Juvenile Justice System Paper

Write a 700- to 1,050-word paper summarizing the key parameters of the juvenile justice system in the United States. Address the following: 

• The historical development of the juvenile justice system, using case law or legislation to strengthen your discussion
• The predominant philosophy of the juvenile system
• Key differences between the juvenile and adult systems
• The differences between dependency and delinquency
• The reasoning behind and the importance of confidentiality in juvenile court

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.

BOOK: 

The Juvenile Justice System

Delinquency, Processing, and the Law

SEVENTH EDITION