Describe parens patriae. How exactly does it impact the juvenile justice system?

What will be an ideal response?


Parens patriae is a legal principle giving the state the right to intercede on behalf of
and act in the best interest of a child or any other legally incapacitated persons, such as
the mentally ill. See the textbook for a detailed discussion of its impact on current
practices.

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Criminal justice agencies are bound by __________ that direct their activities

A. Policies B. Laws C. Sanctions D. None of the above

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__________ is the process of bringing a crisis to an end and returning the individuals involved to a state of equilibrium

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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During the field training period, the recruit is paired with an experienced officer known as a __________________________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Double jeopardy always prevents a criminal defendant from being tried twice for the same crime

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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