Wk 4 Discussion – Juveniles in Corrections [due Thurs]

Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to other students.

Due Thursday

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

Many juveniles often are given split sentences where they spend a portion of their criminal sentence in a juvenile facility and between ages 18-21 they are transferred to the Department of Corrections to complete the remainder of their sentence. What are several implications of this practice of transferring youth who are convicted as “juveniles” and “minors” to adult correctional facilities? How has key federal court cases influenced how juveniles are treated and processed through the criminal justice system? Is America getting it right with the sentencing and processing of youth? If so, how? If not, why?

Due Monday

• Reply to at least two of your classmates.
• Be constructive and professional in your responses.