Introduction
how many cases were listed in the 1st slide?
3 cases
what was the juvenile court times like?
it was a time when the legal system started treating kids differently than adults.
Who had total control over children in ancient Rome?
Fathers had total control over their children.
what is delinquent children ?
- committing any adult crimes.
how many states are there?
50
what is The office of juevenile justice and delinquency prevention
its a primary source for the juvenile justice system
T or F: kids at the age of 7 were being put in adult prisons
True
What Roman idea influenced English and American laws?
The idea that the government could step in for parents when kids broke the law.
what is undisciplined children ?
- disobeying parents or teachers.
how tall is konnor?
5'2
can teenagers be charged with life without parole if they committed a crime where someone was killed?
what were kids called when they were put into prisons?
delinquents
Why did people start caring more about children in the 1700s?
They believed children were important for the future.
what is dependent children ?
- no parents or guardian.
is matthew cute?
yes
The Court decided that judges cannot be forced to automatically give life sentences to juveniles they must consider the_______first.
child's age
what did the judges study before deciding their sentence?
they studied a child's family, school, and health
Where did many families move in the 1800s?
To America
what is neglected children ?
- lacks of food and shelter.
does konnor know how to golf?
no
what was the last case listed in the 1st slide?
Montgomery v. Louisiana
fill in the blank: During this time, every_____created a separate system with its own rules and special places like reform schools.
state
What did abandoned children do to survive in cities?
They formed groups and found food on the streets.
what is abused children ?
- harmed by caretakers.
does konnor think hes tiger woods?
yes