A Comparison of Juvenile and Adult Courts
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This 6 page paper evaluates the juvenile justice system and makes suggestions. Examples and anecdotes are provided. The rationale of having a juvenile system separate from the adult system is expressed. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: SA646juv.rtf

A Current Bill in Congress; H.R. 863
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This 5 page paper considers the Consequences for Juvenile Offenders Act of 2001 (H.R. 863) what it does, and how the current bill will impact on practice and policy of dealing with juvenile justice. The bibliography cites 6 sources.
Filename: TEjuvnil.rtf

A Perspective on Crime Control: The Value of Sentencing Violent Juvenile Offenders as Adults
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A 5 page contention that one of the most effective crime prevention methods when it comes to juvenile crime is harsh sentencing. By trying and sentencing violent juvenile offenders as adults we accomplish two things: more severe punishment for the crimes and a greater degree of public awareness of the punishment that goes along with the criminal activity. The result is that a violent offender is effectively taken off the streets and potential offenders are deterred to some degree from committing crimes of a similar nature. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: PPjuvCr3.rtf