Juvenile Protection
/ˈdʒuːvənʌɪl prəˈtɛkʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) Legal measures and policies aimed at safeguarding minors from abuse, neglect, exploitation, or delinquency.
The juvenile protection laws require mandatory reporting of suspected child abuse.
- (n.) A branch of law focused on the treatment and rehabilitation of minors involved in the criminal justice system.
Juvenile protection emphasizes rehabilitation over punishment.
Forms
- juvenile protection
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Commentary
Often used interchangeably with child protection, juvenile protection stresses both preventive and corrective legal frameworks for minors.
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