Question

What is considered the founding concept of the juvenile justice system? explain its origin and significance.

Answer 1

Around 100 years ago, developed a distinct juvenile justice system with the purpose of diverting young offenders away from the harsh punishments of criminal courts.

The following were the fostering rehabilitation based on the needs of the particular juvenile,

• This system is intended to be distinct from adult or criminal court in several respects.
• The emphasis was to be on the child or adolescent as a person in need of aid, rather than on the act that brought him or her before the court.
• The hearings were casual, with the juvenile court judge using considerable discretion.
• Because the court was required to act in the best interests of the child, procedural safeguards afforded to adults, such as the right to an attorney and the right to know the allegations, were not accessible to the kid.

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