There is an ongoing debate on the effectiveness of incarcerating juveniles in secure settings for long periods of time. Some would argue a long separation will interrupt the lure of the criminal activity in the streets. Others contend long-term incarceration allows juveniles to learn more criminal behaviors and take on a delinquent persona and re-offend as soon as they are released. Where do you stand on this debate—longer or shorter secure settings for incarcerated juveniles?
An important position in the juvenile system is an Intake Officer (often called “gatekeepers”). In some jurisdictions, intake screening is an informal
An important position in the juvenile system is an Intake Officer (often called “gatekeepers”). In some jurisdictions, intake screening is an informal process, not open to the public, and potentially, provides no guarantee of certain constitutional rights for the juvenile. Intake officers’ have broad discretionary powers and the “the long-term