Sociology 2247A/B Study Guide - Final Guide: Fear Factory, Restorative Justice, World Forum For Harmonization Of Vehicle Regulations
19 Apr 2013
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94,000 children entering youth justice systm for the 1st time (england) Despite stats, people don"t believe crime is down. Also a lot of challenges that are still ahead in the attempts to determine the most appropriate means of intervening in the lives of troubled youth. Youth justice: separate and distinct criminal justice system that explicitly meets unique needs of young people. Best interest of the child doctrine appears to be in direct opposition to increasingly trend toward adulteration of youth crime throughout the world. Best interests of the child doctrine: when the interests of a young person are paramount in decision-making regarding his/ her experience in the criminal justice system. Adulteration: dismantling of distinct system of criminal justice for youth and remerging with systems of justice for adults. Increased criminal justice processing of youth runs counter to reduction of youth crime.
