JUVENILE JUSTICE ASSESSMENT TEMPLATE To Conduct an Assessment of the Juvenile Justice Systems in the Republics of Serbia and Montenegro in the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia October 2001 Prepared by Carol Conragan Attorney at Law [pic] INTRODUCTION The Aim and Objective Sponsored by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (FRY)‚ the following template
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There are multiple gaps in the Juvenile Justice System due to organizational issues‚ in which the decisions are made. One of the major concerns in the juvenile justice system is the over representation of minorities. This is due to prejudice and bias people in higher power that make the decisions regarding juvenile sentencing. In the first empirical article “Contexts of Decision Making…” the authors briefly discuss how earlier people often used Conflict Theory to explain why minorities are over represented
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rights‚ but when it comes to juveniles there are no laws to protect them in the juvenile justice system whatsoever. Youth are not able to purchase tobacco until they are 21‚ they cannot have sexual intercourse until 16‚ and cannot drink alcohol until 21. Why is it that adolescents have to wait until all these ages to do certain things and aren’t officially considered adults until the age of 18‚ but there are juveniles as young as four years old being tried as adults? It is only fair that adolescents
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whether a juvenile criminal should be punished to the same extent as an adult. Those who commit capitol crimes‚ including adolescents‚ should be penalized according to the law. Age should not be a factor in the case of serious crimes. Many people claim that the child did not know any better‚ or that he was brought up with the conception that this behavior is acceptable. Although there is some truth to these allegations‚ the reality of this social issue is far more complex. The juvenile justice system
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Juvenile Delinquency and Juvenile Crime Q & A Written Response 1. What is the definition of delinquency? The definition of delinquency is‚ in the broadest usage‚ juvenile actions or conduct in violation of criminal law‚ juvenile status offenses‚ and other juvenile misbehavior. 2. What is the definition of status offense(s)? The definition of status offense(s) is an act or conduct that is declared by statute to be an offense‚ but only when committed by or engaged in by a juvenile and
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Juvenile Crime Jacqueline Allen CJS200 June 9‚ 2013 Charles Musselwhite Abstract Juvenile crime is a crime committed by minors (juveniles) younger than the statutory adult age. In most of the legal systems there are specific procedures followed when dealing with minor offenders‚ such as juvenile detention centers‚ boot camps‚ etc. This paper will attempt to create a better understanding of the offenses‚ the causes‚ and the procedures to deal with the criminal behavior of juveniles. In
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Stanley JUVENILE OFFENDERS AND THE DEATH PENATLY Juvenile Offenders and the ideas of how to punish them for their crimes has been a national topic of discussion with just about everyone you meet. From the local politicians to the concerned parent who worries about their children. What punishment juveniles should receive has always been a sensitive subject. From state to state‚ city to city the views and opinions vary and varies on what should be the correct punishment for a juvenile offender
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Running head: Adults Sanctions for Juvenile Officers 1 Adults Sanctions for Juvenile Officers 2 Incarcerating youth with adult inmates results in tragedies. Youth who are prosecuted as adults may be sentenced to serve time in adult sanctions where they may be at risk. Research demonstrates that children in adult’s institutions are five
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February 7‚ 2013 Juvenile Justice-Final Draft We See Them as Children‚ How About the Legal System? If minors do not share the same rights as adults‚ then the legal system should not treat them as so. When a crime is committed‚ fair punishment is what every criminal expects when walking into the court room. However‚ certain journalists have proven that when juveniles commit a crime they are charged as children to a certain extent and that the legal system is quick to call them adults when they commit
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The Sentencing of Juveniles Today‚ we live in a society faced with many problems‚ including crime and the fear that it creates. In the modern era‚ juveniles have become a part of society to be feared‚ not rehabilitated. The basis of the early juvenile justice system was to rehabilitate and create safe havens for wayward youth. This is not the current philosophy‚ although the U.S. is one of the few remaining countries to execute juveniles. Presently‚ our nation is under a presidential administration
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