Overview
Historical perspectives on youth justice reveal significant changes in how societies view and treat young offenders. Initially, youth were often treated as adults, facing harsh penalties. Over time, there has been a shift towards understanding the developmental differences of young people, leading t...
Key Terms
Example: Juvenile justice focuses on rehabilitation rather than punishment.
Example: Rehabilitation programs aim to reduce recidivism among youth.
Example: Restorative justice involves meetings between victims and offenders.
Example: Social learning theory explains how youth may imitate criminal behavior.
Example: Disparity in youth justice can lead to unfair sentencing.
Example: Reducing recidivism is a key goal of youth rehabilitation programs.
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An overview of the broader criminal justice system and its components.
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Exploration of various social reform movements that have influenced justice policies.
advancedChild Development and Crime
Understanding how child development impacts behavior and involvement in crime.
intermediateKey Concepts
juvenile justicerehabilitationpunishmentsocial reform