Learning Objectives

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

  • Discuss the purpose and scope of juvenile court acts
     
  • Compare and contrast adult and juvenile justice systems
     
  • Understand the concepts of stigmatization, jurisdiction, waiver, and double jeopardy
     
  • Discuss the constitutional rights of juveniles in court proceedings
     
  • List and discuss the various categories of juveniles covered by juvenile court acts