THE JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM

The Pros and Cons of the Modern Juvenile Justice System

Who Enters the Juvenile Justice System?

Entering the System

Pre-hearing

Detention

Intake

Diversion

Determining Jurisdiction

Adjudicatory Hearing

Disposition

Aftercare

ISSUES IN JUVENILE JUSTICE

Chronic Offenders

Gangs

Types and Conditions of Youth Confinement

Juvenile Waiver: Treating Children as Adults

SUMMARY

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