Options. The Pros and Cons. Our laws provide two reasons to justify taking away someone’s rights. The first is to protect the citizenry from harm "(police powers") and the second is to protect the individual from harming himself "parens patriae". On the other hand‚ parens patriae powers are used to help those who can’t help themselves and this is where involuntary commitment comes in.. But even someone who is dangerous‚ is still assumed to ’have capacity (or competence)" to make their own treatment decisions
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According to “Juvenile Delinquency‚” under the parens patriae philosophy‚ minors who engage in extralegal behavior are viewed as victims of improper care‚ custody and treatment at home (Siegel‚ Welsh‚ Senna 16). The concept of parens patriae explains the state’s duty to protect minor children who lack proper care and custody from their parents. The occurrence of minor illegal behavior is a sign that the state should intervene. Before more serious crimes are committed‚ these youths should be taken
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Sociology of Crimes Review Questions Name:__________________________ Date:_______________ 1. An old woman approached PO3 Gomez asking the police officer to run after an unidentified young man who allegedly snatched her mobile phone. PO3 Gomez declined claiming that the man was already a block away from them and besides the police officer alleged that he is rushing home for an urgent matter. The officer’s refusal to help the old woman is an example of A. nonfeasance B.
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– Midterm Essays [NAME] [CLASS-SECTION] – Juvenile Delinquency Professor [NAME] JUVENILE RIGHTS There have been many significant rulings made by the Supreme Court involving juvenile rights in the juvenile court system which attempt to balance parens patriae and juvenile rights. The cases involving Morris Kent‚ Jr.‚ Gerald Gault‚ Samuel Winshhip‚ and McKeiver stand out as most significant in the effort to strike this delicate balance. The 1961 Case of Morris Kent‚ Jr. (“Kent”) (in re Kent‚ 383 U
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1. Adjudicatory Hearing – The Criminal Justice Today textbook defines the term adjudicatory hearing as “the fact-finding process by which the juvenile court determines whether there is sufficient evidence to sustain the allegations in a petition” (Schmalleger 510). These types of trials are designated for juveniles‚ which are similar in nature to adult trials‚ with notable exceptions. Similarities derive from the fact that the due process rights of children and adults are essentially the same. Essentially
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Abstract Juvenile Delinquency has been a huge problem here in The United States. It has risen in past years and is projected to increase until 2015. With this current threat on the rise the U.S. have tried to analye the many causes and factors that may cause juvenile delinquency. As we take a look into the factors behind this problem we will also look into what changes has been made to the juvenile justice system to combat this.
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it was at the time in the United States. As could be expected Japanese society after WWII was in upheaval. Due to the upset in society Japan saw an increase in juvenile delinquency. US occupation after WWII strengthened the centrality of parens patriae under Article I of the Juvenile Act of 1948‚ which marked the birth of current Japanese juvenile system. The Juvenile Law was first enacted in 1948 was intended for the “sound development” of minors‚ focusing on education and reform rather than
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SPEA-J 101 American Criminal Justice System Instructor Michael Owens 11/2/2011 The criminal justice system in the United States of America is a complex system concerning law‚ policing‚ courts‚ and corrections. Each action and change within these areas affects the entire system. Each system works together to ensure that the ultimate goals of the criminal justice system are met. The goals of the criminal justice system are to prevent and control crime‚ and to maintain social order. While
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Dictionary.com. Retrieved from http://www.dictionary.com/involuntary servitude.htm. * Kupchill‚ A. (2006). Judging juveniles: Prosecuting Adolescents in Adult and Juvenile Courts. New York University Press. * Parens Patriae. (2008). Dictionary.com. Retrieved from http://www.dictionary.com/parens patriae.htm. * Simonsen‚ C.E.‚ Vito‚ G.F.‚ (2004). Juvenile Justice Today. (4th ed.). Pearson Prentice Hall.
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Provision(Section 1-8 -Civil Service Commission (Section 1-16) -Commission on Audit (Section 1-4) - Article 10 Local Government Article 11 Accountability of public officers Article 12 National Economy Fransistory Provisions D. Parens Patriae - Literally‚ this means father of the country. - This doctrine has been defined as the inherent power and authority of the state to provide protection to the persons & property of the person. Non - Sui - Juris = Persons who are those who
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