JUVENILE JUSTICEImagine that the community in which you work has seen an increase in crime, most of which has been allegedly committed by a group of young people. Some of these young people have...

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JUVENILE JUSTICE
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juvenile and adult systems across policing
The policing of juveniles and adults differ in a few key ways.
First, when it comes to police, juveniles have different constitutional rights. Adults do not have the right to be accompanied during interrogation by a parent or guardian, however children do. While minors have the same right to a counsel during interrogation as adults have, they do not have the same Miranda protections, therefore they are not entitled to a lawyer's presence or the right to stay silent.
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juvenile and adult systems across policing
Second, juvenile arrest and charge processes are different from adult arrest and charging procedures. Adults may be detained in jail for lengthier lengths of time before being prosecuted, but juveniles are often taken into custody and presented before a judge in juvenile court within a few days.
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juvenile and adult systems across policing
Third, juvenile offences carry a different sentence than adult ones do. While adults may get more severe penalties, such as jail, for crimes, juveniles frequently receive sentencing that emphasize reform and rehabilitation rather than punishment.
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juvenile and adult systems across policing
Additionally, specific divisions of the police force frequently handle juvenile policing. These teams have specialized training in dealing with young people and place a greater emphasis on community involvement, education, and rehabilitation.
In conclusion, there are differences in how juveniles and adults are policed in terms of their constitutional rights, how they are detained and charged, and how they are punished. While the adult system is more focused on punishing and incapacitating individuals, the juvenile system is more focused on rehabilitation and education.
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how terminology, charging documents, treatment, and other requirements differ for adults and juveniles
In contrast to the adult system, the juvenile justice system uses a distinct jargon. For instance, rather than being termed criminals, young people are referred to as "delinquents," and their transgressions are referred to as delinquent actions rather than crimes.
Between the adult and juvenile systems, charging documents are also different. Adults are accused of crimes, whereas children are accused of delinquent behavior. The juvenile charge records also include the youth's history and any prior interaction with the juvenile justice system.
The adult and juvenile systems have different rules regarding treatment and other criteria. Typically, juveniles are housed in youth-specific facilities with an emphasis on education and rehabilitation. These establishments could provide educational, therapeutic, and counseling services. Adult institutions, on the other hand, are frequently overcrowded and emphasize incapacitation and punishment.
Additionally, juvenile courts have greater latitude in sentencing than adult courts do. Probation, community service, and placement in a juvenile detention facility are just a few of the many dispositions that juvenile courts have the authority to impose. On the other hand, adult courts often only have a few number of sentence choices, such as jail time, probation, or fines.
The juvenile justice system also normally keeps its sessions private and seals its records. By doing this, the juvenile's privacy will be protected, and they won't face lifelong stigma. In contrast, adult criminal cases are often open to the public, and anybody can examine the records.
In conclusion, language, charges, treatments, and other needs vary between adults and children. While the adult system is...