Juvenile courts were established under the state's parens patriae powers, which means the state acts as a guardian for those who are unable to care for themselves, including children. The primary goal of juvenile courts is to rehabilitate rather than punish young offenders, reflecting a different approach from adult criminal courts.

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Juvenile Courts

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Juvenile courts

A) were established under the state's police powers and were no different than adult criminal courts
B) were not criminal courts and were established under the state's parens patriae powers to help child offenders rather than prosecute them
C) when first established gave youth strict due process rights
D) when first established had very formal legal; procedures in order to help the child

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