An individual that is physiologically, Emotionally, and intellectually immature. A youth who is at or below the upper age of original jurisdiction in their resident state.
Seeks revenge or recompense for unlawful behavior and harkens back to the ancient concept of an eye for an eye.
A youth who commits an act that would be a crime if it were to be committed by a crime
Focuses on preparing the harm done to victims.
refers to the unfair, differential treatment of a particular group of youth.
A filtering process that removes youths from formal juvenile court jurisdiction and places them on an alternative path that allows the case to proceed with adjudication.
Places those who are abused and neglected, those who commit status offenses and those who are delinquents into the same judicial system.
an act that would not be considered a crime if committed by an adult
Refers to a difference, but not necessarily involving discrimination.