Explain why the juvenile justice system is different, and the principles behind those differences.

Comparison Paper (Juvenile Justice/Adult Justice Systems)

No directly quoted material may be used in this project paper.

Comparison Paper (Juvenile Justice/Adult Justice Systems)

The juvenile justice system is similar to the adult criminal justice system in many ways; however, fundamental differences do exist. In this assignment, you will:

Compare and contrast the juvenile and adult criminal justice systems

Analyze and describe how they are similar and how they are fundamentally different.

Explain why the juvenile justice system is different, and the principles behind those differences.

Note that this is not a research paper, but rather a reflective paper that analytically summarizes the course material presented in the textbook and within the online Course Content.