Juvenile Court Basics
who goes to juvenile court
A youth who is 17 years old or younger and has committed a very serious felony, may be tried as a Juvenile Offender in the New York City Supreme Court.
why can detentions be dangerous
risk of physical and mental suffering at a developing age
how can court effect school
missing massive amounts of school forces to the minor to be left behind
How many youth were in residential placement in 2023?
What is 29,300 youth. OJJDP reported youth in residential placement increased from 24,900 in 2021 to 29,300 in 2023.
what is diversion?
This is when youth are sent to counseling, community service, mentoring, or treatment instead of formal court punishment.
what does rehilbiltation mean
attempts to treat the underlying causes of criminals' transgressions so they can return to society to become productive citizens
what is the school to prison pipeline
a process of many years whereby youth are placed at a greater risk of incarceration even as they move into, and through, young adulthood.
how can court affect mental health
this can sometimes lead to stunting growth mentally
How much did youth incarceration fall from 2000 to 2023?
What is about 73%? The Sentencing Project says youth held in juvenile justice facilities fell from 108,800 in 2000 to 29,300 in 2023.
Why are counselors important?
Counselors are important because they address trauma, conflict, mental health, and family problems before they become court problems.
what is delinquincy
minor crime committed by a young person
why is adult court dangerous to minors
forces the minor to not be treated as a child
how can juvenile records affect kids later
jobs can disregard anyone with the smallest offense
How many confined youth were in adult jails/prisons in recent data?
What is 2,437 youth, or about 1 in 13 confined youth?
What is restorative justice?
This approach focuses on repairing harm, accountability, apologies, restitution, and healing instead of only punishment.
what does due process mean
a chance to have a fair trial
why are racial disparities dangerous
it creates a dangerous relationship with the youth and any law enformen figure
how can detention affect the familes
seperation can cause anxiety and alienation
How much more likely are Black youth to be detained or committed than white youth?
As of 2023, Black youth were this many times as likely as white youth to be detained or committed in juvenile facilities.
Why should schools avoid harsh punishment?
schools should avoid harsh punishment because suspensions and expulsions can disconnect students from education and increase justice-system contact.
when was juvenile court created
1899
why can tough on crime policies backfire
it takes away any chance for second chance on very young people
how can juvenile court affect the future
it can lead to permenant ptsd and mental problems for life
What statistic shows the school-to-prison pipeline problem?
what is in 2017–18, 55% of high school students had police at school, but only 40% had a school social worker
What is the best goal of juvenile justice?
The best goal of juvenile justice is to protect the public while helping young people grow, learn, and avoid future harm.