Reading Assignment for Section 2.3
Read the following subsection from our online textbook:
What You Will Learn
This section walks you through the different steps a young person might experience in the juvenile court system. You’ll learn how decisions are made about diversion, detention, trials, and rehabilitation. Understanding this process is crucial for knowing how the system tries to help young people get back on track.
Student Learning Outcomes for Section 2.3
- SLO 1: Describe how intake officers decide whether to recommend diversion, detention, or formal adjudication.
- SLO 2: Explain the rights of juveniles during a detention hearing.
- SLO 3: Outline the adjudication process and its similarities to an adult trial.
- SLO 4: Describe the goals of a disposition hearing and the types of consequences juveniles may face.
- SLO 5: Understand the importance of appeals and post-trial rights.
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