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The American Juvenile Justice System is derived from the Common Law of England. ... From the age of 7 to 14, offenders were not held responsible unless the state could prove they could clearly distinguish between right and wrong
3. If the offenders were 14 and older, they were assumed to be responsible for their acts and therefore deserving of punishment.
Parens Patriae
A legal philosophy by which the state would assume the role of the parent of a juvenile. ... a certain category of children were in need of protection by the state
It was not until the possible age of responsibility was raised to 16 and 18 that these two concepts merged into the concept of Juvenile Delinquency. ...
Despite concern for the children’s welfare, most communities have a tolerance point for juvenile’s disruptive behavior. ...
The mixing of juvenile offenders and adult felons was a practice that had existed for centuries, but in America’s early history was looked on as repugnant. ...
The first juvenile court was established in Chicago in 1899, and the delinquent joined the dependent and neglected child as a ward of the state. Serious delinquents were the last category to come to the attention of the juvenile court.
Categories of Juvenile offenders
Three kinds of children come into contact with the juvenile court system. ... Delinquent juvenile and involves committing an offense.
The care of dependent and neglected children is very important, but the juvenile courts were established to handle delinquent juveniles. ... Status offenders who have allegedly violated regulations that apply only to juveniles, curfew restrictions, school attendance, and similar rules and ordinances. ... Thanks to federal intervention, status offenders have been removed from the facilities designed primarily for the first category of delinquent juveniles.
Approximate Word count = 1383
Approximate Pages = 5.5
(250 words per page double spaced)
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