Describe the types of cases that might be heard in juvenile courts.

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1. What is jurisdiction and its scope in juvenile justice courts? Describe the types of cases that might be heard in juvenile courts. Explain the difference between juveniles who are delinquent and juveniles who are status offenders. Discuss the key aspects of the three types of dispositions a judge can give and under what circumstances a judge might use each type of disposition.
2. Explain the conflict between the parens patriae doctrine and the get-tough movement. Are they compatible? What is the societal value of diverting status offenders from secure juvenile facilities?
3. A 14-year-old girl shoots and kills her parents. What factors should be considered in whether the matter should be handled in juvenile court or transferred to adult criminal court? You’re her intake officer. What considerations are relevant in determining the best strategy for dealing with the girl and her behavior?

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