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During the 20th century, the development of a truly independent juvenile justice system gained acceptance. In today's world in many countries the world over, separate juvenile justice systems are in place to deal with young people who run afoul of the law. Although the juvenile justice system bears some similarities to the adult... more »
Juvenile crime baffles most adults. To kill for an article of clothing, steal something you could easily afford or to skip classes when education is the way to a decent job makes little sense to people intent on keeping a roof over their heads and feeding their families. Juvenile crime arises from causes that are every bit as... more »
Family law covers all aspects of the law related to individuals in family relationships. It also encompasses issues relating to children in various stages of life. People who wish to involve legal proceedings in the areas of marriage, family, and parenting will need the help of a family lawyer. more »
Juvenile probation is the most commonly utilized sentence in the juvenile justice system. The hope is that a juvenile offender will have the best chance for rehabilitation if he is able to remain in his home environment after being charged and adjudicated in a case. For many juveniles, the requirements of probation can be significant.... more »
Throughout the United States probation officers regularly meet with parolees, people who have recently been released from prison and received probation at the end of their prison term. Probation officers also supervise offenders whose sole sentencing involves a term of court-ordered officer supervision. In addition to assessing a... more »
The juvenile justice system, also referred to as the youth criminal justice system, serves offenders who are younger than 18 years of age. While... more »
Juvenile delinquency has become an increasingly prominent issue since the mid-1990s and especially in light of school shootings in the United... more »
Juvenile-crime statistics usually involve the listing of certain types of crimes and socioeconomic categories of the offenders. They are usually... more »
Most states in the United States consider a juvenile offender to be anyone who commits a crime and is under the age of 18. Juvenile crime has been... more »
If your child becomes subject to the juvenile justice system in your area, a judge may place him or her under a form of home supervision sometimes... more »
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