You Are a Judge in the Juvenile Justice System

question 73

Essay

You are a judge in the juvenile justice system.In recent years,you have heard an increasing number of cases related to the 21st-century problems of opioid addiction,cyberbullying,and youth gangs.Each of these complex contemporary issues requires an understanding not only of the law,but also of the ways American youth are connected to each other.A particularly difficult case has come before a colleague who wants your advice.A heroin-addicted 13-year-old boy allegedly cyberbullied his ex-girlfriend as part of a gang initiation.After he posted a sexually explicit video of her on social media,the girl attempted suicide.Write a detailed opinion to your colleague,explaining the different issues at stake in the law and in the history of juvenile offenses.Explain what you would focus on first,and why.

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The mixture of food and gastric juice.

Ileum

The final and longest segment of the small intestine, where the absorption of vitamins, minerals, and nutrients is completed.

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The first section of the large intestine.

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