Discuss how the changing definition of Child impacted the way systems responded to juvenile offending. Is the government the ideal entity for dealing with all aspects of children’s lives?
Is Parens Patriae still valid, or even noble?
Discuss the motivations for the women who started the Juvenile Court, are they noble?
What is ‘net widening’? Can you think of any modern programs that when examined a little closer appear to be more net widening and less reform?