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juvenile drug courts  

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  • Juveniles and adults have historically been treated differently in the criminal justice system. On the basis of the notion that juveniles are more amenable to treatment, alternative forms of corrections and sanctions for young offenders have been developed over time. [Source: Encyclopedia of Race and Crime; Juvenile Drug Courts]

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