Understanding Juvenile Delinquency and Public Order Offenses
After reviewing the reading on delinquent behaviors and public order offenses, reflect on the following questions: please respond with 400 words
- Why do you think public order offenses (like drug use, gambling, or disorderly conduct) make up such a large portion of juvenile arrests?
- In your opinion, should the juvenile justice system focus more on punishment or rehabilitation for youths who commit these offenses? Why?
- Do you believe that chronic offenders and violent offenders should be treated differently in the justice system? Explain your reasoning with examples.