The juvenile court was established as an alternate approach to juvenile offenders and was based on

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The juvenile court system was established based on the parens patriae doctrine, which allows the state to step in and act as a guardian for children, juveniles, or any individuals who are unable to protect themselves. This principle underlies the idea that the state has a responsibility to intervene and provide care, supervision, or rehabilitation for juveniles who commit offenses, rather than punishing them as adults.

The Juvenile Court Was Established as an Alternate Approach to Juvenile