unit 12: juvenile justice
SS8CG6
Students will analyze and compare Georgia’s juvenile and adult processes and how these exemplify the concept of rule of law. Additionally, students will look at ways to solve conflicts without becoming part of the justice system.
Rule of Law: in a democracy, rule of law influences the behavior of citizens, establishes procedures for making policies, and limits the power of government.
Rule of Law: in a democracy, rule of law influences the behavior of citizens, establishes procedures for making policies, and limits the power of government.
STANDARDS
SS8CG6 The student will explain how the Georgia court system treats juvenile offenders.
a. Explain the difference between delinquent behavior and unruly behavior and the consequences of each.
b. Describe the rights of juveniles when taken into custody.
c. Describe the juvenile justice system, emphasizing the different jurisdictions, terminology, and steps in the juvenile justice process.
d. Explain the seven delinquent behaviors that can subject juvenile offenders to the adult criminal process, how the decision to transfer to adult court is made, and the possible consequences.
a. Explain the difference between delinquent behavior and unruly behavior and the consequences of each.
b. Describe the rights of juveniles when taken into custody.
c. Describe the juvenile justice system, emphasizing the different jurisdictions, terminology, and steps in the juvenile justice process.
d. Explain the seven delinquent behaviors that can subject juvenile offenders to the adult criminal process, how the decision to transfer to adult court is made, and the possible consequences.
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS
EQ 1: How does the juvenile process differ from the adult process?
EQ 2: How do the rights of juveniles differ from those of adults?
EQ 3:What are the seven offenses for which a juvenile may be tried as an adult?
EQ 4:How might conflicts be peacefully resolved?
EQ 2: How do the rights of juveniles differ from those of adults?
EQ 3:What are the seven offenses for which a juvenile may be tried as an adult?
EQ 4:How might conflicts be peacefully resolved?
UNIT 11 RESOURCES