Concepts From Legal Perspective
Write 1–2 paragraphs about what you found most surprising, challenging, or interesting about the material you explored this week. What did you learn? How do you feel about the content?
Krisberg, B. (2018). Juvenile justice and delinquency. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
Juvenile Justice and Delinquency by Krisberg, B.A. Copyright 2017 by Sage College. Reprinted by permission of Sage College via the Copyright Clearance Center.
Chapter 4, “The Current Juvenile Justice System” (pp. 51–66)Download Chapter 4, “The Current Juvenile Justice System” (pp. 51–66)
Krisberg, B. (2018). Juvenile justice and delinquency. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
Juvenile Justice and Delinquency by Krisberg, B.A. Copyright 2017 by Sage College. Reprinted by permission of Sage College via the Copyright Clearance Center.
Chapter 7, “Is There a Science of Prevention?” (pp. 101–118) Download Chapter 7, “Is There a Science of Prevention?” (pp. 101–118)
Krisberg, B. (2018). Juvenile justice and delinquency. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
Juvenile Justice and Delinquency by Krisberg, B.A. Copyright 2017 by Sage College. Reprinted by permission of Sage College via the Copyright Clearance Center.
Chapter 8, “What Works in Juvenile Justice” (pp. 119–134)Download Chapter 8, “What Works in Juvenile Justice” (pp. 119–134)
Peak, K. J., & Madensen, T. D. (2019). Introduction to criminal justice: Practice and process (3rd ed.) Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
Introduction to criminal justice: Practice and process (3rd ed.), by Peak, K.,J. & Madensen, T.D. Copyright 2018 by Sage College. Reprinted by permission of Sage College via the Copyright Clearance Center.
Chapter 15, “Juvenile Justice: Philosophy, Law, and Practices” (pp. 386–411)Download Chapter 15, “Juvenile Justice: Philosophy, Law, and Practices” (pp. 386–411)
Feinstein, R., & Magidson, M. (2017). Challenges to implementing culturally specific models in juvenile corrections. Journal of Offender Rehabilitation Links to an external site., 56(2), 137–155.
May, J., Osmond, K., & Billick, S. (2014). Juvenile delinquency treatment and prevention: A literature review. Psychiatric QuarterlyLinks to an external site., 85(3), 295–301.
Montgomery v. LouisianaLinks to an external site., 577 U.S. 14–280 (2016).
National Institute of Justice. (2018). Crime solutionsLinks to an external site..
Roth, J. J. (2013). Commentary: Place-based delinquency prevention: Issues and recommendations. Journal of Juvenile JusticeLinks to an external site., 3(1), 110–121.
Rovner, J. (2017). Juvenile life without parole: An overview. The Sentencing ProjectLinks to an external site..
U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs. (2018). Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency PreventionLinks to an external site..
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The weekly materials were increasingly informative and resourceful. While I learned and gained substantial knowledge, I found some concepts in this content surprising or interesting, shaping my understanding of different law areas. Firstly, I was surprised to acknowledge that the United States (U.S.) is the only country on the planet that sentences individuals (offenders) to life without availing them of parole for illegal activities perpetrated prior to being 18 years old (Rovner, 2017). The decision sounds unfair and illogical because kids are undoubtedly distinct from adults. For instance, children below 18 years cannot reason like adults aged 25. Therefore, the court system requires adjustment to consider