The separation of the juvenile court from the adult court
for hearing juvenile delinquency cases is a major social justice statement. Before
beginning work on this discussion, read Chapters 6 and 7 in your textbook. In
addition,
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Read   https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28165266/
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Read  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19086665/
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Read https://link.springer.com/article/10.1023/B:SORE.0000041296.99271.52
The
textbook lays out five critical thinking questions at the end of Chapter 6.
Select one for your initial post to the discussion:
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Do you think the
philosophy of the juvenile court system should be rehabilitative or punitive?
Defend your position? Defend your position.
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Do you think Child
Protective Services has “run its course” like some critics suggest? Or should
it be revamped? How would you revamp such a service?
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Teen courts have become
a popular option for diverting youth. What downsides might there be in
involving the youth’s peers in the process? Support your case.
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Although most states
have retained their transfer laws, the rate of transfers to adult court has
remained stable. Why do you think this is the case?
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Do you agree with the
U.S. Supreme Court in regards to the Roper v. Simmons and Miller
v. Alabama cases? Why or why not?
Your initial post should be at least 350 words in length.
You must use at least one APA 7th edition in-text citation. Support your claims
with examples from the required materials and/or other scholarly resources, and
properly cite any references.