Trying Juveniles In Adult Courts

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A 5 page paper. The juvenile court system was designed with the purpose of rehabilitating and treating delinquent youth. The dramatic increase in the number of violent crimes and in the degree of violence in those crimes have led many to believe the juvenile court system is too lenient and these adolescents should be tried as adults. This essay discusses this issue and concludes with a personal opinion. Bibliography lists 5 sources.