Juvenile Justice


1h 30m 2001

Brief Synopsis

Should children who commit serious crimes be tried as juveniles or adults? What happens to young offenders who reach the "end of the line" in the juvenile court system, and how do you rehabilitate such children to prevent future criminal behavior? The program explores these questions as it follows f

Film Details

Also Known As
Frontline (01/30/01)
Genre
Crime
Documentary
Release Date
2001

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 30m

Synopsis

Should children who commit serious crimes be tried as juveniles or adults? What happens to young offenders who reach the "end of the line" in the juvenile court system, and how do you rehabilitate such children to prevent future criminal behavior? The program explores these questions as it follows four juvenile offenders through the Santa Clara, California, juvenile courts, observing how the criminal justice system treats their cases and determines their fates.

Film Details

Also Known As
Frontline (01/30/01)
Genre
Crime
Documentary
Release Date
2001

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 30m

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