Juvenile Justice - Period 5 by John Yeomans

Teenage brain

2023-10-23 21:00:57 UTC

https://lao.ca.gov/1995/050195_juv_crime/kkpart5.aspx

The latest research about the brain makes me wonder if teens commit crimes because they just aren't fully developed. Another thing it makes me wonder if they commit these crimes because they are looking for approval. In the article it tells us how teens brain aren't even fully developed yet and there is still so much more for them to learn and so much left of their brain to grow. A teenagers brain doesn't work the same as an adults brain works because their brains aren't an adults brain yet. This makes me believe that if their brain isn't an adult yet then why should they be charged as an adult. Many teens are charged as adults because they have committed adult crimes but in reality they just didn't calculate the risks, research shows that teens are more likely to take greater risks especially if the outcome is any kind of reward. So basically if one of the crimes they committed they believe will get them something then they won't even think about the risks especially if they have a friend with them. This is because their brain are looking for approval so teens tend to be more reckless is order to gain approval from piers. Even though teens do commit horrible crimes this could just be because their brain isn't fully developed yet. Even in the juvenile system there is still a way for them to plead their case and a lot of teens don't even go through the system. There are many ways for a teen to be convicted without having to be charged as an adult. Them being charged as an adult also won't really help their brain develop how it should because no teen should have to be in prison with adults where their brain can get corrupted by other inmates and where they will be in more danger than where somewhere were they are supposed to be learning from their mistakes.

Juvenile Justice Denilson Mendoza

2023-10-23 21:04:40 UTC

According to my most recent studies on the adolescent brain, significant crimes and behaviors might have additional motivating factors. The issue frequently arises since several minors have committed significant crimes. Should they face adult charges? I have concluded that the teenage brain is incredibly underdeveloped based on my research on numerous papers and videos. My main defense is that these young people should be tested and evaluated psychologically before receiving a verdict. Before serving time, the juvenile should be admitted to treatment or a mental health facility if the test results indicate that they have mental health problems. Even if many of the young people struggle, some may not just be "thinking." Teenagers' brains experience numerous chemical changes that feel like drugs

Juvenile Justice

1478622 — 2023-10-23 21:04:48 UTC

Many studies have revealed the details of the developing adolescent brain in order to see the physical development and patterns it goes through to answer the question of, why do we behave the way we do? Our brains undergo major reorganization between the ages 12 to 25 which explains why the young are always more reckless and lack common sense. According to ppic.org, the response to a juvenile offense depends on the severity and the offenders background. If a 15 year old is arrested for the first time for skipping school and doing illegal activity, they might be counseled and released. As the latest research shows that the brain of a teen is more reckless because of our developing brains, this shows why juveniles act the way they do. I agree that a juvenile should be handled in a certain way due to their background and its seriousness. Although teens brains are still developing, it doesnt cause the fact that we do bad things. We still know right from wrong and we are aware of our thinking. Our brains do contribute to our recklessness and lack of common sense but it is not the reason why we do criminal activites. People chose to do bad things and adults past the age 25 do terrible things like commit murder, felonies, steal, etc. In conclusion, young people from ages 12-25 have been studied and it has shown that our brains are reorganizing and developing so therefore, it contributes to our lack of common sense and our carelessness of some actions and juveniles should be treated based on their background and the seriousness of the case.

Teenage brain

1626784 — 2023-10-23 21:09:00 UTC

The article that I have read mainly talk about how those Juvenile judges should need to understand how the brain developed. The article touches on how the sentence of the teenage ain't fair because of the bairn devolving. The brain is not fully developed when we are teenage, so we will do stupid thing will not thinking. They think that giving them sentences of jail or changes can't be fair for them cause of their underdeveloped brain cells. They were studies that the brain normally will devolve slowly.

