Introduction to Criminal Justice: Practice and Process
Third Edition
Learning Objectives
As a result of reading this chapter, you will be able to
- Describe the early treatment of juveniles and history of our juvenile justice system, which includes houses of refuge, reformatories, and the first juvenile court, created in Illinois
- Explain the unique philosophy, principles, and goals underlying the treatment of youthful offenders by the juvenile court system
- Review the process and flow of cases through the juvenile justice system
- Discuss whether or not there exists a school-to-prison pipeline and, if so, reasons for and possible solutions to it
- Describe the types of secure and nonsecure custodial options that are available to juvenile court judges
- Elaborate on the problem of—and possible solutions to—youth gangs, including the reasons for, and approaches to, providing formal aftercare and reentry services for juveniles
- Delineate due process and other major rights of juveniles as set forth by the U.S. Supreme Court