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Exercise 1

Juvenile court, like the adult court system, has numerous procedures that must be maintained in order for the court to operate efficiently. Chapter 7 provides an explanation of each of the stages of juvenile court. In order to learn more about juvenile court, review the Shelby County’s Juvenile Court Documentary at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ypX1Licb_RA.

1. Do you believe this video is useful for parents and others who are interested in juvenile court? Why or why not?
    

Exercise 2

Juvenile court, like the adult court system, has numerous procedures that must be maintained in order for the court to operate efficiently. Chapter 7 provides an explanation of each of the stages of juvenile court. To learn more, visit the Louisiana Juvenile Regional Resources website at http://www.jrsla.org/youths/jvcourt.php.

1. Examine the procedures explained throughout the site.
    
2. Do you think this website is helpful for juveniles and parents? Did you learn anything you didn’t know from the website?
    
3. Compared to procedures in your state, are they the same?