Dillon.G

1668841 — 2023-10-23 21:09:45 UTC

Based off what I read, I think it's a good idea that scientists and researchers are doing. The studies of the juvenile system is something that many study to make they are getting the care and help. The brain development has different stages and is different throughout a persons lifetime. The risk of people not getting help. The crimes many commit are based off how they were raised. The system fails to watch over the children and make sure they are safe and get the right parenting. The system of sending young teens straight to a cell is sad and should be changed around because kids are putting their life to waste because of mini crimes that could've been avoided.

The Development of Teenage Brains

1649914 — 2023-10-23 21:09:49 UTC

The article I read is called, "Teenage Brain Development. In the article I learned that teenagers brains are not fully developed. Their development can cause different behaviors and actions. Us teenagers like to act on impulse, and it was never understood why until research found that teenagers act on impulse because of our non-fully developed brains. There is lots of development still needed to be fully developed. In the other article Beautiful Brains, it talks about adolescence and how the stereotype of adolescence should be removed. Adolescence is known as annoying behaviors where it should be known as highly functional and as an adaptive period for teenagers. So the whole question of if teenagers and children should be charged as adults should be known as no. I believe that children and teenagers do act these certain ways because of their undeveloped brains. I do not think they should be charged as adults for their crimes. I believe they should still be charged but under lower circumstances.

Developing Brain

1672091 — 2023-10-23 21:12:48 UTC

The latest research about teenage brains makes me think about why we shouldn't treat teenagers as adults. They are going through a period that consists of thrill seeking and an urge to experience new things. Sometimes it's not always their fault and after reading the article it lists reasons why teenagers act the way they do. One of the reasons is that is could be due to their living environment. Also not finding resources that can benefit in making the right choices. If they were treated as adults they would only make worse decisions and potentially cause them to commit more crimes. There are other options that can help which include counseling or talking to their parents. After all it's not their fault and their brain is still developing and for this reason they shouldn't be dealt with the same way as an adult whose brain is developed.

JUVENILE JUSTICE-laesha

2023-10-23 21:23:41 UTC

The article talked about how they abolished the death penalty for crimes committed during their adolescence. This makes me think its a wonderful idea that the scientist and the researchers are doing is a great idea. This means that the young people are getting the attention they need. Also that they are not just putting everything aside without looking for solutions. Another thing is that they are considering how they are not well developed with an adult brain. Some kids are due to how mature they are. Makes me go back to how the kids were treated while growing up and what they saw around them.I also feel that the kids need to be treated as adults even though their brains aren't well developed because we should all know what's right and what's wrong.

The Juvenile Brain and Justice - Jesus Cortez

165899_ — 2023-10-23 22:08:54 UTC

New research has shown the teenage brain is set to explore and adapt, rewarding the teen for learning new things and experiencing. It's thought that a teens brain is underdeveloped and therefore they are reckless and make stupid decisions. But as it turns out most teenagers do recognize the big risk of some actions and some actually overestimate the risk. It's the idea of the reward which drives them to take great risks. Heighten more by peers of the same age as a teen is able to recognize that relationships can help in their future. So in that sense the average adolescent has the brain function of an adult, so in the case of juvenile justice I think it's fair for the teen to be sentenced like an adult for particular crimes. A teen, because of how their brain works, should be given some leeway in small crimes. But should be sentenced like adults for obvious heinous crimes, like murder and assault. They are capable and must understand those things are unforgivable.

Teenage brain

2023-10-23 22:17:02 UTC

Ronald Garcia

Recent research on the adolescent brain underscores the compelling reasons for refraining from treating teenagers as adults. Their developmental phase is characterized by a predilection for thrill-seeking and an innate curiosity to explore new experiences. It's crucial to recognize that not all their actions can be attributed to deliberate choices, as the article points to various factors influencing their behavior. One such factor is their living environment, which can significantly shape their decision-making processes. Additionally, a lack of accessible resources to guide them in making informed choices can further exacerbate the situation.

Subjecting teenagers to the same legal treatment as adults would likely lead to more detrimental decisions and a potential escalation in criminal activities.The ongoing development of their brains sets them apart from fully mature adults, making it imperative to employ distinct strategies when dealing with adolescent offenders. Consequently, treating teenagers differently from adults recognizes the nuances of their brain development and provides a more effective way to address their needs and behavior.

