Name Some of the Issues Facing the American System of Juvenile

question 49

Essay

Name some of the issues facing the American system of juvenile justice.

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Definitions:

Stability of Society

The condition in which a society maintains its structure and functions without significant disruption or change over time.

Sociological Imagination

The capacity to shift from one perspective to another to understand the relationship between individual experiences and larger social influences.

Beginner's Mind

An approach or mindset that is open and without preconceptions, much like that of a beginner, regardless of the individual's level of expertise.

Culture Shock

The feeling of disorientation experienced by individuals when they are suddenly subjected to an unfamiliar culture, way of life, or set of attitudes.