The McKeiver v. Pennsylvania decision made possible the use of an advisory jury in to assist the juvenile court judge. There are now more than 1,000 such panels, known as teen courts, youth courts, or peer courts
What advantages might come from the use of these advisory panels? What are the potential disadvantages?
Advocates of youth and teen courts suggest that this type of program reduces recidivism and increase respect for the law among teen offenders. Disadvantages may include a belief that teen courts are unlikely to impose adequate sanctions on their peers and that teenagers cannot handle the responsibility associated with jury service.
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The ______ is the file that includes a wide range of background information on the offender.
A. intake, assessment, and screening document B. The HIPAA report C. classification committee determination report D. presentence investigation report
This type of crime involves the use of computers and the Internet to commit acts against people, property, public order, or morality
a. victimless crime b. network crime c. cyber crime d. juvenile crime e. computer crime
Explain balanced and restorative justice (BARJ). Do you agree or disagree that justice is best served when the victim, community and offender are viewed as equal clients of the justice system? Why or why not?
What will be an ideal response?
Groups of people whose sexual orientation or gender identity differs from what is considered normal in the population are known as____________
a. sexual minorities b. sexual misfits c. outcasts d. independents