Lanier’s North Carolina Teen Court Handbook
Lanier’s North Carolina Teen Court Handbook

Author: Jackson Lanier

Publisher: Jackson Lanier

Published: 2023-09-24

Total Pages: 120

ISBN-13:

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Unlock your potential to make a real impact with "Lanier's North Carolina Teen Court Handbook." This comprehensive guide is your ticket to becoming a confident and effective Teen Court participant. Delve into the program's history and structure, and discover the diverse roles you can play, from juror to attorney. What sets this handbook apart is the author's passion, shining through in every student-friendly explanation of court procedures, offenses, questioning techniques, and objections. You'll find practical examples, sample dialogues, and clear definitions that make even complex legal concepts a breeze to grasp. Whether you're a first-time or a seasoned volunteer, the easy-to-follow chapters will deepen your understanding of Teen Court. You'll not only be prepared to handle cases but also equipped to make a meaningful difference in your community. Authored by a dedicated Teen Court volunteer with years of experience, this handbook is your key to unlocking the full potential of the transformative Teen Court experience. Get ready to step confidently into the world of youth justice and leave your mark. Why This Handbook Matters Teen Court is more than just a volunteer opportunity; it's a chance to make a lasting impact on young lives and communities. This handbook bridges the gap between legal theory and real-world practice. It provides aspiring volunteers with a roadmap, demystifying court procedures, legal concepts, and the art of effective communication. This handbook is a reflection of Jackson's belief in the potential of young volunteers and the positive change they can bring to their communities. How This Handbook Will Help You Gain Confidence: Walk into the courtroom with confidence, armed with knowledge and practical insights. Understand Legal Concepts: Grasp legal concepts and procedures easily with student-friendly explanations. Elevate Your Skills: Whether you're a first-time volunteer or a seasoned pro, this handbook will deepen your understanding of youth justice.

Courts
Courts

Author: Cassia Spohn

Publisher: SAGE

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 753

ISBN-13: 1412940648

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"Courts: A Text/Reader provides the best of both worlds-authored text Sections with carefully selected accompanying Readings that illustrate the questions and controversies legal scholars and court researchers are investigating in the 21st century. The articles, from leading journals in criminology and criminal justice, reflect both classic studies of the criminal court system and state-of-the-art research and often have a policy perspective that makes them more applied, less theoretical, and more interesting to both undergraduate and graduate students." "This unique Text/Reader is primarily intended for undergraduate and graduate courses on the criminal court system and/or judicial processes."--BOOK JACKET.

Juvenile Justice
Juvenile Justice

Author: John T. Whitehead

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2015-02-20

Total Pages: 515

ISBN-13: 1317534581

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Juvenile Justice: An Introduction, 8th edition, presents a comprehensive picture of juvenile offending, delinquency theories, and how juvenile justice actors and agencies react to delinquency. It covers the history and development of the juvenile justice system and the unique issues related to juveniles, offering evidence-based suggestions for successful interventions and treatment and examining the new balance model of juvenile court. This new edition not only includes the latest available statistics on juvenile crime and victimization, drug use, court processing, and corrections, but provides insightful analysis of recent developments, such as those related to the use of probation supervision fees; responses to gangs and cyber bullying; implementing the deterrence model (Project Hope); the possible impact of drug legalization; the school-to-prison pipeline; the extent of victimization and mental illness in institutions; and implications of major court decisions regarding juveniles, such as Life Without Parole (LWOP) for juveniles. Each chapter enhances student understanding with Key Terms, a "What You Need to Know" section highlighting important points, and Discussion Questions. Links at key points in the text show students where they can go to get the latest information, and a comprehensive glossary aids comprehension.

Juvenile Crime, Juvenile Justice
Juvenile Crime, Juvenile Justice

Author: Institute of Medicine

Publisher: National Academies Press

Published: 2001-06-05

Total Pages: 405

ISBN-13: 0309172357

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Even though youth crime rates have fallen since the mid-1990s, public fear and political rhetoric over the issue have heightened. The Columbine shootings and other sensational incidents add to the furor. Often overlooked are the underlying problems of child poverty, social disadvantage, and the pitfalls inherent to adolescent decisionmaking that contribute to youth crime. From a policy standpoint, adolescent offenders are caught in the crossfire between nurturance of youth and punishment of criminals, between rehabilitation and "get tough" pronouncements. In the midst of this emotional debate, the National Research Council's Panel on Juvenile Crime steps forward with an authoritative review of the best available data and analysis. Juvenile Crime, Juvenile Justice presents recommendations for addressing the many aspects of America's youth crime problem. This timely release discusses patterns and trends in crimes by children and adolescentsâ€"trends revealed by arrest data, victim reports, and other sources; youth crime within general crime; and race and sex disparities. The book explores desistanceâ€"the probability that delinquency or criminal activities decrease with ageâ€"and evaluates different approaches to predicting future crime rates. Why do young people turn to delinquency? Juvenile Crime, Juvenile Justice presents what we know and what we urgently need to find out about contributing factors, ranging from prenatal care, differences in temperament, and family influences to the role of peer relationships, the impact of the school policies toward delinquency, and the broader influences of the neighborhood and community. Equally important, this book examines a range of solutions: Prevention and intervention efforts directed to individuals, peer groups, and families, as well as day care-, school- and community-based initiatives. Intervention within the juvenile justice system. Role of the police. Processing and detention of youth offenders. Transferring youths to the adult judicial system. Residential placement of juveniles. The book includes background on the American juvenile court system, useful comparisons with the juvenile justice systems of other nations, and other important information for assessing this problem.

Peer Justice and Youth Empowerment
Peer Justice and Youth Empowerment

Author: Tracy M. Godwin

Publisher: DIANE Publishing

Published: 2000-07

Total Pages: 329

ISBN-13: 075670023X

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Youth courts, also known as teen courts & peer courts, are one of the fastest growing programs in the community justice movement. This Guide will equip juvenile justice agencies with baseline info. that will aid them in developing, implementing, & enhancing teen courts programs. Chapters: overview; organizing the community; legal issues; developing a program purpose, goals, & objectives; determining a target population & designing a referral process; designing program services; developing a program model & procedures; recruiting, using, & training volunteers; examining human & financial resource issues; & program evaluation.