Use of statistics, studies and outside sources may help to strengthen your position and MUST be properly cited to within your document. A separate WORKS CITED page is not necessary for this assignment as long as the sources consulted are properly cited and given credit to. Copied/Pasted work from outside sources (Wikipedia etc.)

QUESTION TO BE CONSIDERED FOR RESPONSE:

(View the following clip for background information)ABC 20/20 Cash For KidsLinks to an external site.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jdhsf1u3JVY

Q. Given what we know about judicial discretion in sentencing, why was the Kids for Cash scandal out of Luzerne County a story of national interest? What was being abused in this case and why weren't more people blowing the whistle on the activities inside these courtrooms? Do you think another Kids for Cash scandal can/will occur in the wake of this investigate and subsequent prosecution of these judges or will this case having a chilling effect? Fully support your opinion with outside facts, stats, studies etc. with citation for credit.