What are three major purposes-goals of juvenile court acts

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1) In addition to protecting the community from youthful offenders, what are the three major purposes or goals of juvenile court acts?

3) Suppose that a 10-year-old is chronically running away from home. When taken into custody, the child makes claims of sexual abuse at home. Would this juvenile case be heard in adult or juvenile court? Is this an unruly child, an abused/neglected or dependent child, or a delinquent child? How do you make the distinction? What are likely alternatives for this child's care and custody?

4) When should a waiver to adult court be used? Should waivers be mandated by the state legislators or be discretionary for prosecutors and judges? Why?

5) Considering the What Would You DO? at the beginning of the chapter and what you've learned about juvenile court acts, what should be done with youth if he attends a protest and participates in violence, looting, or criminal activity?

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