Briefly describe how the theory of the juvenile justice system differs from the reality.

What will be an ideal response?


In theory, the juvenile justice system is the system through which cases involving juvenile offenders are processed. In reality, the “juvenile justice system” differs very little in appearance from the “criminal justice system.”

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Fill in the blanks with correct word

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a. 22.5% higher b. 12% higher c. 4.8% lower d. 19% lower

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The authors believe that based on recent Supreme Court decisions, restrictions on executions are likely to ______.

A. increase B. decrease C. remain the same D. disappear

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