juvenile corrections in your county. She is considering adding a secure group home to the juvenile system and has given you the task of researching the issue. Prepare a 3 to 4 report in a Microsoft Word document that addresses the following points and cite all your sources in APA format:

• Explain how group homes can be effective as an alternative to incarceration for juvenile offenders.
• Review any drawbacks, including concerns regarding costs, security, and impact on the offenders.
• Discuss the challenges associated with using group homes as an alternative to incarceration.
• Conclude by recommending whether or not a group home is a good solution and explain your reasoning.