CJUS285 Unit 4 Individual Project Template
Assignment Details
Navigating through the juvenile court process from intake to re-entry care can be confusing to youth. It differs greatly from the adult system, with a focus on doing what is in the youth’s best interest throughout the nine different steps of the process.
For this assignment, we will take a journey through the juvenile court process through the eyes of Destiny, our youth from week three. We will enter each “door” of the process to gain a better understanding of what a youth may experience and how they may feel as they move through the system.
Complete the activity below to learn about the nine steps of the juvenile court process and see how Destiny experiences it from her own perspective.
Short Answer Questions
After completing the activity, answer all of the following questions. Each answer should be at least 2 complete sentences in length.
1. During the intake process, youth may be asked questions around their background, first time experimenting with illicit substances, family life, etc. Why are these questions important during intake?