Discuss the general principles as put forth by the Seventh U.N. Congress on the Prevention of Crime and the Treatment of Offenders. Are there other principles you believe should be included? Explain
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• Member states shall seek to further the well-being of juveniles and their families.
• Member states shall try to develop conditions to ensure meaningful lives in the community for juveniles.
• Sufficient attention should be given to positive measures involving mobilization of resources, such as the family, volunteers and community groups, to promote the well-being of juveniles.
• Juvenile justice shall be an integral part of the national development process of each country.
• In legal systems recognizing the concept of an age of criminal responsibility for juveniles, such an age level shall not be fixed too low, bearing in mind emotional, mental, and physical maturity.
• Any reaction by the juvenile justice system to juvenile offenders shall be in proportion to both the offenders and the offense.
• Appropriate scope for the exercise of discretionary powers shall be-allowed at all stages of legal processing affecting juveniles.
• Efforts shall be made to ensure sufficient accountability at all stages in the exercise of such discretion.
• Basic procedural safeguards, such as the presumption of innocence, the right to be notified of charges, the right to remain silent, the right to counsel, the right to the presence of a parent or guardian, the right to confront and cross-examine witnesses and the right to appeal, shall be guaranteed at all stages of proceedings.
• The juvenile's right to privacy shall be respected at all stages.
• Student views will vary.
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