These lasws are known by different names in different jurisdictions. Generally, there is very little, or no, difference in them - it is just a "kinder," "gentler," more "P.C." way of calling it the same thing.
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Dirk, dagger, knife!- diferent terms for the same weapon. so Juvenile delinquent and juvenile offender are synonymous. There might be a special term for Chronic Juvenile offender- a kid thug who specializes in mugging little old ladies , for example, or those who commit violent crimes and happen to be kids. ( Children who have murdered someone, for example)
Basically he says that the difference between them is that they're rich and he's not.
the differnce between a criminal act and a delinquency act in school violance
A crime is a crime no matter WHAT the age of the person committing it. The only difference between juvenile offenders and adult offenders, is in how they are handled by the court.
I believe the questioner is confusing the term "rights" with "treatment of." Both juveniles and adults possess the same "rights" but the way in which the juvenile offenders acts are written afford much more lenient treatment to juveniles, as opposed to adults charged with identical offenses. This is in an effort to take a wayward juvenile offender who may have made a mis-step due to youth and inexperience, and genltly guide them onto a more law-abiding path.
Clara Frances Chassell has written: 'The relation between morality and intellect' -- subject(s): Juvenile delinquents, Stupidity, Character, Psychological tests, Intellect, Criminals, Educational tests and measurements, Intelligence tests, Mental efficiency
The ability of police to choose between two possible procedures when dealing with a juvenile allows for discretion based on the specific circumstances of the case. This flexibility recognizes that not all juvenile offenders should be treated the same and allows officers to consider factors such as the severity of the offense, the prior record of the juvenile, and the potential for rehabilitation. By having options, police can better tailor the response to best fit the needs of the individual young person.
Juvenile delinquency refers to the illegal or criminal behavior committed by young individuals under a certain age. Status offenders, on the other hand, are young individuals who commit acts that would not be considered offenses if performed by an adult, such as truancy, running away from home, or violating curfew. The key distinction is that status offenses are specific to the status of being a minor and are not seen as criminal behavior.
A public defenders responsibilities may involve, defending individuals charged with felonies, represent juvenile delinquents in child abuse and neglect cases, meet witnesses, establish close contact with defendants and act as a negotiator between the defendant and the attorneys office.
People that go in young offenders units are aged between 15 and 21! They go in there as a punishment. They are too young to go into a prison so they go into a young offenders unit instead. People that go in young offenders units are aged between 15 and 21! They go in there as a punishment. They are too young to go into a prison so they go into a young offenders unit instead.
is it fair to treat some offenders informally
It depends on the severity of the crime. There are documented cases of juvenile homicides. The Church party line was if the culprit was under the age of 7, the church age of reason, he had no latent criminal capacity and the whole thing would be booked as a tragic accident, above 7, however the child crime culprit was subject to the administration of juvenile justice, reform schools, Youth Houses, etc. Again, there is a whale of difference between fireworks or wayward baseballs, and deliberate homicide with firearms, knives, etc. One must balance mercy and tolerance with the very real n eed to isolate ( incarcerate if necessary) Dangerous delinquents who may indeed pose a violent threat to the community at large- such as firearms homicides.