Juvenile Serve "Jail" Time Versus Juvenile Detention
Directions
Please answer the following questions:
Do you believe the justice system is working? Why or why not?
Should the juvenile serve “jail” time versus juvenile detention? Explain.
Is it the police department’s fault that her son keeps getting arrested?
How would you recommend this case be handled?
Make sure to:
Write a short essay or paragraph of at least 300 words.
Use concrete examples/details and avoid generalities.
Address all questions.
Use proper grammar and punctuation.
Must research your topic and remember to cite your source(s).
Chapter 16
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Chapter 16
Do you believe the justice system is working? Why or why not?
The justice system is a multibranched and compound coordination that involves many players, such as judges, law enforcement, adjudicators, and prosecutors. Note that there are many good things about the justice system, but there are also a lot of places where it could be better. For instance, there are worries about the treatment of adolescents who are blamed for violations, as well as alarms about racial discrimination in the law enforcement framework. Overall, the ability of the justice system to work together and improve on areas of weakness would make it more