What are the four categories of juvenile offenders and how is each managed in the juvenile justice system?
What will be an ideal response?
• The four categories are: 1) Dependent children who have committed no legal offense but may be without a family (parent or guardian) or without support, possibly because the parent is physically or mentally unable to act in that capacity. 2) Neglected children who have a family or guardian but are not receiving proper care, or the situation in the home is harmful to them and their upbringing. 3) Delinquent children who have committed an act that would be considered criminal if committed by an adult. 4) Status offenders who are children who have committed acts that are law violations only if committed by a person of juvenile status. The first two categories may be handled by family court or child welfare agencies, while the other two may be handled by juvenile courts up to the age of original jurisdiction.
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