Reading Assignment for Section 2.5
Read the following subsection from our online textbook:
What You Will Learn
This section explores the Supreme Court cases that established the rights of juveniles in the justice system. You’ll learn about landmark cases that protect juveniles from unfair treatment and recognize the potential for change.
Student Learning Outcomes for Section 2.5
- SLO 1: Describe the circumstances and Supreme Court rulings in In re Gault, Roper v. Simmons, and J.D.B. v. North Carolina.
- SLO 2: Explain how Miller v. Alabama and Montgomery v. Louisiana changed the way juveniles are sentenced.
- SLO 3: Analyze the reasoning the Supreme Court used to decide each case, focusing on how the treatment of juveniles differs from adults.
- SLO 4: Discuss the impact of these landmark cases on the current juvenile justice system.
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