LEG420
Instructor: Daniel A. Alvarez, Esquire
2/23/25
Jania Vance
Delinquency is seen as criminal activity committed by those under the legal age of 18 , The
juvenile court system was established in order to address the underlying issues that lead to
delinquent behaviors in minors. The juvenile court system focuses more on rehabilitation for
young offenders rather than punishing them. The framework of the juvenile court system is more
designed to help aid the needs of younger offenders by providing them protection, rehabilitation,
treatment, and offering them extra mental health support services.
The distinctive difference between delinquency and criminality is that criminality is a term used
to typically describe individuals that commit crimes over the legal age of 18.
In the legal justice system, adult offenders are often held to a much higher standard for being
accountable, aware, and capable of their actions, which is why adult offenders receive much
harsher punishment for their crimes.
Individuals under the age of 18 are dealt less harsh punishment for their crimes because juvenile
court systems tend to view younger offenders' acts as a developmental issue that requires a more
attentive and rehabilitative approach , by providing them with access to services that better
support the needs of the minor and help address the root causes of their delinquent behaviors and
help prevent the likelihood of the minor breaking the law in adulthood.
The purpose of juvenile prosecutors is to help convince the court of whatever better suits the
needs of the child.
Juvenile witnesses also serve a significant purpose in juvenile court cases. Since the juvenile
court's main objective is to identify the root causes of developmental factors that contribute to
delinquent behaviors in minors, the witnesses that are recruited in these cases' purpose is to have
direct knowledge from guardians, school officials, and social workers that would help aid the
theories of what causes minors to break the law and also help influence the outcome of the
child’s case.
The purpose of the minors' guardians and ad litem In juvenile court cases, the goal is to examine
the child’s environment, family dynamics, their mental health, and their needs and then further
ensure that the court does what’s better suited for that child.
Instructor: Daniel A. Alvarez, Esquire
2/23/25
Jania Vance
Delinquency is seen as criminal activity committed by those under the legal age of 18 , The
juvenile court system was established in order to address the underlying issues that lead to
delinquent behaviors in minors. The juvenile court system focuses more on rehabilitation for
young offenders rather than punishing them. The framework of the juvenile court system is more
designed to help aid the needs of younger offenders by providing them protection, rehabilitation,
treatment, and offering them extra mental health support services.
The distinctive difference between delinquency and criminality is that criminality is a term used
to typically describe individuals that commit crimes over the legal age of 18.
In the legal justice system, adult offenders are often held to a much higher standard for being
accountable, aware, and capable of their actions, which is why adult offenders receive much
harsher punishment for their crimes.
Individuals under the age of 18 are dealt less harsh punishment for their crimes because juvenile
court systems tend to view younger offenders' acts as a developmental issue that requires a more
attentive and rehabilitative approach , by providing them with access to services that better
support the needs of the minor and help address the root causes of their delinquent behaviors and
help prevent the likelihood of the minor breaking the law in adulthood.
The purpose of juvenile prosecutors is to help convince the court of whatever better suits the
needs of the child.
Juvenile witnesses also serve a significant purpose in juvenile court cases. Since the juvenile
court's main objective is to identify the root causes of developmental factors that contribute to
delinquent behaviors in minors, the witnesses that are recruited in these cases' purpose is to have
direct knowledge from guardians, school officials, and social workers that would help aid the
theories of what causes minors to break the law and also help influence the outcome of the
child’s case.
The purpose of the minors' guardians and ad litem In juvenile court cases, the goal is to examine
the child’s environment, family dynamics, their mental health, and their needs and then further
ensure that the court does what’s better suited for that child.
