Homework: Doctrine
Answer the following questions individually and cohesively
i. What is the Doctrine of Parens Patriae? Is this an appropriate role for the state to have had or have?
ii. What are some of the alternatives to incarceration for a juvenile offender? How effective are these alternatives?
iii. What are the requirements of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974?
iv. What are the essential components of adequate aftercare planning for a juvenile offender?
v. What is the significance of the case of In Re Gault (1967)?
vi. What is an example of a juvenile status offense? Should some of these status offenses be abolished or limited in regard to punishment? Why?
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
i) The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
ii) The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
iii) Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.