Abstract
The juvenile justice system is a surprisingly new concept in the United States. From 1600 to 1898, juveniles were punished solely by the family, church, and local community in what is called the “pre‐juvenile courts era.” The first period of juvenile courts, 1899–1966, is referred to as the “juvenile courts era.” During this time, every state adopted a juvenile justice court system. The “juvenile rights era” began in 1967 when the Supreme Court decided that juveniles must be given certain procedural due process rights. During the “crime control era,” which began in 1980 and continues today, the courts shifted to resemble the adult criminal justice system. This revised system provides for harsher sentences and an increase in transfers from juvenile to adult court.
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