Assignment:
The Juvenile Justice System: Delinquency, Processing, and the Law
Write a 900 to 1,050 word paper summarizing the key parameters of the juvenile justice system in the United States. Address the following:
- The historical development of the juvenile justice system. Use case law or legislation to strengthen your discussion.
- Predominant philosophy of the juvenile system
- Key differences between the juvenile and adult systems
- Distinguish between dependency and delinquency
- The reasoning behind and the importance of confidentiality in juvenile court
Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.