Describe the history and the purpose of the juvenile justice system.

Description should include

• the origins of the U.S. juvenile justice system
• examples of status offenses (e.g., truancy, runaway, underage alcohol possession/consumption)
• the different categories of need within the juvenile justice system (e.g., child in need of services [CHINS] petition, abused/neglected child)
• the differences between the adult and the juvenile courts system.

Process/Skill Questions:

• What are the differences between an adult criminal proceeding and a juvenile proceeding?
• Why is there a separate system for juveniles?
• When was the juvenile court system created?
• How has the juvenile justice system evolved into what it is today?
• What are the different agencies that respond to and help juveniles in need of services?