Unit 4-1 A Brief History of Juvenile Justice
Parens Patriae means this
What is allowing the state to act as a parent to protect the welfare of children
In juvenile justice diversion means
What is to decide whether a petition should be filed against the juvenile?
When was the first juvenile court established?
What is 1899, with the Illinois Juvenile Court Act.
The main purpose of the juvenile court?
What is to provide treatment and guidance rather than punishment?
This would be considered a status offender?
What is a juvenile who commits acts that are not considered criminal if done by an adult, such as truancy.
This was the first state to establish a juvenile court
What is Illinois?