Study of crime, criminal behavior, and the criminal justice system.
Juvenile justice deals with people under 18 who break the law.
Young offenders usually go to juvenile court, which focuses more on helping than punishing.
Kids’ brains are still developing, so the system tries to teach them right from wrong instead of just locking them up.
Programs might include counseling, community service, or special schools.
Many young people turn their lives around with the right support!
A teen caught shoplifting is sent to counseling instead of jail.
A judge orders community service for a minor caught vandalizing.
Juvenile justice aims to help, not just punish, young offenders.