The juvenile justice system was built on the concept of ______, which is the idea that the state should act as a substitute parent and intervene in cases where children have been neglected and/or are dependent.

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"Parens patriae" is a Latin term meaning "parent of the country," and it is the principle that the juvenile justice system is built on. It allows the state to act in the best interests of the child when the parent or guardian is not able to do so, such as in cases where the child has been neglected or abused.

The Juvenile Justice System Was Built on the Concept of ______