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