Introduction
Jake has just been caught spray painting the back wall of a local convenience store. He has been taken into custody by the local police. Jake has heard of your reputation as a lawyer and has come to you seeking legal advice.
Georgia Standards of Excellence:
SS8CG5 Explain how the Georgia court system treats juvenile offenders.
a. Explain the difference between delinquent and unruly behavior and the consequences of each.
b. Describe the rights of juveniles involved in the juvenile justice system.
c. Explain the steps in the juvenile justice system when a juvenile is first taken into custody.
Task
Jake wants to understand the steps and procedures he will go through in the Georgia Juvenile Justice system and what may or may not happen to him for committing his crime. You need to make sure you know the GA Juvenile Justice System inside and out before assisting Jake through his troubled times.
Process
You will be given a graphic organizer that will be filled in with the information you find on Georgia's Juvenile Justice System. You will need to find information on the following topics:
- The individual steps of the Juvenile Justice System.
- The rights of juveniles in the Juvenile Justice System.
- Why does Georgia have a separate justice system for its juveniles?
- The consequences and punishments a juvenile may receive for delinquent behavior.
Evaluation
Students will be graded on a completion of a graphic organizer that depicts the needed information for full understanding of the juvenile justice system and how it works with the juveniles of the state.
Use the following internet resources:
www.djj.state.ga.us/ResourceLibrary/_PDFfiles/JuvenileJusticeProcess2013.pdf
www.djj.state.ga.us/ResourceLibrary/resFactSheetsJuvLaws.shtml
Conclusion
What program(s) could Jake enter to better himself and learn from his mistake?
What might Jake want to do to make sure he doesn't get into more trouble?
Credits
Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice