Learning Objectives

On completion of this chapter, students should be able to do the following:

  • Evaluate the extent to which the goals of the juvenile justice system have been met early in the 21st century
     
  • Suggest alternatives for the future of the juvenile justice system
     
  • Explain the restorative justice and “get tough” approaches to juvenile justice
     
  • Discuss the possible demise of the juvenile justice system
     
  • Discuss ways of improving on the current juvenile justice system