Discussion Post
The term discretion is often defined as selective decision making by police and others in the juvenile justice system who are faced with alternative modes of action.
• What factors affect the discretion of the police when dealing with juvenile offenders?
• How do these factors influence police/juvenile interactions?
Must utilize critical thinking in the following ways:
1) Cite expert opinion from your text and other academic sources to support your statements.
2) Provide real-world examples to illustrate your statements.
3) Ask a probing question to challenge others (and yourself!) to think more deeply about the topic.
4) Conclude with a personal assessment of how your perspective on the issue of topic impacts your current or future role in criminal justice and/or impacts juveniles in society today.
The response must include a reference list. One-inch margins, double-space, Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font and APA style of writing and citations.