What benefits exist in sentencing a minor to the juvenile justice system

Week 4 Topic:

“Trying Minors as Adults vs. The Juvenile Justice System”

There is much controversy over trying minors as adults and then incarcerating them in the adult corrections system vs the juvenile justice system.

What benefits exist in sentencing a minor to the juvenile justice system?

What risks exist for juveniles in the adult prison system that adults in the same system do not face?

Do you see any long term negative consequences that come from incarcerating minors with adult criminals?

For what crimes do you feel that a juvenile should be tried as an adult?

2. Your initial post (your response to the topic) must contain a citation. It is your ideas supported by research. Please refer to the APA Power Point in the Start Here section of the classroom for information on proper formatting. There will be a deduction of 20 points for failure to cite a source within your initial post and to provide a reference at the end of your initial post.

3. Your initial post must be a minimum of 300 words