Teenager brains

1478464 — 2023-10-24 00:27:33 UTC

Based on the article scientists know that the adolescent brain is still developing, that its rate of development varies widely across the population and that adolescents mature at markedly varied rates. Young peoples brains to mature until their early- to mid-20s, and adolescents’ brains are different from adults. Adolescents are more likely to be influenced by peers. Use such knowledge to inform system responses to youth in need and youth alleged to have committed status offense. Adolescents sometimes make poor decisions and it is the adult caregiver’s role to help them recover from mistakes and make better decisions.

Juvenile Justice

1623671 — 2023-10-24 05:18:52 UTC

According to the articles and research, the teenage brain is still in the process of development and maturity. Likely, the process of brain development will influence teens to be reckless and make stupid decisions. In certain cases, these reckless decisions will cost a teen their childhood and end up as a juvenile. To be fair, other people may say that teenagers don't understand the consequences of their actions, however I don't think this is true. In the case of a juvenile getting charged with serious crimes like murder, I believe they understand the consequences of what they have done, and should be charged as an adult.

Teenage Brain

16005364 — 2023-10-24 18:59:13 UTC

In the source, researchers for years on teenage brains, growing recognition that what was previously seen as immaturity. But it actually is a cognitive, behavioral, and neurological flexibility that allows teens to explore and adapt to their shifting inner and outer worlds.Teens are famous for their heightened emotional sensitivity, especially in social interactions. The brain circuitry is linked to that sensitivity. Different cases between where it’s an asset that helps teens reach emotional maturity versus a risk factor that may predict mental health problems. There’s a link between teens’ social experiences online and the way their brains respond to the environment. Teens’ biological need for social connection, combined with their heightened sensitivity to rewards, likely underlies teen-led activism, for instance on climate change, racial justice, and gun control. Looking forward, researchers in the field emphasize the importance of continuing to challenge assumptions about adolescence around risk-taking, emotionally. To better ensure that the science remains robust and can ultimately support interventions for healthy development.

Freddy Rosete Juvenile Justice

1428933 — 2023-10-26 15:17:08 UTC

Based on what I read in the article, teenagers aren’t at fault for the decisions they make and shouldn’t be trialed as an adult. In the article, I learned that teen brains are still developing and that is why they make dumb decisions. Their developing brains are the reason why they make their dumb choices. A human brain does not fully develop till a person is in their 20s, which is why adults are more mature and make smart choices. I disagree with the concept of teens being trialed as an adult. Teens do make dumb decisions only due to the fact their brains aren’t fully developed and are still learning. However, teens do need to deal with their consequences and shouldn’t get off so easily but they shouldn’t be trialed as an adult.

Juvenile System

2023-10-30 20:17:59 UTC

Should adolescents be tried as adults? Study's have shown that the human brain doesn't stop developing until someones early 20's, acknowledging this we can address that teens are still unable to perceive the concept of consequences and why this makes them prone to bad decision making. An underdeveloped brain is more vulnerable to aggressive tendencies and difficulty with social and emotional skills. Taking all of this into consideration adolescents should not be tried as adults instead the system should try helping them with restorative justice by sending them to counseling and or therapy for whatever issue they may have depending on the situation.

Should Juveniles be Charged as Adults?

2023-10-30 20:55:49 UTC

New research shows that juvenile brains are still underdeveloped and shouldn't be treated as adults. They are going through changes with their emotions and would want to seek thrills or gain new experiences. Some cases show that it's not always their fault and are falsely trialed for a crime they didn't commit. One reason being that it could be due to their background. Also being part of groups who aren't great influences. Most of the children who are sentenced become repeat offenders and would only cause them to make worse decisions and commit more crimes. There are options to help with this which includes counseling them or their parents on parenting and childcare. After all it's not their fault for living through a not so good environment and they shouldn't be dealt with the same as an adult with their brains still developing.