The system and philosophy of juvenile justice that began in the United States during the social reform period of the late nineteenth century was based on the idea that the state should act as a(n)________ in advancing the interest of the child.

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The system and philosophy of juvenile justice in the late nineteenth century viewed the state as a replacement parent, charged with advancing the interest of the child. This was a departure from earlier systems that treated juvenile offenders in the same way as adult offenders. The new system was intended to be more compassionate and focused on rehabilitation rather than punishment.

The System and Philosophy of Juvenile Justice That Began in the United