Part 1This chapter discusses the roles and responsibilities of the main actors in the juvenile court process.  Prosecutors, judges, and defense attorneys are the key players, and they play an important and active role during the different stages of the proceedings. Many decisions regarding the juveniles’ rehabilitation process occur during the preadjudicatory stage of juvenile justice. The juvenile justice courts are less adversarial than the criminal courts, and the intent is to help and treat juvenile offenders rather than merely punish them. Numerous jurisdictions use diversion programs, and these seem to be effective; they provide support for the change in the juvenile’s behavior and control of delinquency. Other jurisdictions use plea bargaining, although this appears to be controversial in the administration of juvenile justice. 

In one to two paragraphs (essay format-200-word count minimum, double-spaced): explain the juvenile court process. Can the process be altered or improved to make the process more functional? Why or why not?       

Your assignments are to be typed in Microsoft Word and submitted as an attachment.  Be sure to support your argument with at least two sources.  This assignment will be checked for plagiarism, please make sure to cite your sources.  This paper must be in APA and follow APA guidelines for submission (citations– within the text and a reference list).

Part 2 -Due to the seriousness of their crimes, thousands of youths are transferred to adult courts.  Many of the experts oppose this waiver since it is contrary to the rehabilitation intent of the juvenile justice model. The opposing view, however, suggests that it can help violent juvenile offenders.  The transfer is reserved for the most serious and in many cases violent offenders, and the number of transfers has declined significantly in recent years.Create a list of the Pros on one side and Cons on the other of transferring juveniles to adult court.  This can be a simple list with a minimum of four on each side.  

Part 3  If you were a policymaker who got to make re-instate the death penalty for juveniles, would you do it?  If you could eliminate life sentences for juveniles would you?  Why or Why not?  What are the factors that would influence your decision?

Part 4 Juvenile probation refers to nonpunitive legal dispositions for youth, emphasizing treatment without incarceration.  The primary form of community treatment used by the juvenile justice system.  When applied correctly, probation maximizes the liberty of the individual and at the same time, vindicates the authority of the law, and protects the public.  Your assignment is to develop a probation plan for a juvenile who has committed the crime of marijuana with the intent to deliver.  The juvenile has no prior record with the juvenile justice system, is fifteen years old, and has a 3.8 GPA in her high school. 

In one to two paragraphs (essay format-200-word count minimum, double-spaced) provide your treatment plan, and include at least two articles on the effectiveness of the treatment plan from scholarly journals.  Use your local laws (i.e., county/state) for jurisdiction. 

Part 5 Research an aftercare/reentry program for juveniles in your hometown. Imagine you are a juvenile probation officer.  What program(s) would you recommend for aftercare or re-entry?  Would you be harsher, or lenient? In detail explain

Part 6 Criminal Procedure is divided into four parts: (1) Foundations; (2) Search and Seizure; (3) Interrogations, Confessions, and Identification Procedures; and (4) Formal Proceedings. In this portion of the class the focus will be on the criminal procedure in our court system. In particular, it defines criminal procedure, ties in the constitutional basis, covers the importance of precedents, covers competing concerns, highlights the structure of the court systems, and explains court cases from the beginning stage through adjudication.

(Briefly you should explain what occurs at each stage of the arrest process from probable cause to sentencing.  This is your case….  Police arrest an individual for murder one.  The police have probable cause to make the arrest.  Your work should be labeled according to each stage and the due process requirements discussed for each.  Submit this assignment via a word document. )