The juvenile system emphasizes rehabilitation for juveniles – children under the age of 18. The juvenile system holds children accountable. It can either positively or negatively affect your child’s future. Juvenile court encompasses many cases, including: · At-risk youths · Truancy from school · Dependency · Juvenile crimes Juvenile court offers a greater range of… Continue reading →
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Juvenile delinquency problems
Children often test the boundaries set by their parents. These children can present great concern to their parents. A juvenile delinquent is a child under the age of 16, but older than 7, who commits an act which would be considered a crime if he or she were older. Juvenile delinquency cases are heard in… Continue reading →