Discussion:
Due Process in Juvenile Court
Q: Define parens patriae and due process. What are the unintended consequences of providing youths with greater due process rights in juvenile court? How does the concept of parens patriae conflict with due process?
Assignment:
The Evolution of the Juvenile Justice System
Create a 1-3 page essay briefly discussing the history and evolution of the juvenile justice system.
Include the following in your essay:
A minimum of three milestones in the evolution of the juvenile justice system
A minimum of three significant examples of the historical evolution of the juvenile justice system
Your opinion regarding the effectiveness of the current juvenile justice system. Provide rationale to support your position.
Format your work consistent with APA guidelines.
Include a title and reference page.
You must Cite a minimum of three sources within the body of your paper using in-text citations where appropriate.