01:202:201 Study Guide - Juvenile Court, Parens Patriae, Prank Call
29 Oct 2014
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Introduction: most chronic juvenile offenders begin their careers before the age of 12, some as early as 10. Juveniles: youth at or below the upper age of juvenile court jurisdiction in a particular state nearly 16% of all violent crimes and 26% of property crimes are committed by people under 18. Frequent use of jails and prisons for juveniles and adults. Severe punishment in response to belief that unacknowledged evils will bring wrath of god: new beliefs cause society became increasingly concerned about their well being. Save children from lives of crime and poverty: cited problems of locking up children with mature adults. 1824 first house of refuge opened only for children who could be saved : became overcrowded and conditions deteriorated. Place for delinquent juveniles that embodied the atmosphere of a christian home: emphasized traditional values and worth of hard work, attempted to emulate wholesome family environments, grew overcrowded.
