Juvenile justice is a very diverse process created by law and is driven by local practice. Young people entering the justice system - usually after law enforcement arrests - are monitored and evaluated by various organizations and individuals. The cases they are facing are reviewed for legal adequacy, and the process used by the court can be used to suspend their innocent commission. If the case demands some form of intervention, other characters in the justice system try to match the youth with a fair and affordable program. The availability and appropriateness of the intervention often influence the outcome of earlier decisions.
As set out in many state laws and understood by stakeholders, the purpose of the process is youth participation, meeting the requirements of due process, and crime prevention, by providing rehabilitation intervention for high-risk and high-risk cases while keeping costs low and avoiding the use of expensive interventions for low-risk youth and youth. charged with less serious offenses. Various professionals, academics, citizens, and volunteers are participating in the youth justice system. Although all participants share a common commitment to the goals set out, they rely on their professional perspectives and values in decision making and recommend specific action in individual cases. Law enforcement authorities want to identify young offenders immediately and ensure that all youth receive effective and appropriate sanctions for each case. Prosecutors want the legal system to function properly and protect the rights and feelings of victims of crime during future crimes. Defense lawyers want their clients treated.
