They are treated more leniently than adult offenders, with an eye towards rehabilitation and showing them the error of their actions. Other than that, a crime is a crime, and whether the offender is a juvenile or not, the legal system will address their offense.
They are taken to a youth court and when their 18 they'll go to jail
The primary goal of juvenile courts is rehabilitation. Juvenile courts deal with young adults and children under the age of 21. Judges will use a wider range of options to treat youthful offenders.
The Juvenile Division of the criminal courts.
The Juvenile Division of the criminal courts.
The Juvenile Division of the criminal courts.
Denis C. Mitchell has written: 'Young offenders' -- subject(s): Administration of Juvenile justice, Children, Juvenile courts, Juvenile justice, Administration of, Legal status, laws
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Joseph G. Weis has written: 'The Sociology of Deviance' 'Preventing delinquency' 'Jurisdiction and the elusive status offender' -- subject(s): Juvenile courts, Juvenile delinquency, Status offenders
The juvenile justice system was created by reformers in the 19th century who believed that young offenders should be treated differently than adult criminals. One influential figure in this movement was reformer Lyman Beecher, who advocated for separate courts and facilities for youth offenders.
For CHRONIC repeat offenders, yes.
juvenile offenders are sometimes executed
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Juvenile courts are courts of original and special (or limited) jurisdiction.