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LynchJuvenile Delinquency 01/23/2018The Juvenile SystemOver the recent years, the juvenile system has undergone various reforms. Juveniles are law offenders who are aged below eighteen years. They receive punishment through the court system as is deemed fit by justice. The youth who are convicted of criminal offenses are imprisoned to receive correction within the limits of the law. According to the article by New York Times Justice at last for the youngest offenders, the youth are regarded as different from the adults.
The juvenile sentencing has been adjusted over the years to ensure that the punishment administered is suitable for young people. The quality of life of a young person under imprisonment is important, and the juvenile system strives to ensure that they are rehabilitated (New York Times n.p). The juvenile offenders with minor crimes have the opportunity of being granted parole, and by maintaining good behavior, they can attain full freedom. The juvenile system governs the decisions which are passed in the courts regarding the young offenders. The system is set in place to protect the rights of the juvenile offenders and make sure the punishment administered is not excessive. The harsh treatment of minors has been reduced and severe punishment reserved only for “uncommon cases” where the juvenile offenders are beyond basic rehabilitation (New York Times n.
p). Many states within the United states have banned life sentence without parole since 2012 for all juvenile cases (New York Times, n.p). There are still more reforms have been tabled challenging the justice system for the young. The prosecutors and lawyers in juvenile cases are currently challenging the life sentencing of youths.
In conclusion, through the juvenile system, young people have been shown to be “immature and often unaware of the risks and consequences of their actions,” unlike adults (New York Times n.p). The system desires to offer juveniles proper rehabilitation to protect the plight of the youth. Reforming the juvenile system over the decades has ensured that justice is served to the young offenders and the law is upheld in the society.Work CitedNew York Times.
“Justice at Last for the Youngest Inmates?” The New York Times, 20 Nov. 2017, www.nytimes.com/2017/11/20/opinion/life-sentence-youth-parole.html. Accessed 22 Jan. 2018.
