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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.
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Should juvenile offenders age 12 and above be treated as adults?
Not in most instances and that is the reason they have hearings to establish whether a person should be tried in adult or Juvenile court. In a murder case they often are where in a shoplifting case they are tried in juvenile court and should be. One deciding factor that the courts consider is the persons history, if a 12 year old has committed varying degrees of crimes and they seem to be escalating in severity then the court will rule for adult court.
How should the juvenile justice system respond to female delinquency?
First, it is a myth that females do not become delinquent; there are young women and girls who do get arrested, often as a result of problems with drugs and alcohol, but these days, also as a result of joining gangs. Poverty, physical and sexual abuse, and lack of parental involvement can also play a role in the delinquency of girls. Studies have shown that the justice system has historically treated girls and women more harshly, under the mistaken belief that it is abnormal for females to become criminals, so giving them a serious punishment will scare them away from further offenses. However, without addressing the underlying factors that lead to delinquency, punishment alone does not work. The truth is that the juvenile justice system is overburdened and underfunded, and young women are often given little counseling, no therapy, and little guidance about how to change their lives. Certainly, girls who steal or commit assault deserve punishment of some kind, but first offenders should be treated differently from repeat offenders. Rather than just focusing on locking up juvenile offenders, prisons should also provide role models who can help these girls to develop better coping strategies. Many juvenile offenders are illiterate or come from homes where substance abuse (or even sexual abuse) was common. While juvenile offenders do need to pay for their crime and understand where they went wrong, a combination of counseling, education, and job training may help to give them a better path than what they had been on and prevent them from returning to prison later. Unfortunately, we are living in a time when the emphasis is on "law and order," but this alone will not solve the problem of juvenile delinquency, whether by males or by females.
Why should the juvenile court not punish children?
If the juvenile has simply gotten into trouble as a repeat runaway; into trouble without harming other people and the juvenile has remorse then the courts should not punish the juvenile, but they could use 'house arrest' or a parole officer to contain the actions of juvenile if they continue to get into trouble. If the juvenile has committed a serious crime such as murder then they should be held in a Juvenile facility until they are old enough to go to court for that murder and should receive the punishment in accordance to that State's law.
What is needed to make an arrest of juvenile verses that of an adult?
a parent or guardian should be present in case of an arrest of a juvenile
Why should teenagers who commit crimes be tried as adults?
all Juveniles who display conduct that is determined to be adult conduct get moved to criminal court. Juvenile court is a civil proceeding, not criminal. Thus a "conviction" in juvenile court is called an adjudication. If a juvenile wants to act like an adult then they should be treated as such.
Juvenile offenders should not be penalized?
yes
Should there be mandatory incarceration for chronic juvenile offenders?
For CHRONIC repeat offenders, yes.
What does 'rehabilitate offenders?
The idea that the those who commit criminal offenses should be "taught" or "conformed" into standard society. In other words, offenders should be rehabilitated and released back out into society. It's counterpart is "Incapacitation", which is the idea that offenders should be removed from society, period.
Who believes that offenders should be punished only if they deserve it and not for any consequences that may come of it?
utilitarian
Who believed that offenders should be punished only if they deserve it and not for any consequences that may come of it?
utilitarian
How should juvenile offenders be treated in American society?
Juvenile offenders should be treated with a focus on rehabilitation rather than punishment. They should have access to education, mental health services, and support systems to help them reintegrate into society. Restorative justice practices can also be effective in holding them accountable while addressing the underlying causes of their behavior.
Should status offenders be treated differently than juvenile delinquents?
There is no comparison to be made. Juveniles are juveniles and the law says they should be treated differently from adults, regardless of the charge against them.
The meaning of juvenile delinquent?
A juvenile who has commited acts against the legal code. some would not be crimes if done by adults- such as Truancy, smoking, alcohol use, etc. Delinquent is the milder term, Offender is usually reserved for real crimes such as assault and battery, weapons charges, rape, ...
What are the differences concerning how the juvenile justice system should operate according to the traditional and the punitive models?
The traditional juvenile justice system focuses on rehabilitation and treatment for juvenile offenders, emphasizing their welfare and best interests. In contrast, the punitive model prioritizes punishment and accountability, treating juvenile offenders more like adult criminals. The traditional model aims to address the underlying causes of delinquent behavior and promote positive youth development, while the punitive model emphasizes deterrence and retribution.
Should Juvenile delinquency be mixed with the adult criminal in prison cells?
it depends on there age like if the were sixteen the maybe yes but otherwise no because the would by tiny compared to adult offenders
Why should bullies be punished?
they should be punished because they are cowards and wether they bully mentally or physically it is wrong!!
Should criminals be punished or re educated?
punished
