Juvenile Justice System http www nycrimecommission orgpdfsGuide To

Who is a Juvenile New York is one of the few states to automatically

How this all started…. Treated the same Pre-1900’s America as adults – jail, long

How this all started…. Began to argue that failure of family caused delinquent behavior

First Juvenile Court Case 1899 Cook County, Illinois – Hearings closed to the public

What’s the solution? Parens Patriae = “Parents of the Country”

Three Groups of Juveniles 1. Delinquent Offenders = Juvenile who committed acts that would

Three Groups of Juveniles 2. Status Offenders – Youth whose acts would not be

Three Groups of Juveniles 3. Neglected and Abused Children Parents/Guardians not providing food, clothing,

Three Groups of Juveniles 3. Neglected and Abused Children Seeking Court protection from a

Debate: What is the purpose of Juvenile Court? Rehabilitation (humanitarian) OR Punishment (control)

Corresponding Adult Law Term Crime Arrest File Charges Not Guilty Plea Trial Found Guilty

Procedures 1. Taken into custody – Minor offenses Warning and release to parents And/or

Procedures 2. Taken into custody – Major offenses or Prior Record Detained And/or Refer

Juvenile Justice in America • In complete, full sentences please answer the following questions

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Who is a Juvenile New York is one of the few states to automatically classify a 17 -year-old as an adult in the court system* *Judge can grant youthful offender status to people up to age 19 http: //www. poughkeepsiejournal. com/story/news/crime/2016/04/27/jo hn-jay-student-charged-making-terroristic-threat/83587412/

How this all started…. Treated the same Pre-1900’s America as adults – jail, long prison terms and Corporal Punishment

How this all started…. Began to argue that failure of family caused delinquent behavior Reformers

First Juvenile Court Case 1899 Cook County, Illinois – Hearings closed to the public and kept youth ID private

What’s the solution? Parens Patriae = “Parents of the Country”

Three Groups of Juveniles 1. Delinquent Offenders = Juvenile who committed acts that would be crimes if they were adults. Possible Solution: Juvenile Detention Centers

Three Groups of Juveniles 2. Status Offenders – Youth whose acts would not be crimes if committed by adults. Examples: running away, skipping school, refusing to obey parents (habitual). Possible Solution: PINS (Person In Need of Supervision)

Three Groups of Juveniles 3. Neglected and Abused Children Parents/Guardians not providing food, clothing, or shelter Children abused either physically or sexually

Three Groups of Juveniles 3. Neglected and Abused Children Seeking Court protection from a parent/guardian Possible Solution: Social Service Agencies: Foster Care, Counseling, and Treatment

Debate: What is the purpose of Juvenile Court? Rehabilitation (humanitarian) OR Punishment (control)

The Harrison Case (2002)

Florida Case: Love Triangle

Corresponding Adult Law Term Crime Arrest File Charges Not Guilty Plea Trial Found Guilty Sentencing Jail Parole Juvenile Law Term Offense Take into custody Petition Denial Admission Adjudicatory hearing Found Delinquent Disposition Detention Aftercare

Procedures 1. Taken into custody – Minor offenses Warning and release to parents And/or Referred to social service agency

Procedures 2. Taken into custody – Major offenses or Prior Record Detained And/or Refer to Juvenile Court

Juvenile Justice in America • In complete, full sentences please answer the following questions • 1. What are your initial thoughts about the current state of the juvenile justice system? Explain • 2. What are your thoughts on the use of solitary confinement for juveniles? Explain • 3. What could be an alternative for solitary confinement? Explain • 4. Where do you think the biggest need for reform is within the juvenile justice system? • 5. What reforms would you make? Explain