Criminal justice module 8-3

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Explain how your topic—either the juvenile justice system or allied professionals—relates to the law enforcement branch of the criminal justice system. Include information from one of the main bullets below. Juvenile Justice: i. School resource officers is a sworn law enforcement officers who are responsible for maintaining order and preventing criminal activity, they have a role in building positive relationships with students, providing mentorship, and addressing issues related to school safety. ii. School-to-prison pipeline -This refers to the system of policies and practices that push students, particularly those from marginalized communities, out of schools into the criminal justice system. SROs may choose to arrest or issue citations to students for behaviors that would have previously resulted in disciplinary actions within the school. iii. Juvenile rights- refers to the legal protections afforded to individuals under the age (18). Right to fair trial. Right to legal representation. Right to remain silent. Right to protection from self-incrimination. iv. Status offenses- These are offenses typically apply to minors and are not considered criminal acts if committed by an adult, Examples of status offenses include running away, underage drinking, curfew violations, and possession of tobacco. Explain how your topic—either the juvenile justice system or allied professionals—relates to the courts branch of the criminal
justice system. Include information from one of the main bullets below. Restorative justice; is an alternative approach to dealing with crime that focuses on repairing harm caused by criminal behavior. It emphasizes healing the relationships between the victim, offender, and the community, rather than solely punishing the offender. Court process for juveniles- The court process for juveniles typically involves the following steps; Arrest Detention Intake Diversion Adjudication Hearing Disposition Hearing Appeal Diversion/alternatives to arrest: This program's purpose is to divert individuals away from the criminal justice system and give them an opportunity to address the underlying issues that led to their criminal behavior. Examples of such diversions are drug court, mental health, community service, and family treatment. Explain how your topic—either the juvenile justice system or allied professionals—relates to the corrections branch of the criminal justice system. Include information from one of the main bullets below. Juvenile Justice:
Juvenile parole/probation officers; They are responsible for supervising and monitoring young offenders who have been released from detention or placed on probation as an alternative behavior. Furthermore, these officers collaborate with various stakeholders, social workers, therapists, educators, and community organizations, to provide comprehensive support and resources to the juveniles under their care. Separation from adults; This is a principle of separation from adults is based on the understanding that placing juveniles in adult prisons can expose them to higher risk of harm, abuse, and negative influences. Explain how social media relates to communication skills that are important in your topic. Who uses social media? Many different people use social media, including individuals, businesses, politicians, organizations, courts, family, parole agencies. For what purposes do people use social media? Social media platforms allow juvenile justice professionals to share information about programs, services, and initiatives, furthermore it can also be used as a tool for educating and raising awareness about juvenile justice issues. Explain how active listening is a communication skill important in your topic. Juvenile Justice:
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