Juvenile Justice System
By: Laura, Austin, Emmie
Main Ideas
- The Juvenile justice system is designed to deal with youths who break the law.
- In most states , juvenile court has authority over all people under the age of 18, who are breaking the law.
- Children and young people found guilty of crimes were:
- Dismissing the charges
- Giving the juvenile an informal probation
- Referring the young person to a treatment program
Important words
Juvenile - a child or young person under the age set by law
Rehabilitate - restore to useful life usually through treatment and education
Restitution - act of making up in same way for the loss or damage caused.