and nearly 10‚000 youth is detained or incarcerated in adult jails and prisons. Some studies show that juveniles who are held in adult facilities are 38 times more likely to commit suicide and are at the risk of being sexual victimized. Do we really want that to happen in our prisons? And‚ if they are sexually victimize what makes us think that they won’t do it to others? In 2008‚ the Juvenile Department found that transferring young offenders to the adult criminal justice system does not protect
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Much controversy exists on the question of 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
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live in today; juvenile justice is nationwide concern of law enforcement. However to what the extent the laws and penalties used towards the youth today has been a major focus of many criminologists and organizations around the nation. Many people feel that all the laws should be prosecuted to the fullest extent‚ however there are just as many who feel the minor offenses should be dismissed so that the juvenile’s future and record will not be tarnished for a nonviolent law. The juvenile justice system
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In What Ways Can Young Offenders Be Treated A person who commits murder‚ theft‚ robbery‚ physical abuse should always be equal in the viewpoint of the law‚ no matter it is a youngster or an adult. There should be equal punishments for the juveniles and the adults because the wrong that they have done has lead to the breaking of the law and ethics. Therefore‚ there are a number of ways in which the young criminals can be punished like imprisonment‚ labor imprisonment‚ strict fines on them‚ they
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A Juvenile Probation Officer (JPO) is required to follow Arizona State court rulings and statutes and departmental procedures as well as Supreme Court precedence. The juvenile justice system is geared more to protection and support of the minors involved in the process than the adult criminal system. However‚ in a delinquency proceeding‚ a juvenile can be subject to deprivation of or limitations on their liberty‚ the same as adult defendants. Because of this‚ they have been deemed deserving of
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Charged as adults? In the 1700’s there was no distinguish in the law between juveniles and adults. However‚ there is now a ongoing debate on whether or not 16 years should be charged as adults in the court of law. I am confident in my opinion that they should at the age of 16 years be charged as adults. They have to be able to take responsibility for their actions. Also‚ 16 year olds should be able to make their own decisions. At the age of 16 teens need to be able to take responsibility for
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Ashley Smith CRJU 2070 Juvenile Justice LU One Review Questions Review Questions for Learning Unit Two There are four major sources of data on juvenile delinquency. List the four sources and describe the type of data each source reports on. Describe the difference between validity and reliability in regards to research data. Define a cohort study or group. What are some of the most interesting findings taken from victimization surveys? What are some of the most interesting revelations
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Against Juveniles tried as adults 3/28/2011 Sociology 101 Juveniles deserve a second chance at succeeding. The people have to remember that the children need our help and get them focus in positive things and give them the right guidance they need to succeed. There is various ways that a kid can get back on the right path‚ counseling‚ after school programs‚ rehabilitation‚ and‚ a positive role model. Each of these things have they own way to get the child involved. Counseling could also help
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past criminal history. That could be a potential employer or financial institution if a background check is required. California does not seal juvenile records automatically when the person reaches the age of 18. When you reach the age of adulthood in California‚ you have to petition the juvenile court to seal the records. Specific Court Documents A juvenile record can be sealed through a petition‚ which is a form that needs to filled out and filed with the court. It has to specifically arrive at
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Juvenile courts were created first on the 19th century. It wasn’t until the 20th century when it was fully developed. There once was times that kids could face the death penalty. Overtime things changed‚ and kids are now not viewed as criminals. They are viewed as delinquents. It is important to treat juveniles as delinquents because that’s what they are. I am currently taking a course in Psychology of Adolescents‚ and I have learned so far kids make mistakes. Do not get me wrong if they murder
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