What are some general functions of diversion in the juvenile justice system? What are some dysfunctions of diversion?
What will be an ideal response?
To divert juveniles from form adjudication proceedings; aimed at low-risk youth, but disagreement as to whether delinquents should also be included; criticism that despite youths kept out of justice system, still casts a wide net for youths falling under social; not all youths suitable for diversion programs; relies on reliability of risk assessment; diversion could be selectively applied.
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Comment on the history of victims' rights and the related attempts to encourage victims to participate in the sentencing portion of the criminal case. Analyze the role the victim plays in the criminal justice proceedings today
Explain the differences in the state system as opposed to the federal system when it comes to victims' rights.
Describe a cognitive interview
What will be an ideal response?
A concurrent sentence is one where one of two or more sentences is to be served after the completion of the other sentence
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