Sociology 2267A/B Chapter Notes - Chapter 2: Youth Criminal Justice Act, Parens Patriae, Juvenile Court
26 Oct 2016
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Sunday, january 10, 2016 soc 2267- ch 2- creating a juvenile justice system: Child savers: 19th century middle class reformers who were instrumental in the creation of a separate system of justice for juveniles. The juvenile justice system was created and scholars give 2 options as to why. Created in response to problems generated by emerging system of capitalism that served to undermine traditional family supports (2 problems were growing number of children on the street and higher level of street crime committed by youth) Created by child savers who believed that delinquency was product of bad environments and that the state should act like a parent to save children from these bad environments. Precursors to juvenile delinquents act is on page 36. big chart canadian juvenile justice system. J. j kelso and w. l scott. credited by historians for this movement. Kelso newspaper reporter who was driving force behind establishment of toronto humane society and children"s fresh air fund.
