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Is the Juvenile Justice System giving Justice to Our Youth???

JImpact of Juvenile Justice System on Youth During the past decade, there has been stricter enforcement of juvenile crime legislation. Unfortunately, the juvenile justice policy has become more punitive. Worst still, there seems to be not too much difference between juvenile and adult justice. A lot has been said to treat juveniles differently from adult criminals, fearing that it may prove counterproductive to treat juveniles as adults. Unfortunately, nothing much has been done in this regard. More and more juveniles suffer from detention and incarceration. It has not had any significant impact on the reformation of youth. Therefore, juveniles should be treated equally in the community than in confinement, and steps must be taken in this regard without threatening the community safety. Juvenile Justice System in US The juvenile justice system was set up in the US to reform youth offenders and treat them separately from the adult justice system. The goal was to safeguard youth from des...

Flaws in the Juvenile Justice System

JFlaws in the juvenile justice system, juvenile justice system in America, juvenile justice system in US. Flaws in the Juvenile Justice System in US While the nation sings in chorus that kids are our future, does the juvenile justice system in America treat children alike? The American justice system does not seem to do justice to every kid. You will hear the same voice across the country. The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Program reveals that 48,043 juveniles were incarcerated in residential facilities in October 2015 across the United States. While the need for welfare has always been stressed in place of punishment, the number of juveniles appearing before the courts has been steadily rising. The juvenile justice system in America thus looks flawed and makes a mockery of its vision of delivering welfare. Unfortunately, too many young people are locked up in jails for petty crimes. What are the Flaws in the Justice System The American criminal justice system h...

What does the Juvenile Justice System look like in America???

JJuvenile Justice System in America, Juvenile Justice System in California , Juvenile Justice System of California, Juvenile Courts, Juvenile Justice System History of Juvenile Justice System in America Juvenile justice system in America might seem a little complicated to an ordinary American. However, it is important to understand where the law originated and when. Juvenile justice system emphasizes on ensuring that minor children below 18 years of age are protected from the criminal justice system as their brain development is yet not complete. Juvenile Justice System Chronology of Facts It all began with the setting up of the New York House of Refuge to address child poverty. The institution was set up to detain and house the poor, vagrant youth believed to be more prone to delinquency. The purpose was to provide such youth with opportunities in education and religious training. Eventually, the growth of houses of refuge kindled the need to set up juvenile justice system in America....

How do we have the Racism talk???

RMulticultural Talks and Racism: Importance of Conversations with Young People Racism has been a dirty part of the human evolution. Unfortunately, it has resulted in immense suffering for the oppressed community. However, with the cultural evolution and generational changes, it is but crucial to talk to young children about different cultures and races. Luckily, many societies feel strongly about racism and believe that all human beings should receive the same treatment irrespective of race, gender, ethnicity, and ability. In support of this belief to become anti-racist, many adults switch to a color-blind approach to race. The subject has become so controversial that adults do not want to talk about racism. However, the importance of conversation on multicultural and racism topics cannot be stressed enough. The Need for Conversations on Racism Studies find that there is so much of taboo surrounding the word racism that even parents tend to avoid talking on the subject with their young...

Quarantine Couples that last

CCouples Relationships During COVID-19 Quarantine Since the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic, everyone is literally forced to be in self-isolation and home quarantine. So that means you have been locked up in your homes with your pa rtner for quite some time. How does th e coronavirus quarantine impact the couple’s relationship now that you are forced to spend more time with your partners? Well, it is not a bad thing to spend more “we time” together. In fact, the pandemic is an opportunity to strengthen your relationship, care for each other, and show more love to the partner. Talk About It Now that both of you are together all day and night, you could find each other annoying for more reasons than one. But that does not mean you should file for a divorce. There are ways to deal with the problem and save your relationship during quarantine. Talk about it. Communic ation is the best way to sort things out. When it seems difficult to tolerate the other person, communicate clearly to ...

5 benefits of Teletherapy

TTell me more about Teletherapy What is Teletherapy While COVID-19 has brought life to a standstill, everyone is expected to practice social distancing for safety reasons. However, the situation is becoming immensely stressful, resulting in anxiety and panic attacks in children and adults. Luckily, the role of teletherapy cannot be ignored in such circumstances. In fact, it can be a rewarding experience for anyone seeking a therapist for a health scare. They can communicate freely on the Internet with a therapist or a healer or a medicine professional, who can help them overcome challenging situations that they cannot face on their own. Define Teletherapy Well, teletherapy is the online delivery of speech through high-resolution, live video conferencing. Such sessions are highly interactive and both sides interact through live video conferencing. This means they can virtually communicate with each other in real time with the help of headsets and webcams. Typi...