Identify and discuss the four types of cases typically handled in juvenile court
What will be an ideal response?
• Delinquency – Behavior that, if engaged in by an adult, would constitute a crime.
• Status offense – Behavior that, if engaged in by an adult, would not constitute a crime but (in accord with parens patriae) provides the basis for governmental intervention, for example, demonstrating chronic truancy, being beyond the control of parents or guardians, and running away.
• Neglect or abuse – Children who are subjected to neglect or abuse by parents or guardians.
• Dependency – Children who do not have parents or guardians available to provide proper care.
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Under parens patriae delinquent acts are not considered criminal violations
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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The ________ thief takes a great deal of time in planning a crime to avoid detection and to net the greatest cache of property possible
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).