Juveniles
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Pros of Trying Juveniles as AdultsThe case for trying juveniles charged with violent crimes as adults
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The Death of Innocence: Juveniles in Adult CourtJuveniles are increasingly being tried in adult courts for their crimes.
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The Cons of Trying Juveniles as AdultsThe case against trying juveniles charged with violent crimes as adults
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Transferring Juveniles to Adult Court: Constitutional Implications of Judicial TransferIn Kent v. United States, the Court regularized the process used to transfer juvenile cases to adult court. It also gave juveniles in adult court, the same rights afforded to adults.
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Trying Juveniles as Adults Q&AThe policy of trying juveniles (persons under the age of 17) as adults is controversial, especially in many liberal states. Following are a few questions and answers that are often asked about trying juveniles as adults. -
Juveniles Sentenced to Life Without Parole: Three Women in PrisonThis article discuss five court cases where juveniles were sentenced to life without parole. -
Juveniles in the Adult Criminal Justice SystemJuveniles who are adjudicated in the criminal courts, as opposed to juvenile courts, are faced with more obstacles. Since there are different processing procedures between the two jurisdictions, these juveniles are affected differently when released into society. -
Should Juveniles Be Sent to Adult Prisons?Interesting details about juveniles and the adult prison system.
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Correctional Facilities and JuvenilesExplains juveniles and the juvenile justice correctional field.
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Criminal Justice: Should Juveniles Be Treated as Adults?Personal feelings on whether or not juveniles should be treated as adults within the criminal justice system.
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Issues Juveniles Face in Adult PrisonsThere are many horrible issues that juveniles will face when placed in an adult prison.
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The Continuing Debate Over Life Without Parole for JuvenilesThere is no parole for victims of violent crime. They suffer terror for the rest of their lives. The perpetrators should be punished for just as long.
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Should Children Under 12 Be Charged as Juveniles or Adults?In the state of Pennsylvania there is no law of how young a child can be to be tried as an adult.
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Should Juveniles Be Sentenced to Life Without Parole?Juvenile justice, crime, and punishment has taken a dark turn. The Supreme Court's decision May 17th, 2010 will disrupt social, economic, and racial sectors in America with it's subjective boundries given to each state. -
THE INEQUALITY in DUE PROCESS RIGHTS GRANTED to JUVENILES MUST CEASEThis research paper, written for a criminal justice writing class, explores the issue of extending all due process rights to juvenile offenders.
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The Use of Marijuana Among Juveniles and the Effects of MarijuanaMarijuana is the most commonly used illicit drug in america, but most of the people using it don't know exactly what they are getting themselves into. Marijuana not only effects the user, but also everyone around him/her.
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Juveniles Tried and Sentenced as AdultsOur juvenile justice system was created for rehabilitation. What happens when that is not an option? -
The Supreme Court Restricts Life Sentences for JuvenilesThis article is a news story. It's quite interesting. I would love your thoughts.
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Sentencing Juveniles to Life Imprisonment - For or Against?locking them up and throwing away the key...
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Justice for Juveniles: Interview with Susan, an Advocate for Juvenile OffendersSusan is an advocate for Eric Hainstack, a juvenile offender who shot his school principle at the age of 14. -
Supreme Court to Decide on Life Imprisonment for JuvenilesThe U.S. Supreme Court will soon decide on whether life prison terms are constitutional for some types of juvenile crime. The case argued before the Court concerns a 13-year-old boy convicted of raping a 72-year-old Florida woman in 1989.
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Juveniles Transferred from Detention Centers Likely to Repeat Crimes, Study SaysAccording to the CDC and the Department of Health and Human Services, juvenile transfer policies resulted in individuals being arrested for subsequent crimes more frequently than when individuals were retained in the juvenile justice system.
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Juveniles in the Adult Criminal Justice SystemOver the past several decades there has been a push for violent or repeat juvenile offenders to be transferred to adult courts, and to be sentenced as adults for their crimes.
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Boot Camp for JuvenilesHere is a breif article discussing Boot Camps. -
Equal Rights for Juveniles?Addressing the issue between juvenile crimes and their punishments.
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Treating Children like Children: Outlawing the Death Penalty to Preserve Innocence and Uphold the ConstitutionThe death penalty is unjustified for juveniles. Since juveniles do not have the same rights and priviledges as adults, the consequences for their actions should differ as well.
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Corrections and TreatmentA small list of community-based treatment efforts the courts can implement into a juveniles punishment rather than to incarcerate. A few of these community-based treatments are: House arrest, residential programs, and balanced probation.
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Development and Evolution of the Juvenile Justice SystemSince it began, the juvenile justice system has continued to grow and evolve. Over time, many precedents have been set to protect juveniles.
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Juvenile Delinquency: Standards of ProofIn Re Winship was but one in a series of cases that addressed the rights of juveniles. The issue presented to the court in this case was that of the standard of proof necessary to prove a juvenile delinquent.
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Joy Ride in Oklahoma CityCar thefts in Oklahoma City are on the rise because the DA refuses to prosecute juveniles. -
Curtailing Youth ViolenceThe violent crimes committed by juveniles seem to be as alarming, if not moreso, than crimes committed by adults. -
Who is Nick Lee? a 15 Year Old that Tricked Apple with His $.99 ApplicationI have been searching for the elusive 15 year old Nick Lee. A child prodigy who tricked Apple with a cheap application that unlocked the Internet on iphones.
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District Attorney Files Charges in the Death of Phoebe PrinceNorthwestern D. A. Elizabeth Scheibel, announced charges against nine youths between the ages of 16 to 18 along with three female juveniles for crimes ranging from stalking as a youthful offender.
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The Criminal and Civil Rights of a JuvenileAn explanation of the rights and protections that juveniles have in the United State of America.
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Parole: Permission to Rape AgainWhy the "life without parole" option should never be in question when sentencing juveniles found guilty of violent crimes
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Crime Causation and DiversionTwo programs that can assist with preventing juveniles from engaging in delinquent behavior and criminal activity.
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Juvenile CrimeWhen will enough be enough? It appears that there is more juveniles committing crimes today than there has ever been. The scarier point is the juveniles are committing crimes at a younger and younger age.
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Bully AmericaThe case of 12-year-old Cristian Fernandez serves to demonstrate exactly how ineffective the American justice system is at treating juvenile offenders.
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"The United States Juvenile Justice System"Since the nineteenth century, the juvenile justice system has made significant advancements, especially in regards to juvenile prosecution. Today, juveniles are afforded virtually the same Constitutional rights as adults in regards to judicial oversight.
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Case Management in the Juvenile Justice SystemThe primary objective of case management in the juvenile justice system is to enable juveniles and their families to use their natural strengths to achieve their goals.
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