Imagine you are a judge in juvenile court. What type of justice would you be; would you be lenient? Extra harsh? Explain your rationale for the type of judge you would be. What sorts of crimes would you be harsher about? Would the punishment you assign vary by the juvenile’s age? What other elements would factor into your discretionary decision?
You are a juvenile justice expert. Write a report on whether or not you think the justice system needs to reform how girls are treated, particularly once they are in a juvenile detention center. If you do think reform is needed, explain what efforts should be made to bring about changes. If you do not think reform is
Sample Solution
I would strive to be a fair and equitable judge in juvenile court. I would attempt to recognize the unique circumstances of each case and weigh them accordingly when making decisions. My approach would not be either lenient or extra harsh, but instead focused on seeking justice for the crime committed while also considering potential rehabilitation opportunities for the youth before me. I would consider the age of the juvenile, their prior record (if any) and other mitigating factors, such as family environment and peer pressure that may have contributed to their decision-making process.