Achieving Meaningful Youth Participation in Juvenile Court.

  • Published In: Youth Justice, 2024, v. 24, n. 3. P. 345 1 of 3

  • Database: Sociology Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Buss, Emily 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses the importance of meaningful youth participation in Juvenile Court proceedings, highlighting the developmental differences between adolescents and adults that impact their culpability for crimes. It describes a pilot project in Milwaukee that aimed to enhance youth engagement in court by changing the physical setup and dynamics of the hearings. The findings suggest that the pilot process led to more meaningful interactions between youth and judges, as well as positive changes in the attitudes and behaviors of all team members involved. Further research is recommended to explore the long-term effects of this model, especially in countries where youth participation in judicial proceedings is considered a right. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Youth Justice. 2024/12, Vol. 24, Issue 3, p345
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Law
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:1473-2254
  • DOI:10.1177/14732254241300396
  • Accession Number:181480734
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