Chapter Questions
Should status offenders be treated by the juvenile court? Should they be placed in confinement for such acts as running away or cutting school?
Should a juvenile ever be waived to adult court, with the risk that the child will be incarcerated with adult felons?
Do you support the death penalty for children?
Should juveniles be given mandatory incarceration sentences for serious crimes, as adults are?
Is it fair to deny juveniles a jury trial?
Do you think the trend toward treating juveniles like adult offenders is desirable?