Is The Crime Worth The Time

by Mary Conner

Overview

For the past 10 years Mary L. Conner worked for the Los Angeles County Probation Department and she has seen young people come in and out of the Juvenile Justice System as though it's a normal way of life. It wasn't until 2010, when Ms. Conner took on the role of Community Detention Officer as the Officer of the Day for minors who have been placed on House Arrest by the Courts, that she fully understood the challenges, misunderstandings, and sheer lack of knowledge that parents and their children face. This guide is intended to help juveniles and their parents with basic information about what to expect when they go to court. Some examples include: • What are the judge's guidelines in the courtroom? • How should one dress when making an appearance court? This guide also shares information on some of the basic penal codes, as well as the definitions of basic terms that relate to the legal system. If a person knows better, they can make better choices. The Juvenile Court is no longer a place where you get a clean slate when you turn eighteen. Today, almost every adjudication of delinquency is accompanied by long-term consequences, including DNA tests and adult-style fingerprinting. 'Is The Crime Worth Your Time' was written so that minors and parents have a better understanding of what to expect when a child commits a crime.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940149622023
Publisher:	Mary L. Conner
Publication date:	06/24/2014
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	72
File size:	432 KB

About the Author

Mary L. Conner is the youngest of five children born to James and Mary Conner. Hers was a household where formal education and Christian principles were important. She earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in General Studies from the University of Southern California's School of Education. She continued her education at the University of Phoenix, where she received two Masters Degrees. One in Management; the other in Business Administration. She maintains her Christian fellowship at the church where she grew up: True Samaritan Missionary Baptist Church in Los Angeles, where she is the Youth Director and the Sunday School Teacher for children 3-8 years old. In October 2013, she received Sunday School Teacher and Youth Director of the Year awards." Ms. Conner has more than 42 years experience working with young people, which includes Los Angeles Air Force Child Development Center, Los Angeles Air Force Youth Center, Compton Unified School District (Special Education Teacher), Los Angeles Unified Schools, Community Harvest Charter School and Los Angeles City Recreation & Parks. Her motto is, "Children desire to be treated with love and respect." Mary Conner is employed by the Los Angeles County Probation Department as the Officer of the Day for the Community Detention Program (House Arrest) for minors. "I want to thank everyone who has purchased a copy of my book, which I hope will bring awareness to many people regarding what happens when one commits a crime."