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    between the adult and juvenile justice systems. Siegel and Welsh‚ (2008 p. 272)‚ states that‚ “the components of the adult and the juvenile criminal processes are similar‚ but the juvenile system has a separate organizational structure.” There are more differences than there are similarities‚ but only because the juvenile system is there to rehabilitate the child and not punish them. The adult system is aimed at “punishing the guilty”‚ (Siegel‚ Welsh‚ 2008‚ p. 275). The juvenile system is very lenient

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    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 needs

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    Nailling 1 Jenny Nailling Ms. Dollman ERWC Period 2 18 February 2015 The Controversies in Juvenile Justice Each year‚ thousands of adolescents in the United States have been tried and sentenced to life in prison without parole‚ a punishment that has many of its own controversies. Debates are held on whether or not these kids should be tried and sentenced in the same way that adults are tried and sentenced. Many justices say that since children are emotionally‚ physically and mentally different than adults

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    lies within the juvenile justice system. A huge suggestion for reforming the juvenile justice system would be to make the children their number one priority‚ rather than focusing on punishment. Although these children have committed crimes to get them there‚ they deserve to be treated with dignity and respect. They also deserve to be protected‚ educated‚ and properly treated for their mental and physical health issues. Three major proposals for improving juvenile justice are: Multisystemic

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    Juvenile Justice has been a prominent controversy in present day society. We can observe how the majority of crimes committed are being perpetrated by adolescents. The disputation arises on whether the Supreme Court justice should abolish mandatory life in prison for pubescents who commit the immorality of murder or authorize the punishment with parole. Although many can challenge this contrary issue‚ I concur with ideology of the Supreme Court ruling that juveniles who engage in murder could

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    (2004)‚ restorative justice is: ...a process where all stakeholders affected by an injustice have an opportunity to discuss how they have been affected by the injustice and to decide what should be done to repair the harm. With crime‚ restorative justice is about the idea that because crime hurts‚ justice should heal. It follows that conversations with those who have been hurt and with those who have afflicted the harm must be central to the process. The process of restorative justice necessitates a

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    JuvenilesJustice There are times we hear of young children committing crimes. Crimes those are punishable by either life sentences or death row. Over the course of time society has been more compelled to find out why the child has acted out in such a malicious way. But before new psychological studies we have in our system children who have spent their life in prison over a bad choice or something that they could not control. Preceding the suggestion of juvenile-justice advocates the Supreme Court

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    Juvenile justice has been a completely controversial topic that has been talked about for ages. We asked ourselves if it’s righteous of us to send juveniles to jail for their crimes but all we get in return is a big question mark. Should we punish these teens for their crime or should we figure out a solution to help? We need to do something because sending them to jail is not going to help anyone. We are basically sending them to their death. We need to refine the court system and help these

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    “LP3 Assignment: Justice Process” Assignment: Justice Process Lynette Mullins American National University 1 “LP3 Assignment: Justice Process” 2 Abstract Describe what happens at each of the following steps in the justice process. A. Booking B. Preliminary hearing C. Grand jury proceeding D. Arraignment E. Trial F. Sentencing G. Appeal “LP3 Assignment: Justice Process” 3 Report A young man is arrested on charges of attempted murder. The is then taken to the local

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    CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROCESS Generally speaking‚ the concept of the legal system can often seem very complex‚ confusing‚ and intimidating. However‚ to assist in comprehending the system‚ the state of Kansas has defined a sequence of events in processing criminal cases where each action encompasses a specific function. Whether it is the police officer who investigates the crime‚ the prosecutor who must gather the facts for action‚ the defendant who must obtain a lawyer and prove their case

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