Virginia Tech Sociology Juvenile Delinquency Discussion

Critics argue that while aims at rehabilitative approaches such as group therapy (such as GGI, PPC, milieu therapy, Wilderness probation, juvenile boot camps, and Intensive Aftercare Programs) are noble, they simply cost taxpayers and communities too much in the way of tax dollars. While these programs do seem to lower the rate of recidivism, in a cost-to-benefit ratio, critics argue the programs may not be worth the tax dollars spent on them. What is your position? Relate this to the rehabilitative foundation of the juvenile justice system in your discussion.