1. Juvenile arrests in the United States are declining. What factors have contributed to that decline?

2. What do you think about juveniles being treated as adults? At what age should a youth be automatically transferred to the adult court?

3. What are the underlying principles of the juvenile justice system?

4. Compare and contrast the juvenile court with the adult court.

5. Do you believe that there is a school-to-prison pipeline? If so, what can be done to prevent it?