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is inclined to be discouraged by such lenient tactics. These individuals are the first time offenders who are low-risk in relation to escalating criminal behavior; oftentimes just the terrifying
aspect of getting caught and hauled in is enough of a deterrent, so adding in nominal sanctions helps to drive home the message. Findings indicate this population makes up
approximately one-half of all juveniles who pass through the justice system every year (Champion, 2006). For those who are not as sensitive to this light-handed approach, nominal sanctions do
not necessarily deter future delinquency. According to Champion (2006), "the use of nominal sanctions reduces a youths interaction with the juvenile court and lessens the likelihood that they will
reoffend" (p. 490). Teen court is particularly beneficial for upholding the mission of nominal sanctions; a primary separation between this and adult court is the type of sentence imposed
upon the offender, with juvenile court implementing an alternative approach over and above punitive, prison-based measures. The notion of restorative justice is an approach being applied more often in
todays juvenile justice system as a means by which to redirect youthful offenders before they embrace a life of crime as adults. II. MAIN CHARACTERISTICS OF JUVENILE
JUSTICE CLASSIFICATION & TREATMENT PROGRAMS More than one hundred and seventy years ago, the juvenile justice system thought it completely appropriate and beneficial for the state to act as parent
(parens patriae) in situations where either or both parents act irresponsibly with regard to child care. This may have been an advantageous arrangement for all involved if those working
on behalf of the state did not take liberties and treat juveniles in an arbitrary, unjust or unreasonable fashion. Only after the Illinois Supreme Courts ruling some thirty years
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