Two male juveniles and one female juvenile are out drinking together. At some point in the evening, the two young men rape the female juvenile. She has no recollection of the event. Photos were taken of the female juvenile and were sent out on social media. In the states in which they live, both male juveniles can be held until their 21st birthday. Should this be handled in Juvenile or Adult Court? What would you recommend as a disposition? Is this a case in which you would recommend probation? Why or why not?
An important position in the juvenile system is an Intake Officer (often called “gatekeepers”). In some jurisdictions, intake screening is an informal
An important position in the juvenile system is an Intake Officer (often called “gatekeepers”). In some jurisdictions, intake screening is an informal process, not open to the public, and potentially, provides no guarantee of certain constitutional rights for the juvenile. Intake officers’ have broad discretionary powers and the “the long-term