SOC 1500 Lecture Notes - Lecture 11: Juvenile Delinquency, Juvenile Court, Due Process

• School: University of Guelph
• Department: Sociology
• Course: SOC 1500
• Professor: Mavis Morton

Document Summary

Mediated information about crime is commonly derived from government sources such as political leaders, law enforcement officials, and other state managers, which are described as the primary definers of the violent situation. Delinquency caused by force acting on and so limiting their personal responsibility. Treatment programs to rehabilitate based upon indeterminate sentencing. Called for greater accountability of young offenders while offering certain legal rights. Determinate punishment to ensure justice is done and further delinquency deterred. In the 1970s the debate between justice and welfare was bad and youth crime was increasing. Due process rights of the accused youth. Permitted alternative measures but not part of formal process. Right to counsel, trials in open court. Open and secure custody options (max 2 years) max fine , max probation. Parliament passed the first piece of federal legislation on juvenile delinquency. Step toward formal state intervention and control of the delinquent youth. A response to the critique of the juvenile delinquent act.