Juvenile Corrections Basics
What age group does juvenile Corrections focus on?
Youth under the age of 18
What does the parents patriae mean?
What is the first step in the juvenile justice process
Intake
Wgar type of facility is used for short-term confinement
Juvenile detention center
no
Rehabilitation rather than punishment
What does parents patriae justify in juvenile corrections
rehabilitation and protection of the youth
What is detention used for
Short-term holding before court
What kind of facility focuses on long-term treatment
Training schools
Whos the two smartest kids in class
Lazaro and Aiden
What is the term used instead of "criminal" for juveniles
Delinquent
What is emphasized more in juvenile Corrections: punishment or treatment?
A hearing to determine responsibility
What type of program allows youth to stay in the community
Community-based programs
Does Mr v suck at paintball
yes
How is juvenile Corrections different from adult corrections
It focuses more on treatment, education, and rehabilitation
Why does the juvenile system use different terms compared to the adult system
To make it sound less harsh
What is disposition in juvenile corrections
The decision about placement or treatment
Name two services commonly offered in juvenile facilities
Education and counsling
Did Lazaro fart on the bus
yes
Why does the juvenile system believe youth should be treated differently than adults
Because youth are still developing and can change their behaviour
How does the philosophy of juvenile Corrections support public safety?
By helping youth change behavior and reduce reoffending
What is the purpose of aftercare
To support and supervise youth after release
Why are community based programs important
They help youth reintegrate and avoid future offenses
Lazaro