1. Answer Now!!! What 3-5 factors should a judge take into account when deciding if a youth is a juvenile or an adult

2. Juvenile Justice

3. Duh!!!! Juveniles are treated differently than adults in our law system

4. Historically However, through out most of history this was not true

5. Historically However, through out most of history this was not true Long prison sentences and corporal punishment were common

6. Historically However, through out most of history this was not true Long prison sentences and corporal punishment were common It was not until the mid 1800s that there was a call for a separate juvenile system

7. Who is to blame? The change occurred because some people felt that the family was to blame for bad behaving children (not the child himself)

8. Structure of the Juvenile Court The court was established to be informal, allowing the court to act as a parent/guardian for the child

9. Structure of the Juvenile Court The court was established to be informal, allowing the court to act as a parent/guardian for the child Parent patriae- Latin for “parent of the country” or acting in the best interest of the child

10. Structure of the Juvenile Court The court was established to be informal, allowing the court to act as a parent/guardian for the child Parent patriae- Latin for “parent of the country” or acting in the best interest of the child Hearing are closed to the public, and terms are different from adults

11. Who is a Juvenile? Varies from state to state, but the age falls between 16-18

12. Who is a Juvenile? Varies from state to state, but the age falls between 16-18 Judge will make decision based on:

13. Who is a Juvenile? Varies from state to state, but the age falls between 16-18 Judge will make decision based on: Age and past record

14. Who is a Juvenile? Varies from state to state, but the age falls between 16-18 Judge will make decision based on: Age and past record Seriousness of crime

15. Who is a Juvenile? Varies from state to state, but the age falls between 16-18 Judge will make decision based on: Age and past record Seriousness of crime Likelihood to be rehabilitated by adulthood

16. Who is a Juvenile? Varies from state to state, but the age falls between 16-18 Judge will make decision based on: Age and past record Seriousness of crime Likelihood to be rehabilitated by adulthood However, current trend is to trying offenders as adults

17. 3 sections of juvenile court Delinquent offenders

18. 3 sections of juvenile court Delinquent offenders Youths who have committed acts that would be crimes if adults

19. 3 sections of juvenile court Status offenders

20. 3 sections of juvenile court Status offenders Youths who committed acts that would not be crimes if adults

21. 3 sections of juvenile court Status offenders Youths who committed acts that would not be crimes if adults Smoking, curfew, alcohol

22. 3 sections of juvenile court Neglected and abused children

23. 3 sections of juvenile court Neglected and abused children Youths who need the court’s protection from a parent/guardian

24. 3 sections of juvenile court Neglected and abused children Youths who need the court’s protection from a parent/guardian Food, shelter, clothing

25. Parent’s Role Some believe that parents should be held accountable

26. Parent’s Role Some believe that parents should be held accountable Parental responsibility laws- parents punished for child’s actions

27. Parent’s Role Some believe that parents should be held accountable Parental responsibility laws- parents punished for child’s actions Similar to contributing to the delinquency of a minor

28. Goals of Juvenile Justice Two sides

29. Goals of Juvenile Justice Two sides Humanitarian-rehabilitate the offender

30. Goals of Juvenile Justice Two sides Humanitarian-rehabilitate the offender Control- punish the offender