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
__________ 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).
During the field training period, the recruit is paired with an experienced officer known as a __________________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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