Learning Objectives
- Describe the history of the juvenile justice system and why the doctrine of parens patriae shapes and maintains the current system.
- Define the important concepts and terminology found in the juvenile justice system, and summarize important Supreme Court cases with respect to juvenile rights.
- Evaluate current rates of juvenile offenses and the differences in offending patterns for girls and minorities.
- Describe the various steps in the juvenile justice system and how they are similar to and different from steps in the adult system.
- Identify the rights of victims of juvenile delinquency and how they differ from victims of crimes committed by adults.