This was set up in the US long ago and its main motives were to defend youth from the punishments defined for the major criminals or punishments from the criminal courts and encouraging rehabilitation based on the individual juvenile's needs.
why do states in the US have a separate juvenile court/justice system?
differences between the adult justice system and the juvenile justice system. .
Juvenile justice policies play an important role in the criminal justice system. The goal is to assist juveniles who drift in and out of potential delinquent activity and to avoid harming the juvenile. A juvenile's first contact with the judicial system begins with some interaction with law enforcement. Please explain juvenile justice policies, make an argument for the rationale of maintaining the juvenile-justice system, and evaluate whether treatment and rehabilitation are suitable goals for juveniles.
in 300 words There are many issues confronting the juvenile justice system as a whole. Identify one that you consider to be especially problematic. Why did you choose that one? Do you have any suggestions for a solution?
Teen Court is a juvenile diversion program designed to circumvent the formal processing of first-time juvenile offenders within the juvenile justice system. An article reported on a study in which offenders were randomly assigned either to Teen Court or to the traditional Department of Juvenile Services method of processing. Of the 58 Teen Court individuals, 16 subsequently recidivated during the 18-month follow-up period, whereas 12 of the 51 Department of Juvenile Services individuals did so. Does the data suggest that...
discuss the use of diversion in the juvenile justice system. Is this a good policy?
Sealing of Juvenile Records in California A youngster adjudicated in juvenile court who has reached age 18 or has been off probation for at least 5 years can request that his or her records be sealed. The petitioner must show the court that he or she has not subsequently been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor involving moral turpitude and has been rehabilitated. Law enforcement may have still have access to the records if, for example, it is necessary to...
Identify and describe sources of labels. Next, discuss how labels from the juvenile justice system can be devastating on our youth. Explain why you agree or disagree with this idea.
Provide, both, a statement for and against abolishing the juvenile justice system. Pick one of your statements and defend your choice.
Weaknesses of the International Court of Justice include a. that it can rule in cases that states do not bring to it. b. that it can make rulings only on disputes freely submitted by states exercising their sovereign rights. c. that it does not protect state sovereignty. d. All of these are true.
What programs do you feel have the most promise for juvenile aftercare? Why?