Seven Things You Should Know About Juvenile Crime

[vc_row triangle_shape="no"][vc_column][vc_column_text] Juvenile justice, system of laws, policies, and procedures intended to regulate the processing and treatment of non adult offenders for violations of law and to provide legal remedies that protect their interests in situations of conflict or neglect. Punishable offenses that are classified as criminal offenses for adults are referred to as delinquency when committed by juveniles, whereas juvenile offenses mandating legal intervention only are referred to as status offenses. A high proportion of cases involving juvenile offenders are handled informally by means of cautions or counseling. The procedure followed in juvenile courts is distinct from that of criminal courts. Understanding why...

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