Complete this worksheet using only the CJi Interactive activities. To insure correct answers and context, do not use general internet searches, dictionaries, or encyclopedias.
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1. What are specialized courts? What do these courts attempt to accomplish? List some types of specialty courts.
2. According to our CJi Chapter 4 video, what is meant by equality under law or "justice?"
3. What is considered the greatest challenge to the juvenile courts? What is the goal of the juvenile court compared to adult court? How has juvenile crime changed over the past several years? How may the juvenile justice system change over the next ten years?
4. According to our CJi Chapter 14 media, what is the main difference between the adult and juvenile justice system? Explain the meaning of "parens patriae."
When comparing the juvenile and adult court systems explain the difference between the goal of each court, nature of the proceedings, trial system, and court records.