Juvenile Justice Reform And The Major Differences Between The Adult And Juvenile Justice Systems
• Identify and describe the history and development of the Juvenile Justice System.
• Describe the major theoretic and systemic differences between the juvenile and adult justice systems.
• Why have these differences been established?
• Identify and describe one example of a recent reform in the juvenile justice system and note the purpose for the reform.
• Do you believe the reform was needed and appropriate?
Required Textbook
Worrall, J.L. (2008). Crime control in America: What works? (2nd ed.). Boston: Pearson Education, Inc. ISBN: 0205593399.