Chapter 8
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This chapter explores the evolution of the juvenile justice system, including how it differs from adult corrections, how policies such as zero-tolerance and school-to-prison pipelines disproportionately impact youth—especially youth of color—and how Louisiana has approached juvenile reform.
Historical shifts in juvenile justice
Key Supreme Court rulings affecting juveniles
Louisiana-specific data and reforms
The ongoing debate between punishment vs. rehabilitation
Click the link to access the full chapter in Pressbooks. Make sure to take notes on how theory and practice differ when it comes to handling justice-involved youth.