ch 13 Flashcards
Where was the first juvenile court?
Chicago
When was the first juvenile court created?
1899
Who sees juvenile records no matter what?
law enforcement agency
Kent vs United States (1966)
the first decision to extend due process rights to children in juvenile courts
In Re Gault
Supreme Court held that juveniles facing a loss of liberty were entitled to many of the same basic procedural safeguards granted to adult offenders in U.S.
What ages cannot go to any type of jail?
7 and below
Roper vs Simmons (2005)
if person was child at time of crime, they cannot be given death penalty
What is the most common type of bullying done to girls?
verbal abuse
Does mental illness cause crime?
no
What happens to men ages 40-45?
they’re less likely to commit crimes (aging out)
What is the main goal for children in juvenile detention centers?
get them off drugs and/or give them educations, get GED
