Consider the following processes in the justice system.
Check the appropriate box to indicate whether the process is the same or different between the two systems.
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Check if this process is the same in both the juvenile justice system and the adult justice system.
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Check if this process is different in the juvenile justice system than it is in the adult justice system.
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Plea bargaining
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Appeals
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Rehabilitation efforts
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Diversion programs
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Closed court proceedings
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Confidentiality of records
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Right against self-incrimination
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Due process
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"Trial"
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Availability of Death Penalty as an authorized sentence
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Sentencing Hearing
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Goal of Sentencing
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Select four (4) of the processes identified above and clearly compare and contrast their treatments in the juvenile and adult courts. Use your answers above as a guide. (No more than a paragraph for each comparison).
Do you feel there are enough significant differences between the two systems to justify having a separate juvenile system? Justify your rationale.