Explain the origins of the juvenile court

What will be an ideal response?

The answer should include the following points:


  • Vera Institute of Justice’s report

  • alternative to detention (ATD) centers

  • parens patriae doctrine

  • Anthony Platt’s political context of the origin of the juvenile court

  • child savers

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