Part 3: Theories of Prevention

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Unit 1: There Ought to Be a Law! Defining Crime and Justice

 

Activity 3B: Responses to Crime

Extension: Criminal Penalities for Juveniles

Research the juvenile justice system in your state and compare the possible sequence of events and potential penalties for a youth compared to an adult charged with harassment. Use the following resources to begin your research.

Chapter 5: Juvenile Justice System. California’s Criminal Justice System: A Primer. www.lao.ca.gov/2007/cj_primer/cj_primer_013107.aspx#chapter5

Michon, Kathleen. (2011). Juvenile Delinquency: What Happens in a Juvenile Case?http://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/juvenile-delinquency-what-happens-typical-case-32223.html

Juvenile vs. Adult Justice. Frontline. WGBH Educational Foundation. (January 30, 2011). www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/juvenile/stats/juvvsadult.html