Chapter Questions
Describe the history and evolution of the juvenile justice system in the Western world, and list the six categories of children recognized by the laws of most states.
Name the important U.S. Supreme Court decisions of relevance to juvenile justice. What was the impact of each of these decisions on juvenile justice in America?
What are the major similarities and differences between the juvenile and adult justice systems?
What directions might juvenile justice take in the future? What might provide the impetus for such changes?