Article: Trying juveniles as adults: A jurisprudent science perspective

Since the establishment of the first American juvenile court, in 1899 (Grisso, 1998; Witt, 2003), our criminal justice system has sought formalized means to balance its regard for the special needs, characteristics, and circumstances of youthful offenders with its obligation to provide for public safety. This commentary addresses current trends in mental health science, mental health practice, and mental health roles, from a jurisprudent science perspective that focuses upon "just, neutral, or unjust effects upon victims, offenders, and other affected parties" (Drogin, Howard & Williams, 2003, p. 434).

In Kent v. United States (1966), the Supreme Court of the United States established ...

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