Although the original goal of the juvenile court was to care for the wayward child through therapeutic interventions, there are many individuals calling for juveniles to be treated as adult offenders. The current debate between those pushing for harsher juvenile punishment and those asking for treatment may lead to a shift in the way juveniles are processed in juvenile courts and the type of disposition or sentences they will receive.

Using the course materials, textbook, library, and Web resources, research juvenile justice, and comment on the following statement:

• Juvenile delinquents should be treated and sentenced like adult offenders.

Identify and discuss 4 different reasons that support your argument.

Assignment Guidelines:

• Research the different perspectives on juvenile justice and sentencing.
• In 4-6 paragraphs, address the following:
  • Identify and discuss 4 different reasons that support your argument of whether or not juveniles should be treated and sentenced like adults.
    • Use research to support your argument.
• Post a new topic to the Discussion Board that contains your responses pertaining to the above information.
• Comment on at least 2 other students' posts, and explain to them why they could be wrong in their analysis of juvenile justice and sentencing.