Chapter 61, Juvenile Delinquency, specifically, the section "Major Theories of Juvenile Delinquency", discusses several well-known theories said to cause or contribute to, juvenile delinquency - rational choice, psychological, social disorganization, differential association, social control, and a few more.
After reading Chapter 61 and incorporating the reading, prior learning from other criminal justice/sociology courses, or perhaps, your own observations and experience, the Criminal Justice System views juvenile offenders in a different light than adult offenders.
What are some of the differences and why is this approach utilized?
Support and defend your response.