Juvenile Justice
In this week’s class, we delved into the intricacies of juvenile justice, exploring key aspects such as police processing, court systems, and the distinctions between the juvenile and adult criminal justice systems. Our discussions provided insights into the unique challenges and considerations involved in handling juvenile offenders, emphasizing the importance of rehabilitation, and intervention over punitive measures. We analyzed the various stages of the juvenile justice process, from apprehension by law enforcement to court proceedings. This comprehensive exploration enhanced our understanding of the complexities surrounding the treatment of young offenders within the legal system.
Prompt:
Identify a Supreme Court case that pertains to the rights of juvenile offenders
Research this case to develop a genuine understanding of the background, facts, and findings of the case
Design and create a case briefing (format specifications will be below)
Examples of topics:
Due process
Juvenile transfer to adult court
Capital punishment (death penalty) for juveniles
Drug testing in schools
Living conditions in juvenile correctional facilities
Format:
Pick a juvenile Supreme Court case that you are most interested in
Because you are researching a case, you will need to utilize trustworthy sources such as your textbook, articles, or other literature. (This means the usage of citations is expected and required).
This assignment will need to be in the form of a PowerPoint.
There will be no minimum slide requirement, but make sure that the following are adequately addressed: title page, the introduction of the case, background, facts of the case, findings of the case, any dissents, your opinion on the conclusion, and sources.
*Please keep in mind the late work policy outlined in the syllabus.
