The juvenile justice system oversees adjudications for juvenile offenders in juvenile courts. A juvenile offender is a youth under the age of 18 or the age of majority, depending on state statute. A juvenile, or delinquent, is said to commit delinquent acts rather than crimes. This language is consistent with the primary goal of the juvenile system, which is rehabilitation, treatment, and successful reintegration into the community.
For the last 40 years, the United States Supreme Court has rendered several important cases affecting the constitutional rights, treatment, and adjudication of delinquents in the juvenile justice system.
Instructions
Per the chapter reading, complete the Juvenile Delinquency Courts template Download Juvenile Delinquency Courts templatein which you will summarize the history of landmark cases that grant due process rights and procedures to juveniles and your understanding of the following Supreme Court decisions, especially as they pertain to the death penalty and requirements for life imprisonment without parole.
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Week 9 Assignment – Juvenile Delinquency Courts
Answer the following questions related to key Supreme Court decisions: Roper v. Simmons, Graham v. Florida, and Miller v. Alabama.
1. History of Juvenile Justice and Due Process Rights
· Briefly explain the history of juvenile justice in the U.S. (Consider when juveniles started receiving specific due process protections and how the law has evolved.)
2. Key Supreme Court Cases and Their Impact on Juvenile Justice
a. Roper v. Simmons (2005)
· What did the Court decide in this case regarding the death penalty for juveniles? (Explain the ruling and why the Court considered juveniles' age and maturity when making their decision.)
b. Graham v. Florida (2010)
· What did the Court rule about life imprisonment without parole for juveniles convicted of non-homicide offenses? (Summarize the decision and the reasoning behind it.)
c. Miller v. Alabama (2012)
· What did Miller v. Alabama decide about mandatory life sentences for juveniles? (Explain the Court’s ruling and how it changed sentencing practices for juveniles.)
3. Personal Reflection
· What do you think is the most important takeaway from these decisions? (Explain your personal thoughts on how these cases impact juvenile justice today.)
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