Adult and Juvenile Justice
Compared
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Juvenile Courts differences from the adult courts: |
1. Less emphasis on guilt and innocence, and more emphasis on the child's best interest.
2. More emphasis on treatment than punishment.
3. Privacy and protection against public scrutiny.
4. Using techniques of social sciences in decision making, rather than punishment.
5. No long-term confinement, regardless of the offense.
6. Separate facilities for juveniles.
7. Discretionary alternatives at all points of the process.
