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represents the earliest extensive legal system designed to govern societal behavior and penalize rule-breakers.

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Code of Hammurabi

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Central to this Code was the principle that “the strong shall not injure the weak,” emphasizing the protection of the vulnerable and the maintenance of social order based on individual rights.

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Code of hammurabi

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This Code is also the source of the legal principle known as lex talionis, or “an eye for an eye,” which advocates for proportional justice by ensuring that punishments correspond directly to the offenses committed.

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Code of hammurabi

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This ancient legal framework laid foundational concepts that continue to influence modern legal systems and notions of justice

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Code of hammurabi

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In this year, the General Court of Massachusetts enacted the Stubborn Child Law.

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1641

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which allowed for the death penalty for children who disobeyed their parents.

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Stubborn child law

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This law was rooted in the Puritans’ belief that unchecked social evils could provoke divine retribution against the entire community.

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Stubborn child law

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They viewed children as inherently sinful and believed they should submit to adult authority and endure rigorous labor as part of their discipline.

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Puritans
Stubborn child law

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In this year, the Virginia General Assembly enacted a law

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1646

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aimed at curbing laziness and idleness among children.

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Virginia general assembly

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This move marked the beginning of a shift towards recognizing children as distinct from adults, leading to the development of new laws specifically targeting juvenile behavior.

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Virginia general assembly

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As societal expectations evolved, there was growing pressure on the state to enhance the welfare of children, resulting in the introduction of regulations such as child labor laws.

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Virginian general assembly

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In this year, the U.S. Congress enacted the Keating-Owen Act

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1916

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the first federal law addressing child labor in America.

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Keating-Owen act

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Act was invalidated just two years later by the Hammer v. Dagenhart case, it set the stage for the later passage of the Fair Labor Standards Act in 1938. Today, every state has implemented its own regulations concerning child labor.

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Keating-Owen act

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In ths century, the child-saving movement emerged, led by concerned citizens who established a social activist group known as the Child Savers.

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mid-19th century

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Led by concerned citizens who established a social activist group known as the Child Savers.

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child-saving movement

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led by concerned citizens who established a social activist group known as the _________

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Child Savers

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They held the belief that children were inherently good but could become delinquent due to negative environments.

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Child savers

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they advocated for removing children from “bad” homes and placing them in “good” ones.

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Child savers

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This doctrine became a key influence on the evolution of juvenile justice.

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Parens patriae

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Parens Patriae Derived from Latin, meaning?

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“parent of the country.”

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is a legal doctrine in the juvenile justice system that enables the state to act as a guardian for individuals who cannot care for themselves. This includes children, the mentally ill, the incapacitated, the elderly, or those with disabilities

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Parens Patriae

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In this year, a committee report identified juvenile delinquency as a significant factor contributing to poverty, marking the first public acknowledgment of the term.

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1818

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This early recognition of juvenile delinquency as a contributor to social problems highlights the growing awareness of the link between youth misbehavior and broader societal issues.

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1818 Recognition juvenile court act

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In this year, the Illinois legislature introduced a law

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1899

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Created the first Juvenile Court, establishing a new standard for juvenile justice throughout the United States.

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Illinions illustrator Illinionsjuvenile court act

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These early juvenile courts initially served as administrative arms of the circuit or district courts, as required by law.

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Illinions legislator Illinionsjuvenile court act

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Driven by the child savers' reformist vision, the founders sought to rehabilitate rather than punish young offenders, focusing on reform over retribution.

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Illinions legislature Illinions juvenile court act

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defined probation as having both investigative and rehabilitative aspects. This pivotal legislation marked the beginning of specialized juvenile courts and the enactment of laws for separate trials for minors.

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The 1899 Illinois Juvenile Court Act

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one of the inaugural judges of the first juvenile court in Cook County, Illinois, outlined the objectives of the juvenile court system

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Judge Julian Mack

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He stated that while a child appearing in court should recognize the authority of the state, it is equally important for the child to feel that they are under the state's care and concern.

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Judge Julian Mack

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He suggested that the judge should sit at a desk alongside the child, offering a more personal and empathetic approach. By doing so, the judge would maintain judicial authority while significantly enhancing the effectiveness of their interactions with the child.

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Judge julian mack

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In this early century, Progressives expanded upon the medical model introduced by the Illinois Court Act, treating crime as a condition that could be addressed and resolved through social intervention.

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early 20th century Juvenile court reform

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Another focus of reform during this period was to separate offenders from their usual social settings, with the belief that such isolation might foster a delinquent mindset and perpetuate further criminal behavior.

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Early 20th century progressive Juvenile court reform

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Four D's of Juvenile Justice during the last half of the 20th Century are?

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1. Deinstitutionalization 2. Diversion 3. Due process 4. Decriminalization

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was widely praised, it also had its drawbacks. Numerous youths who would previously have been released were now being channeled into newly established diversionary programs, a phenomenon known as net widening. Despite this, many of these diversion programs were successful in their efforts.

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diversion

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Three Factors as Earlier Youth Services Programs are?

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1. The police-based nature of the program 2. The use of counselling in a law enforcement setting 3. The skills approach to training and treatment