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Juvenile Justice Vocabulary
1. Delinquent
Definition: A juvenile who commits an act that is considered a crime by law.
Examples: Stealing, vandalism, drug possession.
Memory Image: Imagine a young person sneaking out at night to spray paint a wall.
2. Delinquent Act
Definition: An act committed by a juvenile that violates the law.
Examples: Underage drinking, truancy (skipping school).
Memory Image: Picture a teenager skipping school to hang out with friends.
3. Custody
Definition: The legal right to take care of a person; in juvenile justice, this usually refers to the detention of a minor.
Examples: When a juvenile is taken into custody by law enforcement.
Memory Image: Visualize a police officer escorting a young person to a juvenile facility.
4. Intake Officer
Definition: A juvenile justice professional who processes a young person upon their entry into the system, assessing their situation and determining next steps.
Examples: Collecting information from the juvenile and their family to evaluate their case.
Memory Image: Imagine an officer sitting at a desk reviewing paperwork with a teen.
5. Truancy
Definition: The act of staying away from school without good reason, often considered a minor offense in juvenile justice.
Examples: Missing school days to play video games or hang out with friends.
Memory Image: Picture an empty classroom while students are outside playing.
6. Release
Definition: The act of allowing a detained juvenile to go free, often after a hearing or completion of a program.
Examples: A teen being released after serving time in a detention center.
Memory Image: Visualize a young person walking out of a facility with a sense of relief.
7. Detained
Definition: The state of being held in custody while awaiting court proceedings or other actions.
Examples: A juvenile awaiting a court date for a delinquent act.
Memory Image: Imagine a youth sitting in a holding room, waiting for their name to be called.
8. Informal Adjustment
Definition: A process where juveniles can resolve their case without going to court, often involving counseling or community service.
Examples: Completing a program and having charges dropped.
Memory Image: Picture a group of teens participating in community service together.
9. Adjudicatory Hearing
Definition: A court proceeding where evidence is presented to determine if a juvenile committed the alleged act.
Examples: A judge listening to testimonies about a burglary committed by a teenager.
Memory Image: Visualize a courtroom with a judge, jury, and lawyers.
10. Disposition Hearing
Definition: A hearing where the court determines the appropriate consequences or treatment for a juvenile who has been found delinquent.
Examples: Deciding between probation, community service, or counseling.
Memory Image: Imagine a judge handing down a sentence to a young person.
11. Sentencing
Definition: The act of declaring the punishment for a convicted juvenile. In juvenile justice, it often focuses on rehabilitation rather than punishment.
Examples: A juvenile ordered to complete a rehabilitation program rather than serve time in detention.
Memory Image: Picture a judge speaking with a compassionate demeanor rather than a stern face.
12. Appeal
Definition: The process of requesting a higher court to review the decision of a lower court, often used in cases involving the conviction of juveniles.
Examples: A juvenile arguing that their trial was unfair and seeking a new hearing.
Memory Image: Visualize a lawyer presenting a case to an appellate court.
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