The Changing Status of Children and Self-Report

E-activity 

Review the article titled “Part 1: The History of Juvenile Justice” located at here. Be prepared to discuss.

 

From the e-Activity, describe the early and modern adult perceptions of children and adolescents. Discuss the inextricable manner in which these views have been codified in the American legal system.

According to the text, delinquency is an inherently difficult concept to measure. Discuss the main challenges with measuring self-reports from delinquents. Include one (1) example of such susceptibility of self-reports from delinquents to support your response.