The History and Development of Juvenile Justice

The History and Development of Juvenile Justice

<p> CHAPTER ELEVEN THE HISTORY AND DEVELOPMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE</p><p>LEARNING OBJECTIVES</p><p> Understand the major social changes leading to creation of the first modern juvenile court in Chicago in 1899.  Be familiar with some of the landmark Supreme Court decisions that have influenced present-day juvenile justice procedures.  Be able to comment on the nature of delinquency cases being processed in juvenile court.  Know how children are processed by the juvenile justice system, beginning with investigation and arrest and concluding with reentry into society.  Understand the conflicting values in contemporary juvenile justice.  Recognize key similarities and differences between the adult and juvenile justice systems.  Be able to argue the pros and cons of the juvenile justice system’s goal to treat rather than punish and assess if this goal is being met today.  Understand the need for and be aware of the key elements of a comprehensive juvenile justice strategy to deal with juvenile delinquency.  See the difference between prevention and intervention efforts to reduce juvenile delinquency.  Be able to identify and comment on pressing issues in the future of juvenile justice</p>

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