Children and the Court
Collect several newspaper articles concerning current topics that involve juveniles. Outline the main points of the cases. Discuss any controversy regarding the handling of these cases. Which, if any, do you think ought to be handled in adult courts rather than juvenile courts?
List of topics to select from:
1. Juvenile delinquency and control
2. Prevention programs with teens
3. Future of delinquency prevention
4. Juvenile justice system
5. Juvenile courts
6. Teen Courts
7. Supreme Court and juvenile cases