The Juvenile Justice System
How is the juvenile justice process related to the adult system?
It is similar but differs in goals.
When does the juvenile justice process begin?
When a juvenile has contact with law enforcement.
Juvenile detention is ____ while waiting court decisions, assessments, or transfer.
short-term
Juvenile court proceedings are criminal and always public.
False
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What does the adult justice system prioritize?
Public safety by managing and rehabilitating offenders.
What can cause contact with law enforcement?
complaint, investigation, or referral.
______ must be separated from adult offenders and are entitled to a detention hearing within a short time.
Detained juveniles
Both juvenile and criminal justice systems use reactive and proactive approaches.
True
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What does the juvenile justice system focus on?
Helping youth.
Who else can refer juveniles into the system?
Parents, school officials, or community members.
The intake process decides whether a ___________to juvenile court.
case will be dismissed, handled informally, or formally referred.
Only the juvenile justice system allows detention alternatives like home or electronic detention.
False
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What areas does the juvenile system emphasize?
Care, treatment, education, and rehabilitation.
How do police usually handle juvenile cases?
They are more likely to handle them without court involvement.
Some cases are resolved through ______ without a ______
informal probation or consent decrees without a formal court record.
Plea bargaining is common in the criminal justice system.
True
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How are juvenile correctional agencies organized by states?
As independent agencies, social service divisions, or adult corrections departments.
When may a juvenile be placed in temporary detention?
If they are considered a risk to the community or themselves.
If handled formally, the case proceeds through a __________________.
delinquency petition, adjudication, and disposition, which determines sanctions like probation, placement, or treatment.
Juveniles can only be detained for punishment, not protection.
False
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