Concept information
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politics and international relations
political science
law and courts
court of limited jurisdiction
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criminology and criminal justice
criminal justice
juvenile justice
juvenile law and legislative initiatives
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penology
prisons and correctional facilities
juvenile justice
juvenile law and legislative initiatives
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criminology and criminal justice
special populations
juvenile justice
juvenile law and legislative initiatives
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special populations: etiology, prevention, and treatment
special populations
juvenile justice
juvenile law and legislative initiatives
Preferred term
juvenile courts
Definition
- Juvenile courts at the beginning of the 21st century can best be described as dynamic institutions in transition. Since 1899, when the first formal juvenile court began operation in Cook County, Illinois, both the philosophy of juvenile justice and the procedures of handling young delinquents have undergone significant changes. [Source: Encyclopedia of Juvenile Justice; Courts, Juvenile, II. Current Status]
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URI
https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/juvenile_courts
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